Harry Goaz (born ) is an American actor best known for his roles as Deputy Andy Brennan on the television series, ''

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'' (1990–1991, 2017), and as Sgt. Knight on the NBC television series, '' Eerie, Indiana'' (1991–1992).

Early life and education

Goaz was born in North Carolina and grew up in

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. He attended the

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and studied acting under William Traylor at the Loft Studio in

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, California.

Career

Goaz first met

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while driving him to a memorial tribute to

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, and Lynch later cast him for the role of Deputy Andy Brennan in the television series ''Twin Peaks''. Goaz followed ''Twin Peaks'' with '' Eerie, Indiana'', a paranormal television show created by

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. Goaz has also taken roles in independent films, such as

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's '' The Underneath''. His piece of micro-fiction, "Donald's Holy Head", was published in '' Blacktop Passages'' in 2013.

Filmography

Film

Television

References

External links

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