Bret Harrison
Biography
Bret Harrison is an American actor who built a career largely in comedy television. Born in Portland, Oregon, he got his start on stage at the Hillsboro Artists' Regional Theatre, playing George in Our Town, and his earliest screen work included MTV's Undressed and the MTV film Everybody's Doing It. He played Lonny in Orange County (2002) and took his first major role as the awkward neighbor Brad O'Keefe on Grounded for Life. Other film credits include Lightning Bug (2004), Deal (2008), Mardi Gras: Spring Break (2011) and See You in Valhalla (2015). He starred in The Loop from 2006 to 2007 and then as Sam Oliver in The CW's Reaper, which ran two seasons before its 2009 cancellation. Later roles included Dr. Sidney Miller on V and a recurring part on the Netflix sitcom The Ranch. He also plays guitar in the indie rock band Big Japan.
44years old
Turns 45 on April 6in 186 days
- Born Portland
- Star sign: AriesThe sign runs March 21 to April 19
- Also credited as Bret Michael Harrison
Movie Career
- Films
- 6
- Career span
- 19 years2002 to 2021
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First role
Bret Harrison took on the part of George in Our Town at the Hillsboro Artists' Regional Theatre, which was his first acting role and was located in his home state.
A role that slipped away
Harrison played Charlie Richardson in four episodes of That '70s Show, a character meant to replace departing cast member Topher Grace, but he chose to work on another series instead.
Beyond film
Harrison was the guitarist in Big Japan, an indie rock group of four from Los Angeles. The band's original name, Steven's Team, came from the film The Cable Guy.
Bret Harrison movies on Netflix
Best known for
The films on Netflix they are best known for, with the part played in each.
Worked with
Bret Harrison shares two films with Gary Grubbs, and one with each of the others. Pick a number on the chart or a name in the list to see the films they share.
Films together
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Sean Astin's page
Charles Durning's page
John Lithgow's page
Jack Black's page
All films by Jake Kasdan
Phil DornfeldDirector, 1 film, 2011
All films by Phil Dornfeld
All films by Gil Cates Jr.
Online
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