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Harry Groener

Harry Groener

Actor · Born September 10, 1951 (75) · Augsburg, Bavaria, Germany

Harry Groener is a German-born American actor and dancer born on September 10, 1951, in Augsburg, Bavaria, Germany, to a musical family with an opera singer mother and concert pianist father. He emigrated to the United States with his family when he was two years old and later apprenticed with the San Francisco Ballet before studying drama at the University of Washington. Groener began his career in theater, making his Broadway debut in the 1979 production of "Oklahoma!" and going on to appear in shows including "Cats," "Crazy for You," and "Copenhagen," earning several Tony nominations for musicals like "Oklahoma!" and "Cats." He transitioned successfully to television and film, becoming perhaps best known for playing Mayor Wilkins in Buffy the Vampire Slayer (seasons 3, 4 and 7), while also appearing in Dear John as Ralph Drang, How I Met Your Mother as Clint, and Mad About You as Lance Brockwell. His extensive television work includes multiple Star Trek series appearances, playing Tam Elbrun in The Next Generation's "Tin Man" episode, the Nechani Magistrate in Voyager's "Sacred Ground" episode, and Minister Nathan Samuels in Enterprise's "Demons" and "Terra Prime" episodes, and his film credits include A Cure for Wellness (2016), Patch Adams (1998) and Road to Perdition (2002). He has been married to Dawn Didawick since September 19, 1978, and his versatility as both a stage and screen actor, combined with his memorable villainous turn as the charming yet sinister Mayor Wilkins, has made him a respected figure in both theater and television.

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Born
September 10, 1951 (75)
From
Augsburg, Bavaria, Germany
Works as
Actor
Titles
59 on MovieCove · 79 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 63 days to Oct 26Down 3% in 30 days

What are Harry Groener's films like?

Across their 9 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Self and Bonds.

Genres

Drama3 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 57th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Drama movies
Comedy2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 50th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Comedy movies
Horror2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 18th percentile
: browse their Horror movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Self
34%
Bonds
27%
Survival
19%
Society
10%
Power
6%
Morality
4%
Family bonds4 titles, browse their movies with this themeSelf-worth2 titles, browse their movies with this themeTrauma2 titles, browse their movies with this themeIdentity2 titles, browse their movies with this themeMortality3 titles, browse their movies with this themeIsolation2 titles, browse their movies with this themeRomantic love2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 9 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Serious: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their serious movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

A split, not a type: Light 4 · Serious 3 · Dark 2

Stylized: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their stylized movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

Grounded 4 · Stylized 4 · Heightened 1

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

Gentle 3 · Charged 4 · Intense 2

Shifting: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their shifting movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

A split, not a type: Steady 5 · Shifting 4 · Whiplash 0

Some laughs: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their some laughs movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

Straight-faced 3 · Some laughs 3 · Funny 3

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 4 · Even-paced 5 · Relentless 0

Engaged: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their engaged movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

A split, not a type: Casual 5 · Engaged 2 · Full focus 2

Open-ended: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their open-ended movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

A split, not a type: Resolved 7 · Open-ended 0 · Ambiguous 2

Roles they play

2 analyzed roles

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Absurd
5
Tense
4
Melancholic
4
Dread
2
Warm
3
Other
10

How their films linger

Feel-good4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteUnsettling3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteThought-provoking3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFun2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHaunting2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 2 with a twist

  • Happy2
  • Bittersweet3
  • Ambiguous4

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Harry Groener's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 48 of their 59 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Hulu (19).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Harry Groener's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

79 credits, 59 with a MovieCove page; 1 appearance as themselves is hidden until asked for.

  • Such a Pretty Girl (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2025)

    as Frank

  • Oppenheimer(2023)

    as Senator McGee

    Midcredits score: 99th percentile of all films

  • White House Plumbers(2023)

    Show 1 episode · as Senator Phillip Hart

    Midcredits score: 36th percentile of all shows

  • A Place Among the Dead(2020)

    as Dad

    Midcredits score: 27th percentile of all films

  • 9-1-1: Lone Star(2020)

    Show 2 episodes · as Joe

    Midcredits score: 67th percentile of all shows

  • The Rookie(2018)

    Show 1 episode · as Mr. Walker

    Midcredits score: 89th percentile of all shows

  • Delirium(2018)

    as Psychiatrist

    Midcredits score: 29th percentile of all films

  • A Futile and Stupid Gesture(2018)

    as Harry Kenney

    Midcredits score: 69th percentile of all films

  • The Resident(2018)

    Show 1 episode · as Bartholomew McGainn

    Midcredits score: 91st percentile of all shows

  • Ghosted(2017)

    Show 1 episode · as Stafford Yates

    Midcredits score: 23rd percentile of all shows

  • Young Sheldon(2017)

    Show 1 episode · as Elliot Douglas

    Midcredits score: 78th percentile of all shows

  • A Cure for Wellness(2016)

    as Pembroke

    Midcredits score: 57th percentile of all films

  • Diani & Devine Meet the Apocalypse(2016)

    as Hap

    Midcredits score: 62nd percentile of all films

  • Kittens in a Cage(2015)

    Show 1 episode · as Judge Dodd

    Midcredits score: 20th percentile of all shows (provisional, few ratings)

  • The Atticus Institute(2015)

    as Lawrence Henault

    Midcredits score: 30th percentile of all films

  • Bread and Butter(2014)

    as Donald Karinsky

    Midcredits score: 47th percentile of all films

  • Once Upon a Time(2011)

    Show 1 episode · as Martin

    Midcredits score: 76th percentile of all shows

  • The Selling(2011)

    as Auction Man

    Midcredits score: 52nd percentile of all films

  • Law & Order: LA(2010)

    Show 1 episode · as Attorney Spicer

    Midcredits score: 37th percentile of all shows

  • The Middle(2009)

    Show 1 episode · as Gene

    Midcredits score: 81st percentile of all shows

  • Modern Family(2009)

    Show 1 episode · as Joel L.L. Logan

    Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all shows

  • The Mentalist(2008)

    Show 1 episode · as Francisco Navarro

    Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all shows

  • Breaking Bad(2008)

    Show 1 episode · as Dr. Chavez

    Midcredits score: 99th percentile of all shows

  • The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    as Governor

  • How I Met Your Mother(2005)

    Show 3 episodes · as Clint

    Midcredits score: 94th percentile of all shows

  • Bones(2005)

    Show 1 episode · as Henry Atlas

    Midcredits score: 88th percentile of all shows

  • Supernatural(2005)

    Show 1 episode · as Professor Morrison

    Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all shows

  • Broadway's Lost Treasures III: The Best of The Tony Awards (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    as Bobby Child (segment "Crazy For You") (archive footage)

  • Medium(2005)

    Show 2 episodes · as Joe's Boss

    Midcredits score: 61st percentile of all shows

  • Jack & Bobby(2004)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

    Midcredits score: 79th percentile of all shows

  • I'm with Her (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    Show 1 episode · as Principal Marvin Talbot

  • Las Vegas(2003)

    Show 6 episodes · as Gunther the Chef

    Midcredits score: 70th percentile of all shows

  • Broadway's Lost Treasures (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    as Munkustrap (segment "Cats")

  • About Schmidt(2002)

    as John Rusk

    Midcredits score: 86th percentile of all films

  • Less Than Perfect(2002)

    Show 1 episode · as Dr. Lars Skaarsgard

    Midcredits score: 47th percentile of all shows

  • Manna from Heaven (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    as Tony

  • Monk(2002)

    Show 1 episode · as John Ricca

    Midcredits score: 91st percentile of all shows

  • Road to Perdition(2002)

    as Mr. McDougal

    Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all films

  • Watching Ellie (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    Show 1 episode · as Robert

  • Role of a Lifetime (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    as Brad Collings

  • The Day the World Ended(2001)

    as Sherrif Ken

    Midcredits score: 7th percentile of all films

  • The Bernie Mac Show(2001)

    Show 1 episode · as Dr. Lyons

    Midcredits score: 56th percentile of all shows

  • Star Trek: Enterprise(2001)

    Show 2 episodes · as Nathan Samuels

    Midcredits score: 76th percentile of all shows

  • The Guardian(2001)

    Show 1 episode · as Fulton Trout

    Midcredits score: 72nd percentile of all shows

  • Boston Public (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Show 1 episode · as Mr. Jacobs

  • CSI: Crime Scene Investigation(2000)

    Show 1 episode · as Peyton Tallman

    Midcredits score: 80th percentile of all shows

  • Buddy Boy (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Actor

  • Malcolm in the Middle(2000)

    Show 1 episode · as Rudy

    Midcredits score: 95th percentile of all shows

  • Time of Your Life (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Roswell(1999)

    Show 1 episode · as Burton Weiss

    Midcredits score: 76th percentile of all shows

  • The West Wing(1999)

    Show 2 episodes · as Roger Tribbey

    Midcredits score: 98th percentile of all shows

  • Family Law (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Judging Amy (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Show 1 episode · as Mike Holcombe

  • Patch Adams(1998)

    as Dr. Prack

    Midcredits score: 74th percentile of all films

  • Charmed(1998)

    Show 1 episode · as Father Thomas

    Midcredits score: 71st percentile of all shows

  • Dance with Me(1998)

    as Michael

    Midcredits score: 53rd percentile of all films

  • Amistad(1997)

    as Tecora Captain

    Midcredits score: 87th percentile of all films

  • Working (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Show 1 episode · as Alan Norman

  • George & Leo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Buffy the Vampire Slayer(1997)

    Show 14 episodes · as Mayor Wilkins

    Midcredits score: 93rd percentile of all shows

  • Just Shoot Me!(1997)

    Show 1 episode · as Headmaster Reilly

    Midcredits score: 42nd percentile of all shows

  • King of the Hill(1997)

    Show 1 episode · as Dr. Tate / Larry (voice)

    Midcredits score: 76th percentile of all shows

  • Profiler (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    Show 1 episode · as Vincent Capobianco

  • 3rd Rock from the Sun(1996)

    Show 1 episode · as Dr. Breen

    Midcredits score: 83rd percentile of all shows

  • Caroline in the City(1995)

    Show 1 episode · as Henry

    Midcredits score: 20th percentile of all shows

  • The Drew Carey Show(1995)

    Show 2 episodes · as Dr. Hershlag

    Midcredits score: 41st percentile of all shows

  • Star Trek: Voyager(1995)

    Show 1 episode · as The Magistrate

    Midcredits score: 86th percentile of all shows

  • Mad About You(1992)

    Show 4 episodes · as Lance Brockwell

    Midcredits score: 38th percentile of all shows

  • Home Improvement(1991)

    Show 1 episode · as Fred

    Midcredits score: 64th percentile of all shows

  • Law & Order(1990)

    Show 1 episode · as Terrence Dwyer

    Midcredits score: 79th percentile of all shows

  • Quantum Leap(1989)

    Show 1 episode · as Detective Ward

    Midcredits score: 94th percentile of all shows

  • Dear John (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    Show 68 episodes · as Ralph Drang

  • Leg Work (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Star Trek: The Next Generation(1987)

    Show 1 episode · as Tam Elbrun

    Midcredits score: 98th percentile of all shows

  • Matlock(1986)

    Show 1 episode · as Rod Greenwood

    Midcredits score: 58th percentile of all shows

  • Kane & Abel (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Show 1 episode · as Lowell Kane

  • St. Elsewhere (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Show 1 episode · as Klaus Brinkmann

  • Remington Steele(1982)

    Show 1 episode · as Preston Hayes

    Midcredits score: 64th percentile of all shows

  • Brubaker(1980)

    as Dr. Campbell

    Midcredits score: 86th percentile of all films

Career shape

Star power in the 94th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 79 titles from 1980 to 2025; peak year 2017.

Biggest box office

About Schmidt (2002)

$106M worldwide

Highest rated

About Schmidt (2002)

Midcredits 86th

Most popular right now

A Cure for Wellness (2016)

Film career

19802025

Peak 2017 · fewer prominent film roles lately. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting79 of 79: 79 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score76th

By decade

1980s9 · acting1990s22 · acting2000s29 · acting2010s14 · acting2020s5 · acting

Billing

usually 10th · top billed in 0% of 12 roles
8010

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30; the columns are the share of top-billed roles in each era, 5-year spans from the year on the label, merged until each holds at least 5 roles.

How do Harry Groener's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 60th percentile, the median of all 16; across their 9 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 56th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

56thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 9

Approval · how many liked their films

56thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 9

Reach · how many have seen their films

82ndpercentile
Typical film, the median of 9

Midcredits score across 59 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up30
  • 50th to 74th15
  • 25th to 49th10
  • Below 25th4

Shape of the crowd

30 of their 59 titles are Crowd Pleasers.

  • Universally Loved14
  • Divisive2
  • Cult Classic1
  • Crowd Pleaser30
  • Broadly Agreed4
  • Mixed8

Most divisive · actor

A Place Among the Dead (2020)

99th percentile spread · 40% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Oppenheimer (2023)

Midcredits 99th · 91% liked

Reviewers score the acting 72/100 in their films, across 9 reviewed titles; fans 80, detractors 47. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Is Harry Groener's work okay for kids?

Across a limited sample of up to 4 MovieCove titles with content scores.

Their medianMedian of all films
Violence & Gore4 titlesmedian 39 · moderateMedian of all films: 44
Sex & Nudity4 titlesmedian 49 · moderateMedian of all films: 32
Profanity4 titlesmedian 52 · moderateMedian of all films: 36
Alcohol & Drugs4 titlesmedian 37 · moderateMedian of all films: 33
Frightening / Intense4 titlesmedian 45 · moderateMedian of all films: 39

Severity 0–100 from the Content Guide. Categories with under 10 votes on a title are not counted.

Who does Harry Groener work with?

People who share at least 2 of Harry Groener's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Gabriel Diani shares the most, 2.

Writers

Actors

Composers, cinematographers and editors

Mixed roles