Harry Warner (character)
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Harold "Harry" Warner is a fictional recurring character on the New Zealand
soap opera
Shortland Street
. He is currently played by Reid Walker but has been portrayed by Joshua Thompson, Callum Campbell Ross and Henry Williams
.
Harry is the son of the longest serving character on the show Chris Warner
and the late Toni Warner
. Harry is the third longest running character currently on the show. Many of Harry's storylines involve him being kidnapped or going missing.
Though being born in 2002, Harry has been stated to be 10.
, Harry started to show signs of being spoilt and a brat when he harassed Brooke Freeman
and openly showed a hatred towards her. In 2009 the role was recast in a bid to make way for further characterization of the character and new story directions. Starting from 2010, Harry's spoilt brat personality escalated to such a rate he ran away from home. With the introduction of a brother
, Harry's behavior again played up with him attempting to ruin Phoenix's life. Though Harry was also shown to have a great skill at chemistry and video games. By 2011, Harry was shown to be an arrogant brat who could do what ever he liked and could easily manipulate his father.
and Toni Thompson
. It was originally unclear as to whose father Harry was. Rachel McKenna
, desperate to win Chris' affection, took his saliva while he slept and gave it to Toni for a DNA test and it was proven Harry was Chris son. What resulted in Harrys birth was a bitter custody battle between Toni and Chris and Harry went missing and it became clear he was kidnapped. It was eventually revealed as Donna Heka who was under a mental breakdown. In 2004, Harry was kidnapped by Tonis ex Logan King but he released him shortly afterwards. Months later, Harry and Toni were both kidnapped by Toni's psychotic brother Dom
, but released.
Toni took Harry with her when she fled Ferndale in mid 2007 with Chris' brother Guy
. Chris tracked them down but they again escaped. Chris tracked them down again in December 2007 but Guy drove off, causing a huge car crash, with Harry receiving little damage. Harry got a cold in June 2008 that passed on to Toni and eventually hit her kidneys, killing her. Harry took a dislike to Chris' girlfriend Brooke
eventually making Chris dump her.
In 2010 Harry learns he has a half brother, Phoenix Raynor and makes his life difficult, struggling with the lack of attention. In 2011 while being babysat by Chris' girlfriend Rachel
, Harry breaks a window, fails to do his chores and reverses her car into a neighbors car. Their feuding continues so much so, Harry tries to trip Rachel down the stairs. Rachel smacks Harry and Harry rings the police citing child abuse. Charges are laid against Rachel but after reaching an agreement with Chris with Gabrielle
's help, Harry drops the charges.
In November 2011 Harry has a crush on a older girl Natalie Dixon and try's to impress her by stealing Rachel McKenna
perfume without looking
but when Murray Cooper realize Harry is hiding from a girl, he puts the pieces together when Chris return home from Settle and give him advice which backfires when Harry gives her flowers. and when he rejects his father's advice and turn to Murray Cooper
for help who gives Harry a carefully staged ride on the back of his just-repaired motorbike. Harry is thrilled that his new cool factor got Natalies attention, but Chris is left feeling that he is running second to Murray in the parenting stakes
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soap opera
Soap opera
A soap opera, sometimes called "soap" for short, is an ongoing, episodic work of dramatic fiction presented in serial format on radio or as television programming. The name soap opera stems from the original dramatic serials broadcast on radio that had soap manufacturers, such as Procter & Gamble,...
Shortland Street
Shortland Street
Shortland Street is a New Zealand prime-time soap opera, first broadcast on Television New Zealand's TV2 on 25 May 1992. It is the country's longest-running drama and soap opera, being broadcast continuously for over 4500 episodes and 19 years, and is one of the most watched television programs in...
. He is currently played by Reid Walker but has been portrayed by Joshua Thompson, Callum Campbell Ross and Henry Williams
Henry Williams (child actor)
Henry Williams is a New Zealand child actor who starred as a recurring character Harry Warner in New Zealand's successful show Shortland Street. New Zealand. Henry has been replaced by Reid Walker on the programme.-External links:...
.
Harry is the son of the longest serving character on the show Chris Warner
Chris Warner
Dr. Christopher "Chris" Warner is a fictional character and current main protagonist on the New Zealand soap opera Shortland Street. He is portrayed by Michael Galvin. He is the only original character to still be on the show....
and the late Toni Warner
Toni Warner
Antoinette "Toni" Warner was a fictional character on the New Zealand soap opera Shortland Street...
. Harry is the third longest running character currently on the show. Many of Harry's storylines involve him being kidnapped or going missing.
Though being born in 2002, Harry has been stated to be 10.
Characterization
The first five years of the character, Harry was portrayed as a cute child who loved his family. Starting in 2008, after the death of his motherToni Warner
Antoinette "Toni" Warner was a fictional character on the New Zealand soap opera Shortland Street...
, Harry started to show signs of being spoilt and a brat when he harassed Brooke Freeman
Brooke Freeman
Brooke Freeman is a fictional character from the New Zealand soap opera Shortland Street, played by Beth Allen. Brooke debuted on-screen during the episode airing on 24 July 2008. The role was written with Allen in mind to play her. Brooke arrived as a locum GP but later advanced in her career...
and openly showed a hatred towards her. In 2009 the role was recast in a bid to make way for further characterization of the character and new story directions. Starting from 2010, Harry's spoilt brat personality escalated to such a rate he ran away from home. With the introduction of a brother
Phoenix Raynor (character)
Phoenix Raynor-Warner is a fictional character on the New Zealand soap opera Shortland Street. He has been portrayed by Geordie Holibar since his debut in the show's first ever 90 minute episode in August 2010...
, Harry's behavior again played up with him attempting to ruin Phoenix's life. Though Harry was also shown to have a great skill at chemistry and video games. By 2011, Harry was shown to be an arrogant brat who could do what ever he liked and could easily manipulate his father.
2002-
Harry Warner was born in 2002 as a result of an affair between Chris WarnerChris Warner
Dr. Christopher "Chris" Warner is a fictional character and current main protagonist on the New Zealand soap opera Shortland Street. He is portrayed by Michael Galvin. He is the only original character to still be on the show....
and Toni Thompson
Toni Warner
Antoinette "Toni" Warner was a fictional character on the New Zealand soap opera Shortland Street...
. It was originally unclear as to whose father Harry was. Rachel McKenna
Rachel McKenna
Rachel McKenna is a fictional character from the New Zealand soap opera Shortland Street, played by Angela Bloomfield. Rachel first appeared on the show from 1993 to 1999. Then from 2001 to 2003. Rachel then made a very brief appearance in 2007 before returning as a core cast member in October 2009...
, desperate to win Chris' affection, took his saliva while he slept and gave it to Toni for a DNA test and it was proven Harry was Chris son. What resulted in Harrys birth was a bitter custody battle between Toni and Chris and Harry went missing and it became clear he was kidnapped. It was eventually revealed as Donna Heka who was under a mental breakdown. In 2004, Harry was kidnapped by Tonis ex Logan King but he released him shortly afterwards. Months later, Harry and Toni were both kidnapped by Toni's psychotic brother Dom
Dominic Thompson
Dominic "Dom" Thompson is a fictional character on the New Zealand soap opera Shortland Street. He was portrayed by Shane Cortese and since the characters death, Dom has picked up an icon status for his explosive storylines....
, but released.
Toni took Harry with her when she fled Ferndale in mid 2007 with Chris' brother Guy
Guy Warner
Guy Warner is a fictional character in the long running New Zealand soap opera Shortland Street. He was portrayed by Craig Parker in a guest role in 1992 before returning as core cast from 1993 to 1996...
. Chris tracked them down but they again escaped. Chris tracked them down again in December 2007 but Guy drove off, causing a huge car crash, with Harry receiving little damage. Harry got a cold in June 2008 that passed on to Toni and eventually hit her kidneys, killing her. Harry took a dislike to Chris' girlfriend Brooke
Brooke Freeman
Brooke Freeman is a fictional character from the New Zealand soap opera Shortland Street, played by Beth Allen. Brooke debuted on-screen during the episode airing on 24 July 2008. The role was written with Allen in mind to play her. Brooke arrived as a locum GP but later advanced in her career...
eventually making Chris dump her.
In 2010 Harry learns he has a half brother, Phoenix Raynor and makes his life difficult, struggling with the lack of attention. In 2011 while being babysat by Chris' girlfriend Rachel
Rachel McKenna
Rachel McKenna is a fictional character from the New Zealand soap opera Shortland Street, played by Angela Bloomfield. Rachel first appeared on the show from 1993 to 1999. Then from 2001 to 2003. Rachel then made a very brief appearance in 2007 before returning as a core cast member in October 2009...
, Harry breaks a window, fails to do his chores and reverses her car into a neighbors car. Their feuding continues so much so, Harry tries to trip Rachel down the stairs. Rachel smacks Harry and Harry rings the police citing child abuse. Charges are laid against Rachel but after reaching an agreement with Chris with Gabrielle
Gabrielle Jacobs
Dr. Gabrielle Jacobs is a fictional character on the New Zealand soap opera Shortland Street and has been portrayed by Virginie Le Brun throughout two stints, the first from 2009 to 2010 and the second from 2011 to present...
's help, Harry drops the charges.
In November 2011 Harry has a crush on a older girl Natalie Dixon and try's to impress her by stealing Rachel McKenna
Rachel McKenna
Rachel McKenna is a fictional character from the New Zealand soap opera Shortland Street, played by Angela Bloomfield. Rachel first appeared on the show from 1993 to 1999. Then from 2001 to 2003. Rachel then made a very brief appearance in 2007 before returning as a core cast member in October 2009...
perfume without looking
but when Murray Cooper realize Harry is hiding from a girl, he puts the pieces together when Chris return home from Settle and give him advice which backfires when Harry gives her flowers. and when he rejects his father's advice and turn to Murray Cooper
Murray Cooper
Murray Cooper is a fictional character on the New Zealand soap opera Shortland Street. He arrived in October 2010 as the patriarch to the new family unit; the Coopers and the replacement owner of the IV following Kieran's death.-Creation and Introduction:...
for help who gives Harry a carefully staged ride on the back of his just-repaired motorbike. Harry is thrilled that his new cool factor got Natalies attention, but Chris is left feeling that he is running second to Murray in the parenting stakes