
Age: 64
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Jared Francis Harris (born August 24, 1961) is a British actor who has appeared in film, television, and theater. He is the son of the late Irish actor Richard Harris and the Welsh actress Elizabeth Rees-Williams. Harris was born in Hammersmith, London, in 1961. He studied drama and literature at Duke University in North Carolina, and then went on to train at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama in London. Harris made his film debut in 1989 with a small role in the film The Rachel Papers. He went on to appear in a number of films, including The Last of the Mohicans (1992), Natural Born Killers (1994), Smoke (1995), Happiness (1998), and How to Kill Your Neighbor's Dog (2000). In 2007, Harris began a recurring role as Lane Pryce in the 2007 AMC television series Mad Men and was received a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor for his performance. In 2019, he won the British Academy Television Award for Best Actor for his performance as Valery Legasov in the HBO miniseries Chernobyl. Harris has also had notable roles in television series such as Fringe (2008), The Crown (2016), The Expanse (2015) and Foundation (2021). On stage, Harris has appeared in productions of The Crucible, The Cherry Orchard, and The Homecoming. He has also directed several stage productions, including The Glass Menagerie and The Birthday Party.

Jared Harris

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for Hodge Starkweather in The Mortal Instruments: Reawakening (Disney+ Reboot Series)
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In modern-day New York City, 17-year-old Clary Fray discovers she's not just a regular teen—she's part of a hidden world of warriors known as Shadowhunters, descendants of angels tasked with protecting humanity from demons. When her mother is kidnapped and her world upended, Clary is thrust into a realm of magic, monsters, and secrets, where she must learn to navigate ancient rivalries, forbidden romance, and her mysterious heritage. Guided by the brooding but brilliant Jace Herondale and a tight-knit group of young Shadowhunters, Clary begins uncovering truths about her family's past and her own dormant powers. As Clary dives deeper into the Shadow World, she becomes a key player in the race to recover the Mortal Instruments—three powerful relics capable of altering the balance between good and evil. With the return of the ruthless Valentine Morgenstern, a former Shadowhunter with twisted ideals and dangerous ambitions, the stakes rise for Clary and her new allies. This reboot blends supernatural action, dark secrets, and emotional coming-of-age journeys to reintroduce Cassandra Clare’s beloved series to a new generation.