Harry Van Gorkum

Harry Van Gorkum

Personal Details

Biography

London-born, classically-trained actor Harry Van Gorkum has amassed an impressive career in all aspects of acting, including stage theater, film, and television. After attending Lancaster University, Harry began his acting career in theater, participating in numerous stage productions throughout England. His notable appearance in the award-winning play "Being At Home With Claude" showcased his exceptional talent. When Harry moved to America, he expanded his acting repertoire with guest appearances on various television series, including the hit shows "Seinfeld," "Friends," "Just Shoot Me," "CSI," "Jag," and "The Nanny," where he played a recurring character as the love interest of Fran Drescher.

In film, Harry has appeared in a range of productions, including "Batman & Robin" (1997),"Gone In Sixty Seconds" (2000) alongside Nicolas Cage, and "Escape Under Pressure" (2000) with Rob Lowe. He has also shared the screen with seasoned action stars Steven Seagal in "The Foreigner" (2003),Bruce Willis in "Tears of the Sun" (2003),and Sylvester Stallone in "Avenging Angelo" (2002). Furthermore, Harry showcased his comedic skills in "Pink Panther 2" (2009) and had a recurring role on the final season of "24" (2010),playing the British Foreign Minister Louis Dalton.

In addition to his film and television credits, Harry has also appeared in the top-grossing film of 2010, "Karate Kid," as well as two Disney shows, "I'm in the Band" (2011) and "Wizards of Waverly Place" (2011).

Career

2022
2020
Broken Halos
Broken Halos as Father Murphy
2018
Eruption: LA
Eruption: LA as Professor Irwin
2017
The 12th Man
The 12th Man as British naval commander
2015
Dark Intentions
Dark Intentions as Dr. Bob Everett
2011
Torchwood: Web of Lies
Torchwood: Web of Lies as Henry Van Gorkum (voice)
2009
The Pink Panther 2
The Pink Panther 2 as Ticketed Driver
2007
2006
S.S. Doomtrooper
S.S. Doomtrooper as Sergeant Digger
2003
The Foreigner
The Foreigner as Jerome Van Aken
Tears of the Sun
Tears of the Sun as Carrier Reporter
2002
Avenging Angelo
Avenging Angelo as Kip Barrett
2001
Firetrap
Firetrap as Roger
2000
Deep Core
Deep Core as Alan Morrisey
Face the Music
Face the Music as Puzzles Levy
Dragonheart: A New Beginning
Dragonheart: A New Beginning as Lord Osric of Crossley
The Fearing Mind
The Fearing Mind as Bill Fearing
1997
1995
1990
Brush Strokes
Brush Strokes as Vincente