Michael Ontkean

Birth Name:

Michael Ontkean

Birth Place:

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Profession

Actor

Best known for his role as hockey player Ned Braden in 1977 film "Slap Shot․"
Recognized for his portrayl of Officer Willie Gillis in 1970s crime drama show "The Rookies․"
Starred as Sheriff Harry S․ Truman on 1990s drama TV series "Twin Peaks․"
Attended the University of New Hampshire
Found his way onto a Hollywood set, and asked for work from Canadian director Norman Jewison, who signed him
Quote: "A performance is not a piece of luggage that you sort of pick up and put down on the set at the end of a day․"
Grew up playing hockey, for which he received a college scholarship

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