Harrison Young
Known for
Harrison Young is one of the more persistent actors of his generation with a body of work built one job at a time. Steady employment, rather than one breakout, gives the career its shape. Among all the titles, 'Saving Private Ryan' is the one that reached the widest audience. He also turns up in 'The Game'.
Harrison Young
28 Movies
13 Series
Harrison Young is one of the more persistent actors of his generation with a body of work built one job at a time. Steady employment, rather than one breakout, gives the career its shape. Among all the titles, 'Saving Private Ryan' is the one that reached the widest audience. He also turns up in 'The Game'.
Movies
Plays Ryan as Old Man
Saving Private Ryan
1998
Plays Obsequious Executive
The Game
1997
Plays Bum
Blast from the Past
1999
Plays Tate's Grandfather
Ken Park
2003
Plays Don Willis
House of 1000 Corpses
2003
Plays Harmony's Dad
Kiss Kiss Bang Bang
2005
Plays General Foods
The Adventures of Rocky & Bullwinkle
2000
Plays Sam
Primary Colors
1998
Plays Elvis' Roommate
Bubba Ho-tep
2002
Plays Grandpa Thomas
The Flyboys
2008
Plays Sheriff Bowman
Crocodile
2000
Plays Medical Examiner
The Opposite of Sex
1998
Plays Drifter
Children of the Corn IV: The Gathering
1996
Plays James Westbourne
Waxwork II: Lost in Time
1992
Plays Howard's Dad
Guncrazy
1992
Plays Helpful Drunk
How to Make the Cruelest Month
1998
Plays Dad
The Night That Never Happened
1997
Plays Smiley
Butterscotch: Mission Invisible
1997
Plays John
The Pleasure Drivers
2006
Plays Sam Brown
True Vengeance
1997
Plays Captain Jack
Blue Shark Hash
2000
Plays Smiley
Butterscotch: How Sweet It Is
1997
Plays Wizened Council Member
Starforce
2000
Plays Councilman Kaye
Expose
1997
Plays Henry Santorini
Trance
2002
Plays James Conroy
Demon Under Glass
2002
TV Shows
Plays Judge Cohen
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
2000
Plays Grandpa Ed Taylor
Beverly Hills, 90210
1990
Plays Homeless Man
Boston Common
1996
Plays Gus
Law & Order
1990
Plays Monroe Ellison
Providence
1999
Plays Frank
7th Heaven
1996
Plays Parmelli
ER
1994
Plays Vagrant
Sabrina, the Teenage Witch
1996
Plays Henry Nichols
Sliders
1995
Plays Senator Grissom
The West Wing
1999
Plays Old Man
Buffy the Vampire Slayer
1997
Plays Mr. Palmer
Ned & Stacey
1995
Plays Senator Gyrgich
The Click
Plays Bob Briscoe
Cracking Up
2004
Latest Trailers
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The Flyboys
Full Filmography
The Flyboys
Grandpa Thomas
2008
Film
The Pleasure Drivers
John
2006
Film
Kiss Kiss Bang Bang
Harmony's Dad
2005
Film
Cracking Up
Bob Briscoe · 1 episode
2004–
TV
House of 1000 Corpses
Don Willis
2003
Film
Ken Park
Tate's Grandfather
2003
Film
7th Heaven
Frank · 1 episode
2001–2002
TV
Trance
Henry Santorini
2002
Film
Hi Frank!
Frank
2002
Film
Photos
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Harrison Young still alive?
Harrison Young passed away on July 3, 2005 at age 75.
What are the most famous roles of Harrison Young?
Harrison Young is best known for roles in Saving Private Ryan, The Game, Kiss Kiss Bang Bang.
How many movies has Harrison Young been in?
Over a 13-year career (since 1992), Harrison Young has appeared in 28 movies and 12 TV shows.
What was Harrison Young's first movie?
The career of Harrison Young began with Waxwork II: Lost in Time (1992).
What is Harrison Young's most recent movie or series?
Harrison Young's most recent release is The Flyboys, which premiered on August 15, 2008.
What TV shows has Harrison Young appeared in?
On television, Harrison Young has appeared in Buffy the Vampire Slayer, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, Sabrina, the Teenage Witch, ER.
Harrison Young
1930-03-13 · Port Huron, Michigan, USA
Harrison Richard Young (March 13, 1930 – July 3, 2005) was an American character actor. He is known for playing the elderly Ryan in Saving Private Ryan.