Harry S. Truman (Twin Peaks)
| Harry S. Truman | |
|---|---|
| Twin Peaks character | |
| First appearance | "Pilot" (1990) |
| Last appearance | "Episode 29" (1991) |
| Created by | Mark Frost and David Lynch |
| Portrayed by | Michael Ontkean |
| Duration | 1990–1991 |
| In-universe information | |
| Gender | Male |
| Occupation | Sheriff |
| Nationality | American |
| Birth date | May 13, 1950 |
Sheriff Harry S. Truman is a fictional character and supporting protagonist in the television series Twin Peaks (1990–1991) and deleted scenes from the prequel film Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me (1992). He was created by showrunners Mark Frost and David Lynch, and portrayed by Michael Ontkean.
Harry Truman served as the sheriff of Twin Peaks, Washington after his father and older brother. In 1989, he and FBI Special Agent Dale Cooper lead the investigation into the murder of high schooler Laura Palmer, uncovering several mysteries around the town pertaining both to organized crime and the supernatural.
Ontkean was originally set to reprise the role in the revival series, Twin Peaks: The Return (2017), but later turned it down. As such, Robert Forster was brought in to play Harry's brother, Frank Truman, who returned to the sheriff's position in Twin Peaks after Harry grew ill.