Harrison Richard Young (March 13, 1930 – July 3, 2005) was an American character actor and known for playing old Ryan in ''

Saving Private Ryan ''Saving Private Ryan'' is a 1998 American epic war film directed by Steven Spielberg and written by Robert Rodat. Set during the Battle of Normandy in World War II, the film is known for its graphic portrayal of war, especially its depicti ...

''.

Career

Young gained recognition for his role as the elderly Private James Ryan in Steven Spielberg's war epic ''

'' (1998). Having starred in over 100 films and television episodes, Young's other credits include ''

Passions ''Passions'' is an American television soap opera that originally aired on NBC from July 5, 1999, to September 7, 2007, and on DirecTV's The 101 Network from September 17, 2007, to August 7, 2008. Created by screenwriter James E. Reilly and ...

'', '' CSI: Crime Scene Investigation'' and Rob Zombie's ''

House of 1000 Corpses ''House of 1000 Corpses'' is a 2003 American black comedy horror film written, co-scored, and directed by Rob Zombie in his directorial debut, and the first film in the ''Firefly'' film series. It stars Sid Haig, Bill Moseley, Sheri Moon, K ...

''.

Filmography

*1991: '' Down Home'' (TV Series) as Lenny *1991: ''

Reasonable Doubts ''Reasonable Doubts'' is an American police drama television series created by Robert Singer, which broadcast in the United States by NBC that ran from September 26, 1991 to April 27, 1993. Synopsis ''Reasonable Doubts'' is primarily about ...

'' (TV Series) as Drunk *1992: '' Waxwork II: Lost in Time'' as James Westbourne *1992: '' Guncrazy'' as Mr. Hickok, Howard's Dad *1992: ''A Child Lost Forever: The Jerry Sherwood Story'' (TV Movie) as Neighbor *1993: ''The Micronots!'' (TV Series) as Montgomery *1994: ''Marilyn, My Love'' *1995: '' ER'' (TV Series) as Parmelli *1996: ''Erotic Confessions'' (TV Series) as Roger Goodman, Department Store Owner *1996: '' Humanoids from the Deep'' (TV Movie) as Sergeant *1996: '' Children of the Corn IV: The Gathering'' (Video) as Drifter *1996: ''

Ned and Stacey ''Ned & Stacey'' (or ''Ned and Stacey'') is an American sitcom created by Michael J. Weithorn, and starring Thomas Haden Church and Debra Messing as the titular couple. The series lasted two seasons, airing on Fox from September 11, 1995, to Jan ...

'' (TV Series) as Mr. Palmer *1996: ''

Boston Common The Boston Common (also known as the Common) is a public park in downtown Boston, Massachusetts. It is the oldest city park in the United States. Boston Common consists of of land bounded by Tremont Street (139 Tremont St.), Park Street, Beac ...

'' (TV Series) as Homeless Man *1997: ''The Night That Never Happened'' as Dad *1997: '' Click'' (TV Series) as Senator Gyrgich *1997: ''Butterscotch'' (TV Series) as Smiley *1997: ''True Vengeance'' (Video) as Sam Brown *1997: '' Law & Order'' (TV Series) as Gus *1997: '' Melrose Place'' (TV Series) as Drunk *1997: '' The Game'' as Obsequious Executive *1997: '' Total Security'' (TV Series) as Waiter #1 *1997: ''Expose'' as Councilman Kaye *1997: ''Madam Savant'' as County Judge *1998: ''Second Skin'' *1998: ''Running Woman'' as Old Man *1998: ''

The Opposite of Sex ''The Opposite of Sex'' is a 1998 American romantic black comedy film written and directed by Don Roos, and starring Christina Ricci, Martin Donovan and Lisa Kudrow. A directorial debut for Roos, it marked the final film produced by Rysher Ente ...

'' as Medical Examiner *1998: ''

How to Make the Cruelest Month ''How to Make the Cruelest Month'' is a 1998 comedy film written and directed by Kip Koenig and starring Clea DuVall. The story centers on Bell, a young woman who resolves to accomplish her New Year’s resolutions—to quit smoking and to find lo ...

'' as Helpful Drunk *1998: ''

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'' as Sam *1998: ''Champions'' as Senator Able *1998: ''

'' as Old James Ryan *1998: '' Buffy the Vampire Slayer'' (TV Series) as Old Man *1998: ''

Beverly Hills, 90210 ''Beverly Hills, 90210'' (often referred to by its short title, ''90210'') is an American teen drama television series created by Darren Star and produced by Aaron Spelling under his production company Spelling Television. The series ran for ...

'' (TV Series) as Grandpa Ed Taylor *1999: '' Blast from the Past'' as Bum *1999: ''

Sliders Slider or Sliders may refer to: Arts * K.K. Slider, a fictional character within the ''Animal Crossing'' franchise * '' The Slider'', a 1972 album by T. Rex * ''Sliders'' (TV series), an American science fiction and fantasy television series * ...

'' (1 episode) as Henry Nichols *1999: ''

Sabrina, the Teenage Witch ''Sabrina the Teenage Witch'' is a comic book series published by Archie Comics about the adventures of a fictional American teenager named Sabrina Spellman. Sabrina was created by writer George Gladir and artist Dan DeCarlo, and first appeared ...

'' (TV Series) as Vagrant *1999: '' Yonggary'' as Dr. Wendel Hughes *1999: '' Work with Me'' (TV Series) as Sullivan *1999: '' Durango Kids'' as Uncle Gus *1999: ''

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'' (TV Movie) as Mr. O'Connor, Cindy's Father *1999: ''Ugly Naked People'' Bob, Tour Guide *2000: '' Providence'' (TV Series) as Monroe Ellison *2000: '' The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle'' as General Foods *2000: '' Crocodile'' (Video) as Sheriff Bowman *2000: '' CSI: Crime Scene Investigation'' (TV Series) as Judge Cohen *2000: ''Starforce'' as Wizened Council Member *2000: ''

The Norm Show ''The Norm Show'' is an American television sitcom that ran on ABC from March 24, 1999, to April 6, 2001. Starting in September 1999, the show's title was shortened to ''Norm''. The series starred Norm Macdonald, who created the series with Br ...

'' (TV Series) as Simon *2000: '' The Beach Boys: An American Family'' (TV Mini-Series) as Buddy Wilson *2000: ''Blue Shark Hash'' as Captain Jack *2001: ''

'' (TV Series) as Palmer Harper *2001: '' The Korean War'' (TV Series) as President

Eisenhower Dwight David "Ike" Eisenhower (born David Dwight Eisenhower; ; October 14, 1890 – March 28, 1969) was an American military officer and statesman who served as the 34th president of the United States from 1953 to 1961. During World War II, ...

*2001: ''

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'' as Kidnapper *2001: ''

The West Wing ''The West Wing'' is an American serial political drama television series created by Aaron Sorkin that was originally broadcast on NBC from September 22, 1999, to May 14, 2006. The series is set primarily in the West Wing of the White Hous ...

'' (TV Series) as Senator Grissom *2002: '' 7th Heaven'' (TV Series) as Frank *2002: ''

Bubba Ho-tep ''Bubba Ho-Tep'' is a 2002 American comedy horror film written, co-produced and directed by Don Coscarelli. It stars Bruce Campbell as Elvis Presley—now a resident in a nursing home. The film also stars Ossie Davis as Jack, a black man who c ...

'' as Elvis' Roommate *2002: '' Demon Under Glass'' (Video) as James Conroy *2002: ''Trance'' as Henry Santorini *2002: ''

Ken Park ''Ken Park'' is a 2002 erotic drama which revolves around the abusive and dysfunctional lives of several teenagers, set in the city of Visalia, California. It was written by Harmony Korine, who based it on Larry Clark's journals and stories. Th ...

'' as Tate's Grandfather *2002: ''Hi Frank!'' (''Chinese movie'') as Frank *2003: ''

The Lyon's Den ''The Lyon's Den'' is an American legal drama television series set in Washington, D.C. The legal drama starred Rob Lowe as a lawyer named Jack Turner, newly appointed as partner of a long-established law firm that, as the plot revealed, harbored ...

'' (TV Series) as Mr. Fenderson *2003: ''

'' as Don Willis *2003: ''The Last Cowboy'' (TV Movie) as Preacher *2003: ''First Watch'' as CIA Director *2004: ''Green Arrow Fan Film'' as Kyle Magnor *2005: '' One More Round'' as Mr. Rexosovich *2005: ''Inheritance'' as Grandfather *2005: ''

Kiss Kiss Bang Bang ''Kiss Kiss Bang Bang'' is a 2005 American neo-noir black comedy mystery thriller film written and directed by Shane Black (in his directorial debut), and starring Robert Downey Jr., Val Kilmer, Michelle Monaghan, and Corbin Bernsen. The scri ...

'' as Harmony's Dad *2005: '' The Pleasure Drivers'' as John *2006: '' Cracking Up'' (TV Series) as Bob Briscoe *2008: '' The Flyboys'' as Grandpa Thomas (final film role)

External links

*
Harrison Young Memorial Page
* {{DEFAULTSORT:Young, Harrison 1930 births 2005 deaths Male actors from Michigan American male film actors American male television actors People from Port Huron, Michigan 20th-century American male actors 21st-century American male actors