Gregory Harrison

About Gregory Harrison

Handsome, likable leading man, almost exclusively on TV, best known as the playful Dr. G. Alonzo 'Gonzo' Gates on the long-running dramatic series, "Trapper John, M.D." Besides trying his hand at several other series, the athletic, curly-haired Harrison has also kept busy in many "Battles of the Network Stars", TV-movies and miniseries, including "Centennial" (1978-79), "For Ladies Only" (1981, as a male stripper), "Picnic" (1986) and "Breaking the Silence" (1992). He has also played leading roles in such feature films as "Razorback" (1984), "Dangerous Pursuit" (1990) and "It's My Party" (1996). In 1997, he made his Broadway musical debut as the disreputable emcee of a marathon dance in the Kander and Ebb musical "Steel Pier".

Partners

Wife

Randi Oakes. married c. 1982; filed for divorce c. 1985; reconciled

Career Milestones

2001

Co-starred as Ben Stone in the Broadway revival of the Stephen Sondheim-James Goldman musical "Follies"

2001

Reprised role in "Au Pair II" (Fox Family Channel)

2000

Played recurring role as a love interest to Carol Vessey (Julie Bowen) in the NBC comedy-drama "Ed"

1999

Cast as a high-powered businessman in the Fox Family Channel original movie "Au Pair"

Had recurring role in the CBS series "Judging Amy"

Returned to series TV as star of "Safe Harbor" (The WB), playing a widower raising four sons

1997

Made Broadway debut in the ensemble of the John Kander-Fred Ebb show "Steel Pier"

1995

Featured in the short-lived CBS drama series "New York News"

Acted in the series "The Family Man" (CBS)

Served as host for the series of specials "True Detective" (CBS)

Appeared for one season on the CBS primetime soap "Falcon Crest"

1988

Starred in and executive produced the CBS remake of "Red River"

1986

Cast as the shirtless stranger in the CBS spoof of soap operas, "Fresno"

1986

Appeared in the Los Angeles stage revival of "Picnic"; executive produced and reprised role in Showtime adaptation

1985

Executive produced and starred in the CBS movie "Seduced"

1981

Produced and starred in the NBC movie "For Ladies Only", playing a male stripper; also sang on screen

Played Dr. G. Alonzo 'Gonzo' Gates on the popular CBS drama series "Trapper John, MD"; during run of series began directing episodes of the show

1978

First TV miniseries "Centennial" (NBC)

Debut as a series regular on "Logan's Run" (CBS)

1977

Co-starred in the award-winning ABC movie "The Gathering"

1975

TV-movie debut "Trilogy of Terror" (ABC)

1975

Film acting debut "Jim, the World's Greatest"

1969

Served as a medic in the US Army; stationed in Germany

Raised in Southern California