Michael Ontkean Biography

Fast Facts

• 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․"
• Best known for his role as hockey player Ned Braden in 1977 film "Slap Shot․"
• 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