Harry Goaz

Harry Goaz, born Harry Preston King on December 27, 1960, in Jacksonville, North Carolina, is a distinguished American actor celebrated for his memorable performances in television. He gained significant recognition for portraying Deputy Andy Brennan in the cult classic series Twin Peaks, which aired from 1990 to 1991 and saw a revival in 2017. Additionally, he played Sgt. Knight in the NBC series Eerie Indiana, which ran from 1991 to 1992.

Goaz spent his formative years in Beaumont, Texas, and pursued higher education at the University of Texas at Austin, earning a fine arts degree. He honed his acting skills under the mentorship of William Traylor at The Loft Studio in Los Angeles. His career took a pivotal turn when he met filmmaker David Lynch while driving him to a memorial for Roy Orbison, leading to his casting in Twin Peaks.

Following his stint in Twin Peaks, Goaz starred in Eerie Indiana, a unique series focused on supernatural themes, created by Joe Dante. His filmography also includes roles in independent cinema, notably in Steven Soderbergh's The Underneath. Beyond acting, Goaz showcased his literary talent with the publication of his micro-fiction piece "Donald's Holy Head" in Blacktop Passages in 2013. With a diverse career spanning television and film, Goaz remains a notable figure in the entertainment industry.