Jason Butler Harner facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Jason Butler Harner
Harner in 2011
Born	Jason Butler Harner (1970-10-09) October 9, 1970 (age 54) Elmira, New York, U.S.
Alma mater	Virginia Commonwealth University (BFA) New York University (MFA)
Occupation	Actor
Years active	2000–present
Spouse(s)	Mickey Rapkin

Jason Thomas Butler Harner (born October 9, 1970) is an American actor. He is best known for playing FBI Special Agent Roy Petty in the popular TV series Ozark.

Early Life and Education

Jason Butler Harner was born in Elmira, New York. He grew up in Northern Virginia, near Washington, D.C.. As a kid, he enjoyed seeing plays at the famous Arena Stage. His middle name, Butler, was his mother's last name before she married.

In high school, Harner was the president of the drama club. But instead of acting on stage, he preferred building the sets. After graduating in 1988, he got a job as an usher at the Kennedy Center, a large arts center in Washington, D.C.

Harner decided to study acting in college. He earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) in 1992. Later, he moved to New York City and earned a Master of Fine Arts degree from New York University's famous Tisch School of the Arts in 1997.

Acting Career

Harner has had a successful career in movies, television, and theater. He has shown his talent by playing many different kinds of characters.

Famous Movie and TV Roles

One of Harner's most memorable movie roles was in the 2008 film Changeling. In the movie, he played Gordon Stewart Northcott, a real-life criminal from the 1920s.

Besides his famous role in Ozark, Harner has appeared in many other popular TV shows. These include The Handmaid's Tale, Scandal, Homeland, and The Walking Dead. He also had a main role as a warden in the TV series Alcatraz.

In 2023, Harner worked on a short film called The Anne Frank Gift Shop. He both acted in it and helped produce it. The film was very successful and was considered for an Academy Award.

Work in the Theater

Harner is also a very accomplished stage actor. He has performed in many plays in New York City's Broadway theaters and in London.

He made his Broadway debut in a famous series of plays called "The Coast of Utopia." He also appeared in a new version of the classic play "The Crucible" in 2016. In 2010, he performed for the first time in London in the play Serenading Louie.

Harner has won awards for his acting on stage. He received an Obie Award for his performance in the play Hedda Gabler. He was also nominated for two Drama Desk Awards for his work in the plays "The Paris Letter" and "The Village Bike."

Selected Roles

Filmography

Television Appearances

Other Work

Besides acting, Harner has narrated audiobooks. He was the voice for Dark Prophecy: A Level 26 Thriller by Anthony Zuiker and Duane Swierczynski. He also read The Adderall Diaries by Stephen Elliott.

See also

In Spanish: Jason Butler Harner para niños