Hal Harrison — The History of White People in America Character Profile

About Hal Harrison

The patriarch of the Harrison family who attempts to engage with other cultures but frequently commits well-meaning yet misguided social faux pas. His character embodies the series' critique of white cultural ignorance and suburban conformity.

Character Facts

Played by

Fred Willard

Appears in

The History of White People in America (1985)

Role

Supporting

More characters from The History of White People in America

• Host (Martin Mull)
• Joyce Harrison (Mary Kay Place)
• Self (Steve Martin)
• Self (Bob Eubanks)
• Housewife (Edie McClurg)
• Rabbi (Harry Shearer)
• Self (Teri Garr)
• Scientist (Jack Riley)
• Tommy Harrison (Christian Jacobs)
• Debbie Harrison (Amy Lynne)