Harris Yulin



Harris Yulin (born November 5, 1937 in Los Angeles, California) played the head of the NSA Roger Stanton during Day 2 of 24.

Yulin is an American actor who has appeared in dozens of Hollywood films and made-for-TV movies. He first emerged in the cult Brian De Palma film Scarface (1983) as a crooked cop who double-crosses Al Pacino's character.

Since then, Yulin has appeared in many popular films, including as Ghostbusters II (starring Dan Aykroyd and Bill Murray), Final Analysis (starring Richard Gere), and Clear and Present Danger (starring Harrison Ford). His more recent projects include Rush Hour 2 and Training Day.

He appeared in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, in the acclaimed episode "Duet". He was nominated for an Emmy in 1996 for his portrayal of crime boss Jerome Belasco in the television series Frasier. In the series Buffy The Vampire Slayer he played Quentin Travers, head of the Watchers' Council.

Filmography

 * The Emperor's Club (2002)
 * Chelsea Walls (2002)
 * Training Day (2001)
 * American Outlaws (2001)
 * Rush Hour 2 (2001)
 * The Million Dollar Hotel (2001)
 * The Virginian (2000)
 * The Hurricane (1999)
 * Hostile Waters (1997)
 * Bean (1997)
 * Murder At 1600 (1997)
 * Looking for Richard (1996)
 * Multiplicity (1996)
 * Cutthroat Island (1995)
 * The Baby-Sitter's Club (1995)
 * Stuart Saves His Family (1995)
 * Clear and Present Danger (1994)
 * There Goes the Neighborhood (1992)
 * Narrow Margin (1990)
 * Tailspin (1989)
 * Ghostbusters II (1989)
 * Another Woman (1988)
 * Judgment in Berlin (1988)
 * Bad Dreams (1988)
 * Candy Mountain (1987)
 * Fatal Beauty (1987)
 * The Believers (1987)
 * Short Fuse (1986)
 * Scarface (1983)
 * Music School, The/Parker Adderson, Philosopher (1977)
 * Melvin Purvis G-Man (1974)
 * Watched (1973)
 * Doc (1971)
 * End of the Road (1970)

Trivia

 * The first episode of 24 that he appeared in was aired on the same night his character Quentin Travers on Buffy the Vampire Slayer was killed off.
 * Is not credited at all in the opening or ending credits. Except in 3 cases, recurring and guest stars have to share their credits on screen with one or two other actors, but Yulin wanted to appear alone on them. Because this was not possible, he decided not to be credited at all.
 * In Clear and Present Danger, plays National Security Advisor, a position similar to the one he has in 24. Joaquim de Almeida plays a Colombian narcoterrorist, similar to the role he plays in 24.