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Gregory Harrison Biography

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Date of Birth: 1950, May 31
Years: 70 years
Nation of birth: United States of America
Name Gregory Harrison
birth name Gregory Neale Harrison
Nationality American
Place of birth / city Avalon
ethnicity White
Profession Actor
Net worth $3 million
Married Yes
Married to Randi Oakes (d. 1980)
Kids Lily Anne Harrison, Quinn Edgar Harrison, Emma Lee Harrison, Kate Harrison

Synopsis

Gregory Harrison, 67, is an American actor. He is well recognized for his portrayal of Vietnam veteran Dr. Gonzo Gates in the series, Trapper John, MD . He rose to fame after playing Chandler in the 1987 film North Shore .

Early age and education

Harrison was born on May 31, 1950 in Avalon, Santa Catalina Island, California. He is an American belonging to the White-American ethnicity. His parents are Ed Harrison and Donna Harrison.

 

Harrison grew up in Avalon, Santa Catalina Island with his artist brother, Christopher Harrison. He completed his education from there. His father is a former sea captain and poet.

Career

Harrison served as a medic in the United States Army for two years during the Vietnam War era. He later switched his career to acting after playing the lead for a year between 1977 and 1978 in a science fiction series. Logan’s career .

In the year 1998, Harrison also played the role of Dr. Patrick Sullivan in Air Bud: Gold Catcher along with Thomas Jane and Elsa Pataky as well.

 

Harrison played stripper John Phillips in the 1981 TV movie For Ladies Only. The movie made him a favorite of women and gay men.

Personal life

American actor Gregory Harrison, 67, is a married man. Harrison married his girlfriend, Randi Oakes, on December 21, 1980. Harrison’s wife, Randi Oakes, is also an American actress and model.

The couple has been blessed with four children, and among them, one is an adopted child, Quinn Edgar Harrison. The couple met while Randi was competing on a 1979 edition of Battle of the Network Stars and married after a year of a love affair.

 

However, the couple kept their marriage away from the spotlight for several years. She gave birth to her daughter Emma Lee in 1985. The couple welcomed daughters Lily Anne and Kate in 1989 and 1991 respectively.

In addition, Harrison also likes to swim, kayak during his free time. He is also a great golfer. During the 1990s, he became addicted to cocaine. But, thanks to the help of the Betty Ford Center, he was able to kick cocaine.

Net worth

Gregory Harrison has earned a good amount of money from his acting career. He has played several critically acclaimed characters in several hit movies.

According to Celebrity Net Worth, Gregory has an estimated net worth of around $3 million.

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