Jon Tenney

Jonathan Frederick "Jon" Tenney (born December 16, 1961) is an American actor who is most known for his work on The Closer and Major Crimes, in which he plays the role of Fritz Howard. --- Tenney was born in Princeton, New Jersey, the son of Lillian Sandra Baum, a psychiatrist, and Frederick Haworth Tenney, a research physicist. His maternal grandparents were Polish Jewish immigrants, while his father had English ancestry. He received his B.A. degree from Vassar College in 1984, where he majored in drama and philosophy. He later attended The Juilliard School's Drama Division as a member of Group 19 (1986–1990). Tenney made his professional debut starring in a touring production of The Real Thing directed by Mike Nichols. This led to his working steadily on and off-Broadway, as well as in regional theater. His New York City stage credits include Biloxi Blues, The Substance of Fire, and The Heiress. His work in television includes a lead role in the short-lived Steven Bochco series Brooklyn South, the Kristin Chenoweth sitcom Kristin and guest appearances on Will & Grace, Murphy Brown, Spenser: for Hire, and Get Real. --- Tenney was married to actress Teri Hatcher from 1994 to 2003 and they have daughter Emerson Rose Tenney, born in November 1997. He married producer Leslie Urdang on June 16, 2012.