
Harry Groener
Harry Groener is a German-born American actor and dancer born on September 10, 1951, in Augsburg, Bavaria, Germany, to a musical family with an opera singer mother and concert pianist father. He emigrated to the United States with his family when he was two years old and later apprenticed with the San Francisco Ballet before studying drama at the University of Washington. Groener began his career in theater, making his Broadway debut in the 1979 production of "Oklahoma!" and going on to appear in shows including "Cats," "Crazy for You," and "Copenhagen," earning several Tony nominations for musicals like "Oklahoma!" and "Cats." He transitioned successfully to television and film, becoming perhaps best known for playing Mayor Wilkins in Buffy the Vampire Slayer (seasons 3, 4 and 7), while also appearing in Dear John as Ralph Drang, How I Met Your Mother as Clint, and Mad About You as Lance Brockwell. His extensive television work includes multiple Star Trek series appearances, playing Tam Elbrun in The Next Generation's "Tin Man" episode, the Nechani Magistrate in Voyager's "Sacred Ground" episode, and Minister Nathan Samuels in Enterprise's "Demons" and "Terra Prime" episodes, and his film credits include A Cure for Wellness (2016), Patch Adams (1998) and Road to Perdition (2002). He has been married to Dawn Didawick since September 19, 1978, and his versatility as both a stage and screen actor, combined with his memorable villainous turn as the charming yet sinister Mayor Wilkins, has made him a respected figure in both theater and television.
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Credits
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Such A Pretty Girl 2025Frank★ NR
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Oppenheimer 2023Senator McGee★ 8.1
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Dad★ 2.5
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9-1-1: Lone Star 2020Joe★ 8
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The Rookie 2018Mr. Walker★ 8.5
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Delirium 2018Psychiatrist★ 5.8
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Harry Kenney★ 6.5
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The Resident 2018Bartholomew McGainn★ 8.4
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Self★ 10
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Ghosted 2017Stafford Yates★ 6.3
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Young Sheldon 2017Elliot Douglas★ 8
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A Cure for Wellness 2017Pembroke★ 6.3
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Hap★ 6.7
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Kittens in a Cage 2015Judge Dodd★ 7.3
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Lawrence Henault★ 5.8
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Bread and Butter 2014Donald Karinsky★ 6.9
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Once Upon a Time 2011Martin★ 7.4
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The Selling 2011Auction Man★ 6.2
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Law & Order: LA 2010Attorney Spicer★ 6.8
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The Middle 2009Gene★ 7.6
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Modern Family 2009Joel L.L. Logan★ 7.9
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The Mentalist 2008Francisco Navarro★ 8.4
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Breaking Bad 2008Dr. Chavez★ 8.9
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Clint★ 8.1
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Bones 2005Dr. Henry Atlas★ 8.2
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Supernatural 2005Professor Morrison★ 8.3
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Bobby Child (segment "Crazy For You") (archive footage)★ 7.2
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Medium 2005Joe's Boss★ 7.5
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Jack & Bobby 2004★ 7
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I'm with Her 2003★ 6.6
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Las Vegas 2003★ 7
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Munkustrap (segment "Cats")★ 6.1
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The Mayor 2003Dick Winterhalter★ NR
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About Schmidt 2002John Rusk★ 6.8
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Less than Perfect 2002Dr. Lars Skaarsgard★ 6.9
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Manna from Heaven 2002Tony★ NR
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Road to Perdition 2002Mr. McDougal★ 7.4
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Monk 2002John Ricca★ 8
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Role of a Lifetime 2002Brad Collings★ 4
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Sherrif Ken★ 4.1
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The Bernie Mac Show 2001Dr. Lyons★ 6.5
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Nathan Samuels★ 7.6
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The Guardian 2001Fulton Trout★ 6.8
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Boston Public 2000Mr. Jacobs★ 7.6
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Peyton Tallman★ 7.6
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Buddy Boy 2000★ 4.8
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Rudy★ 8.5
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Time of Your Life 1999★ 5.7
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Roswell 1999Burton Weiss★ 7.7
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The West Wing 1999Roger Tribbey★ 8.3
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Family Law 1999★ 8.2
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Judging Amy 1999Mike Holcombe★ 7.5
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Patch Adams 1998Dr. Prack★ 7.3
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Charmed 1998Father Thomas★ 8.2
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Dance with Me 1998Michael★ 6.9
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Amistad 1997Tecora Captain★ 7
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Working 1997Alan Norman★ 4.7
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George & Leo 1997★ NR
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Mayor Richard Wilkins★ 8.1
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Just Shoot Me! 1997Headmaster Reilly★ 6.6
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King of the Hill 1997Dr. Tate / Larry (voice)★ 7.4
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Profiler 1996★ 7
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Dr. Breen★ 7.5
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Caroline in the City 1995Henry★ 6.4
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The Drew Carey Show 1995Dr. Hershlag★ 6.6
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Star Trek: Voyager 1995The Magistrate★ 7.8
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Mad About You 1992Lance Brockwell★ 6.7
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Home Improvement 1991Fred★ 7.4
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Law & Order 1990Terrence Dwyer★ 7.4
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Quantum Leap 1989Detective Ward★ 8
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Dear John 1988Ralph Drang★ 5.5
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Leg Work 1987★ 5
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Tam Elbrun★ 8.4
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Matlock 1986Rod Greenwood★ 7.1
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Kane & Abel 1985Lowell Kane★ 7.6
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St. Elsewhere 1982★ 5.6
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Remington Steele 1982Preston Hayes★ 7.1
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Brubaker 1980Dr. Campbell★ 7.1