---
name: "Harry Groener"
canonical: "https://film.one/person/harry-groener"
fi1m_id: "harry-groener"
imdb_id: "nm0342881"
tmdb_id: 35518
wikidata_id: "Q566885"
roles: ["Actor"]
born: "10 September 1951"
reviewed_on_fi1m: 7
average_fi1m_score: 72
average_as: "actor"
average_over: 7
updated: "2026-10-05T01:18:51.294086+00:00"
licence: "© Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL."
---

# Harry Groener

## Identity

Harry Groener

- **Canonical:** https://film.one/person/harry-groener
- **Type:** Person
- **Fi1m ID:** harry-groener
- **IMDb ID:** nm0342881
- **TMDB ID:** 35518
- **Wikidata ID:** Q566885
- **Same entity:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harry_Groener, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q566885, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0342881/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/35518

Actor. Born 10 September 1951 in Augsburg, Bavaria, Germany.

## Details

- **Work:** Actor
- **Born:** 10 September 1951, Augsburg, Bavaria, Germany
- **Active:** 1998–present
- **Average Fi1m score:** 72, as actor, over 7 titles
- **Fi1m score by decade:** 1990s 47 (1), 2000s 79 (4), 2010s 56 (1), 2020s 84 (1)
- **Fi1m against the critics:** 72 to 67 across 6 titles
- **Score spread:** 2 at 80+, 3 at 60–79, 2 under 60
- **Lead roles:** 0 of 3 acting credits billed first or second
- **Genres:** Drama 6, Crime 3, Comedy 2, History 1, Horror 1, Mystery 1
- **Screen time:** 11 hours of reviewed films
- **Box office:** $1,468m across 5 films with figures
- **Elsewhere:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harry_Groener, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q566885, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0342881/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/35518

## Streaming the US now

- **Netflix:** [*Breaking Bad*](https://film.one/tv/breaking-bad.md) (91)
- **Amazon Prime Video:** [*About Schmidt*](https://film.one/film/about-schmidt.md) (77)

For United States; add `?region=XX` for another country.

## Biography

Harry Groener is a German-born American actor and dancer. Born on 10 September 1951 in Augsburg, Bavaria, Germany, he moved to the United States with his family at the age of two. He apprenticed with the San Francisco Ballet as a teenager and studied drama at the University of Washington, graduating in 1976.

Groener began his career in theatre, making his Broadway debut in the 1979 revival of *Oklahoma!*, for which he received a Tony Award nomination and a Theatre World Award. He later appeared in the original Broadway productions of *Cats* and *Crazy for You*, earning further Tony nominations. His television roles include Mayor Richard Wilkins in *Buffy the Vampire Slayer* (1998–2003) and Dr. Chavez in *Breaking Bad* (2008). Film credits include *Road to Perdition* (2002) and *Oppenheimer* (2023). He has been married to actress Dawn Didawick since 1978.

*Sources: en.wikipedia.org, imdb.com.*

## On Fi1m (7)

- *Oppenheimer* (2023), Fi1m 84, as Senator McGee — [page](https://film.one/film/oppenheimer.md)
- *A Cure for Wellness* (2017), Fi1m 56, as Pembroke — [page](https://film.one/film/a-cure-for-wellness.md)
- *Breaking Bad* (2008), Fi1m 91, as Dr. Chavez — [page](https://film.one/tv/breaking-bad.md)
- *Bones* (2005), Fi1m 70, as Henry Atlas — [page](https://film.one/tv/bones.md)
- *About Schmidt* (2002), Fi1m 77, as John Rusk — [page](https://film.one/film/about-schmidt.md)
- *Road to Perdition* (2002), Fi1m 77, as Mr. McDougal — [page](https://film.one/film/road-to-perdition.md)
- *Patch Adams* (1998), Fi1m 47, as Dr. Prack — [page](https://film.one/film/patch-adams.md)

## Complete filmography (79)

Every credit, newest first. Titles without a page can be requested for review on the HTML page.

- *Such a Pretty Girl* (2025), as Frank
- *Oppenheimer* (2023), as Senator McGee — Fi1m 84, [page](https://film.one/film/oppenheimer.md)
- *White House Plumbers* (2023), series, as Senator Phillip Hart — Fi1m 58, [page](https://film.one/tv/white-house-plumbers.md)
- *A Place Among the Dead* (2020), as Dad
- *9-1-1: Lone Star* (2020), series, as Joe
- *The Rookie* (2018), series, as Mr. Walker
- *Delirium* (2018), as Psychiatrist
- *A Futile and Stupid Gesture* (2018), as Harry Kenney
- *The Resident* (2018), series, as Bartholomew McGainn
- *Ghosted* (2017), series, as Stafford Yates
- *Young Sheldon* (2017), series, as Elliot Douglas
- *A Cure for Wellness* (2017), as Pembroke — Fi1m 56, [page](https://film.one/film/a-cure-for-wellness.md)
- *Diani and Devine Meet the Apocalypse* (2016), as Hap
- *Kittens in a Cage* (2015), series, as Judge Dodd
- *The Atticus Institute* (2015), as Lawrence Henault
- *Bread and Butter* (2014), as Donald Karinsky
- *Once Upon a Time* (2011), series, as Martin — Fi1m 65, [page](https://film.one/tv/once-upon-a-time.md)
- *The Selling* (2011), as Auction Man
- *Law & Order: LA* (2010), series, as Attorney Spicer
- *The Middle* (2009), series, as Gene
- *Modern Family* (2009), series, as Joel L.L. Logan — Fi1m 77, [page](https://film.one/tv/modern-family.md)
- *The Mentalist* (2008), series, as Francisco Navarro — Fi1m 71, [page](https://film.one/tv/the-mentalist.md)
- *Breaking Bad* (2008), series, as Dr. Chavez — Fi1m 91, [page](https://film.one/tv/breaking-bad.md)
- *The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas* (2006), as Governor
- *How I Met Your Mother* (2005), series, as Clint — Fi1m 74, [page](https://film.one/tv/how-i-met-your-mother.md)
- *Supernatural* (2005), series, as Professor Morrison — Fi1m 77, [page](https://film.one/tv/supernatural.md)
- *Bones* (2005), series, as Henry Atlas — Fi1m 70, [page](https://film.one/tv/bones.md)
- *Broadway's Lost Treasures III: The Best of The Tony Awards* (2005), as Bobby Child (segment "Crazy For You") (archive footage)
- *Medium* (2005), series, as Joe's Boss
- *Jack & Bobby* (2004), series, Actor
- *I'm with Her* (2003), series, as Principal Marvin Talbot
- *Las Vegas* (2003), series, as Gunther the Chef
- *Broadway's Lost Treasures* (2003), as Munkustrap (segment "Cats")
- *About Schmidt* (2002), as John Rusk — Fi1m 77, [page](https://film.one/film/about-schmidt.md)
- *Less than Perfect* (2002), series, as Dr. Lars Skaarsgard
- *Manna from Heaven* (2002), as Tony
- *Road to Perdition* (2002), as Mr. McDougal — Fi1m 77, [page](https://film.one/film/road-to-perdition.md)
- *Monk* (2002), series, as John Ricca
- *Watching Ellie* (2002), series, as Robert
- *Role of a Lifetime* (2002), as Brad Collings
- *The Day the World Ended* (2001), as Sherrif Ken
- *The Bernie Mac Show* (2001), series, as Dr. Lyons
- *Star Trek: Enterprise* (2001), series, as Nathan Samuels
- *The Guardian* (2001), series, as Fulton Trout
- *Boston Public* (2000), series, as Mr. Jacobs
- *CSI: Crime Scene Investigation* (2000), series, as Peyton Tallman
- *Buddy Boy* (2000), Actor
- *Malcolm in the Middle* (2000), series, as Rudy
- *Time of Your Life* (1999), series, Actor
- *Roswell* (1999), series, as Burton Weiss
- *The West Wing* (1999), series, as Roger Tribbey — Fi1m 86, [page](https://film.one/tv/the-west-wing.md)
- *Family Law* (1999), series, Actor
- *Judging Amy* (1999), series, as Mike Holcombe
- *Patch Adams* (1998), as Dr. Prack — Fi1m 47, [page](https://film.one/film/patch-adams.md)
- *Charmed* (1998), series, as Father Thomas
- *Dance with Me* (1998), as Michael
- *Amistad* (1997), as Tecora Captain — Fi1m 63, [page](https://film.one/film/amistad.md)
- *Working* (1997), series, as Alan Norman
- *George & Leo* (1997), series, Actor
- *Buffy the Vampire Slayer* (1997), series, as Mayor Wilkins — Fi1m 80, [page](https://film.one/tv/buffy-the-vampire-slayer.md)
- *Just Shoot Me!* (1997), series, as Headmaster Reilly
- *King of the Hill* (1997), series, as Dr. Tate / Larry (voice) — Fi1m 82, [page](https://film.one/tv/king-of-the-hill-1997.md)
- *Profiler* (1996), series, as Vincent Capobianco
- *3rd Rock from the Sun* (1996), series, as Dr. Breen
- *Caroline in the City* (1995), series, as Henry
- *The Drew Carey Show* (1995), series, as Dr. Hershlag
- *Star Trek: Voyager* (1995), series, as The Magistrate
- *Mad About You* (1992), series, as Lance Brockwell
- *Home Improvement* (1991), series, as Fred
- *Law & Order* (1990), series, as Terrence Dwyer — Fi1m 72, [page](https://film.one/tv/law-and-order.md)
- *Quantum Leap* (1989), series, as Detective Ward
- *Dear John* (1988), series, as Ralph Drang
- *Leg Work* (1987), series, Actor
- *Star Trek: The Next Generation* (1987), series, as Tam Elbrun — Fi1m 84, [page](https://film.one/tv/star-trek-the-next-generation.md)
- *Matlock* (1986), series, as Rod Greenwood
- *Kane & Abel* (1985), series, as Lowell Kane
- *St. Elsewhere* (1982), series, as Klaus Brinkmann — Fi1m 78, [page](https://film.one/tv/st-elsewhere.md)
- *Remington Steele* (1982), series, as Preston Hayes
- *Brubaker* (1980), as Dr. Campbell

## Gallery

- ![Harry Groener](https://film.one/media/person/61040/gallery-e0c2bdda160d.jpg) Harry Groener — Michael Schamis from New York, NY, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/fe/Harry_Groener.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail_unscaled)
- ![Harry Groener, Michael McGrath and the cast of Spamalot perform "Always Look On the Bright Side of Life" at Broadway on Broadway, September 10th 2006.](https://film.one/media/person/61040/gallery-1fe99b23c31a.jpg) Harry Groener, Michael McGrath and the cast of Spamalot perform "Always Look On the Bright Side of Life" at Broadway on Broadway, September 10th 2006. — Michael Schamis from New York, NY, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/30/Groener%2C_Harry_%282006%29.jpg/1280px-Groener%2C_Harry_%282006%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Harry Groener, Michael McGrath and the cast of Spamalot perform "Always Look On the Bright Side of Life" at Broadway on Broadway, September 10th 2006.](https://film.one/media/person/61040/gallery-507f9d697b71.jpg) Harry Groener, Michael McGrath and the cast of Spamalot perform "Always Look On the Bright Side of Life" at Broadway on Broadway, September 10th 2006. — Michael Schamis from New York, NY, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/7b/Groener%2C_Harry_%282006%29_%28cropped%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail_unscaled)
- ![Harry Groener, Michael McGrath and the cast of Spamalot perform "Always Look On the Bright Side of Life" at Broadway on Broadway, September 10th 2006.](https://film.one/media/person/61040/gallery-628dbb94aff7.jpg) Harry Groener, Michael McGrath and the cast of Spamalot perform "Always Look On the Bright Side of Life" at Broadway on Broadway, September 10th 2006. — Michael Schamis from New York, NY, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/bc/McGrath_Groener.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail_unscaled)
- ![Harry Groener](https://film.one/media/person/61040/gallery-9a8befae132a.jpg) Harry Groener — Image via TMDB

## Awards

### Other awards — 1 won, 1 nominated

- Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical 1992: Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical (nominated)
- Theatre World Award 1980: Theatre World Award (won)

*From Wikidata, which records wins more completely than nominations.*

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