About
Michael Harney is an American actor of film, television, and theater recognized for his gritty, grounded screen presence and extensive background in dramatic roles. Born and raised in the Bronx, New York, he spent years honing his craft under legendary acting teachers William Esper and Phil Gushee at The Neighborhood Playhouse, later running his own acting studio and directing numerous theater productions in New York. Transitioning to screen work, Harney became a ubiquitous television fixture known for memorable recurring and regular roles, most notably starring as Corrections Officer Sam Healy in the hit Netflix series Orange Is the New Black (for which he won multiple SAG Awards), Detective Mike Roberts in NYPD Blue, Steve Fields in HBO's Deadwood, and Detective Mitch Ouellette in Weeds. In addition to his prolific television resume—which includes appearances in True Detective,...
Known for
Law & OrderSeries • 1990
Law & Order: Special Victims UnitSeries • 1999
Criminal MindsSeries • 2005
NCIS: Los AngelesSeries • 2009
SuitsSeries • 2011
Chicago MedSeries • 2015
Diagnosis: MurderSeries • 1993
Buffy the Vampire SlayerSeries • 1997
ERSeries • 1994
Star Trek: Deep Space NineSeries • 1993
Without a TraceSeries • 2002
True DetectiveSeries • 2014
FBI: Most WantedSeries • 2020
Orange Is the New BlackSeries • 2013
NYPD BlueSeries • 1993
Chicago HopeSeries • 1994
Numb3rsSeries • 2005
L.A. LawSeries • 1986
Crossing JordanSeries • 2001
For All MankindSeries • 2019
WeedsSeries • 2005
The PracticeSeries • 1997
Strong MedicineSeries • 2000
Doom PatrolSeries • 2019