Michael Harney filmography and biography
Michael Harney biography
Michael J. Harney born in the Bronx, New York went on to intensive study
with legendary acting teachers William Esper and Phil Gushee , both of
whom studied and taught with Sanford Meisner for many years at The
Neighborhood Playhouse School Of The Theater. After studying acting for
7 years he went on to run The Michael Harney Acting Studio in New York
City for 8 years. During his time in New York City Michael acted in
and/or directed over 80 plays and one acts and starred in On The
Waterfront on Broadway playing the role of Charlie Malloy.
He landed the recurring role of Detective Mike Roberts on NYPD Blue
while still living in New York City, a role that recurred for six
seasons. In addition he has appeared in over 60 television and film
projects here in Los Angeles since his arrival in 1995.
His credits in film include Erin Brockovich, Turbulence, The Warden,
Sonic Impact, Shade and the soon to be released Captivity directed by
Roland Joffe. He has also just finished shooting Ocean's 13 directed by
Steven Soderbergh which will open in theaters this June.
In television Michael played for two seasons on Deadwood playing Steve
Fields for HBO. Deadwood marks his second association with legendary
producer David Milch, the first being NYPD Blue where he recurred for
six seasons as Detective Mike Roberts. He also recently recurred this
past season on Fox's hour long drama Vanished. He has played recurring
roles on many hit shows over the years and has over 60 guest star
credits including turns on Law And Order, Bull, Cold Case, The
Practice, Boston Public, ER, Crossing Jordon, The Fugitive, Touched By
An Angel, JAG and The Division among others. Television movies include
Dead By Sunset on NBC and Gone In The Night for CBS.