Harley Venton (born December 28, 1952) is a Canadian-born American television, film, and Broadway actor.
[2] In 1983, Venton relocated to California permanently, and shortly thereafter, began making frequent appearances on episodic television programs.
[3] In 1983, ABC expressed interest in Venton for the role of David Addison on the comedy-drama series Moonlighting.
Cybill Shepherd wanted Venton to play Addison, but producer Glenn Gordon Caron ultimately gave the role to Bruce Willis.
[10] His film roles include Sleeping with the Enemy (1991), Clear and Present Danger (1994), World Upon Her Shoulder (1998), and Falling Like This (2001).