Harry Goaz Explained

Harry Goaz should not be confused with Harry Goz.

Harry Goaz
Birth Place:North Carolina, U.S.
Alma Mater:University of Texas at Austin
Years Active:1989–present
Occupation:Actor

Harry Goaz (born)[1] is an American actor best known for his roles as Deputy Andy Brennan in the TV drama series, Twin Peaks (1990–1991, 2017), and as Sgt. Knight in the NBC TV series, Eerie Indiana (1991–1992).

Early life and education

Goaz was born in North Carolina and grew up in Beaumont, Texas.[2] He attended the University of Texas at Austin, and studied acting under William Traylor at the Loft Studio in Los Angeles, California.[3] [4]

Career

Goaz first met David Lynch while driving him to a memorial tribute to Roy Orbison, and Lynch decided to cast him for the role of Deputy Andy Brennan in the TV series Twin Peaks.[5] He followed up Twin Peaks with Eerie Indiana, a paranormal TV show created by Joe Dante. Goaz has also taken roles in independent films, such as Steven Soderbergh's The Underneath.

His piece of micro-fiction, "Donald's Holy Head", was published in Blacktop Passages in 2013.[6]

Filmography

Film

!Year!Title!Role!Notes
1992Deputy Andy BrennanDeleted scenes
1995The UnderneathGuard Casey
2005DeadroomLayton
2009St. NickDetective
2010EarthlingThomas Head
2014Deputy Andy Brennan

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
1989–1991Twin PeaksDeputy Andy Brennan26 episodes
1991–1992Eerie, IndianaSgt. Knight5 episodes
2017Twin PeaksDeputy Andy Brennan9 episodes

Notes and References

  1. News: Granberry . Michael . 2021-01-08 . Give 'Twin Peaks' actor Harry Goaz a camera and here's what happens . . ...says Goaz, who recently turned 60. . 2024-08-21.
  2. Web site: 2016-05-11. Dallas actor returns to 'Twin Peaks'. 2021-03-01. Dallas News. en.
  3. Web site: Biography. HarryGoaz.com. 18 October 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20170707062104/http://www.harrygoaz.com/bio.html. 7 July 2017. dead.
  4. Web site: Wynn. Christopher. Dallas actor returns to 'Twin Peaks'. Dallas News. 18 October 2016. 11 May 2016.
  5. Harry Goaz, Official Website, Biography: accessed February 3rd, 2014.
  6. Goaz, Harry, Donald's Holy Head in Blacktop Passages, Issue Zero, Summer 2013: accessed February 3rd, 2014.