Michael Harney
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, Unsolved, and Project Blue Book—he has delivered strong supporting performances in major feature films such as Erin Brockovich, Ocean's Thirteen, Widows, and Bradley Cooper's A Star Is Born.
The Iron Claw
(Bill Mercer)
Turbulence
(Marshal Marty Douglas)
Captivity
(Bettiger)
Sonic Impact
(Captain Mark Travis)
Warden of Red Rock
(Henry Masters)
Salvation Road
(Douglas Moorland)
Gone in the Night
(Richard Daley Jr.)
Bad Hurt
(Ed Kendall)
Space Command Redemption
(Anson Kemmer)
Soy Nero
(Seymour)
One Spoon of Chocolate
(Sheriff McLeoud)
The '60s
(Tom Gryzbowski)
Nightman
(Mr. Krueger)
A Star Is Born
(Wolfie)
Widows
(Fuller)
The Banker
(Melvin Belli)
Shade
(Micky Swift)
Erin Brockovich
(Pete Jensen)
Ocean's Thirteen
(Blackjack Pit Boss)
The Onion Movie
(Line-Up Detective)
Italian Movie
(Mike)
Solidarity
(Frank)
Millennium Man
(Lt. Col. Brody)
Them
(Otto Haber)
Life
(John Garrity)
The Visitor
(Warden Burke)
Diagnosis: Murder
(Kurt Vaughn)
Raising the Bar
(Robert Dougherty)
Deadwood
(Steve)
Orange Is the New Black
(Sam Healy)
True Detective
(Steve Geraci)
Weeds
(Det. Mitch Ouellette)
Invasion
(Patrick Mitchell)
Viper
FBI: Most Wanted
(Ken Weldon)
Lethal Weapon
(Mike Ramos)
Chicago Med
(Dr. Ron Unger)
Kevin (Probably) Saves the World
(Karl Gilmore)
Unsolved: The Murders of Tupac and The Notorious B.I.G.
(Lieutenant Paul Larson)
Law & Order
(Aaron Packard)
Suits
(Joe Henderson)
Project Blue Book
(Hugh Valentine)
The Practice
(Walt Frazier)
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
(Chadwick)
Law & Order
(Stu Miller)
Criminal Minds
(Pat Mannan)
NCIS: Los Angeles
(LAPD Detective Frank Scarli)
Strong Medicine
(Edward Duke)
Without a Trace
(Detective Roberts)
Interrogation
(Mr. Russell)
Hello Tomorrow!
(Sal)
Buffy the Vampire Slayer
(Xander's Father)
NYPD Blue
(Mike Roberts)
Doom Patrol
(RJ Steele)
Law & Order
(Detective Gullikson)
Touched by an Angel
(Carl)
ER
(Mr. Stehly)
Crossing Jordan
(John Morrissey)
For All Mankind
(Jack Broadstreet)
The Defenders
(Detective Hank Smith)
NCIS: Origins
(Richard Kowalski)
Interior Chinatown
(Chief Walden)
Boston Public
(Mr. Pierce)
The Better Sister
(Arty)
Brimstone
(Det. Charlie Hirrsh)
The Division
(Bob Willets)
Numb3rs
(U.S. Marshal)
Nash Bridges
(Jerry Stevens)
Profiler
(Mike Caldare)
Saving Grace
(Jerry Carver)
Chicago Hope
(Chuck Lutsky)
L.A. Law
(Howard Justin)
Deputy
(William Hollister Sr.)
The Unit
(Crew Chief)
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
(Detective Donald Torres)
Vanished
(Roberta Rubia)
Tremors
(Gene Gallon)