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David Harbour

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BIO

Harbour is best known for playing Chief Jim Hopper in the Netflix science fiction horror series Stranger Things. For his role in the series, Harbour has received nominations for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series (2017 and 2018) and the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Series, Miniseries or Television Film (2018). Harbour has won a Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series (2017) along with the rest of the cast.



Harbour began acting professionally on Broadway in 1999, in the revival of The Rainmaker. He then made his television debut that same year in an episode of Law & Order, playing a waiter. He appeared again in 2002 in an episode of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, playing a child murderer. Harbour portrayed the recurring role of MI6 Agent Roger Anderson in the ABC series Pan Am. In 2005, he was nominated for a Tony Award for his performance in a production of Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?. His theatre credits include Glengarry Glen Ross (Gerald Schoenfeld); The Merchant of Venice (Broadhurst); Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? (Longacre); Fifth of July (Signature); The Coast of Utopia (Lincoln Center); The Invention of Love (Lyceum).
He recently appeared on the London Stage in Theresa Rebeck's MAD HOUSE opposite Bill Pullman.
Harbour is also known for his role as CIA Agent Gregg Beam in Quantum of Solace, as Shep Campbell in Revolutionary Road, and as Russell Crowe's source in State of Play. He also received praise for his role as spree killer Paul Devildis in a 2009 episode of Law & Order: Criminal Intent. Harbour's other film credits include Brokeback Mountain, The Green Hornet, End of Watch, and Between Us. In 2013, he played a small role of a head doctor in the television series Elementary. From 2012 to 2014, he also played the recurring role of Elliot Hirsch in The Newsroom.
In 2014, Harbour played the recurring character of Dr. Reed Akley in the first season of the historical drama series Manhattan.
Harbour portrayed the title character in the film reboot Hellboy (2019). He will also co-star as Red Guardian in the Marvel Cinematic Universe film Black Widow (2020).

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STAGE CREDITS

[West End]
London Production, 2022
Michael


[Off-Broadway]
Shakespeare in the Park Production, 2016
Achilles [Replacement]


[Replacement]


[Broadway]
2012
John Williamson


[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer, 2010
Bassanio


[Off-Broadway]
2008
Laertes


[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2007
Doctor at the Seashore


[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2006
George Herwegh


[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2006
Nicholas Stankevich


[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2005
Nick


[Off-Broadway]
2004
Joel


[Off-Broadway]
2003
Arcite


[Off-Broadway]
2003
Fallon


[Off-Broadway]
2003
John Landis


[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2001
Moses John Jackson


[Off-Broadway]
2000
Performer


[Off-Broadway]
2000
Eddie Yaeger/Vito (Understudy)

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[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 1999
Farmhand


Noah Curry (Understudy)

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Additional Credits

Theater The Rainmaker The Invention of Love Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? The Coast of Utopia: Part 1 – Voyage The Coast of Utopia: Part 2 – Shipwreck The Coast of Utopia: Part 3 – Salvage The Merchant of Venice Glengarry Glen Ross Film and Tv Dhaka Black Widow El Hormiguero: Vacaciones en el Titanic Frankenstein's Monster's Monster, Frankenstein Stranger Things Hellboy Animals. Drunk History Human Affairs Sleepless Crisis in Six Scenes Suicide Squad Banshee Black Mass The Newsroom Manhattan A Walk Among the Tombstones The Equalizer Rake X/Y Parkland Snitch Midnight Sun Elementary Between Us End of Watch Blue Knife Fight Pan Am Tilda Isolation W.E. Thin Ice The Green Hornet Every Day Royal Pains Law & Order: Criminal Intent Law & Order: Criminal Intent Lie to Me State of Play Revolutionary Road Quantum of Solace Law & Order Awake The Unit Midnight Son The Wedding Weekend The Book of Daniel Confess Brokeback Mountain War of the Worlds Kinsey Hack Law & Order: Special Victims Unit


Movies

Kinsey
[ 2004 ] Robert Kinsey
War of the Worlds
[ 2005 ] Dock Worker
Confess
[ 2005 ] FBI Agent McAllister
Brokeback Mountain
[ 2005 ] Randall Malone
The Wedding Weekend
[ 2006 ] David
Awake
[ 2007 ] Dracula
Quantum of Solace
[ 2008 ] Gregg Beam
Revolutionary Road
[ 2008 ] Shep Campbell
State of Play
[ 2009 ] PointCorp Insider
Every Day
[ 2010 ] Brian
Thin Ice
[ 2011 ] Bob Egan
Isolation
[ 2011 ] Dr. Sloan
W.E.
[ 2011 ] Ernest
The Green Hornet
[ 2011 ] Scanlon
Between Us
[ 2012 ] Joel
Knife Fight
[ 2012 ] Stephen Green
End of Watch
[ 2012 ] Van Hauser
Parkland
[ 2013 ] Gordon Shanklin
Snitch
[ 2013 ] Jay Price
The Equalizer
[ 2014 ] Mters
A Walk Among the Tombstones
[ 2014 ] Ray
X/Y
[ 2014 ] Todd
Black Mass
[ 2015 ] John Morris
Suicide Squad
[ 2016 ] Dexter Tolliver
Sleepless
[ 2017 ] Dennison
Human Affairs
[ 2018 ] Ronnie
Hellboy
[ 2019 ] Hellboy
Extraction
[ 2020 ] Gpar
Black Widow
[ 2021 ] Alexei
No Sudden Move
[ 2021 ] Matt Wertz
Violent Night
[ 2022 ] Santa Claus
Gran Turismo
[ 2023 ] Jack Salter
Thunderbolts
[ 2024 ] Alexei Shostakov, Red Guardian
Night of the Zoopocalypse
[ 2024 ] Dan
Night of the Zoopocalypse
[ 2024 ] Dan
A Working Man
[ 2025 ] Gunny Lefferty
Thunderbolts*
[ 2025 ] Alexei Shostakov
Avengers: Doomsday
[ 2026 ] Alexei ShostakovRed Guardian
Violent Night 2
[ 2026 ] Santa Claus
GOAT
[ 2026 ] Archie Everhardt (voice)

TV Shows

As the World Turns
Officer Shanks, Shanks
Banshee
Robert Dalton
Law & Order
Jay Carlin, Mike
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
Paul Devildis, Wesley John Kenderson
Pan Am
Roger Anderson
State of Affairs
David Patrick
Stranger Things
Jim Hopper
The Newsroom
Elliot Hirsch
What If...?
Alexei ShostakovRed Guardian
What If...?
Alexei Shostakov
Creature Commandos
[ 2024-2025 ] Frankenstein
Creature Commandos
[ 2024-2025 ] Frankenstein
Creature Commandos
[ 2024-2025 ] Frankenstein (voice)
Stranger Things
[ 2016-2025 ] Jim Hopper
Marvel Zombies
[ 2025-2025 ] Alexei ShostakovRed Guardian (voice)

Awards and Nominations

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2005 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play

David Harbour, Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?

Tony Awards - 2005 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play

David Harbour, Edward Albee's Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?

Videos

News


Netflix Unveils STRANGER THINGS Finale Screening Locations- Find Out How to See the Episode in Theaters
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 3, 2025

To celebrate the conclusion of the record-breaking series, Netflix has revealed the full list of cities and theaters participating in fan screenings of the Stranger Things 5 Finale across the US and Canada.
Broadway Streaming Guide: December 2025 - Where to Watch PERCY JACKSON, New KNIVES OUT & More
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 3, 2025

As 2025 comes to a close, find out what to stream this December, including the new season of Percy Jackson & the Olympians, the third Knives Out movie, Noah Baumbach's Jay Kelly, Season 5 of Emily and Paris, and more.
STRANGER THINGS: THE FINAL SEASON CELEBRATION Set for The Paley Museum on December 18
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 3, 2025

The Paley Museum will present a special STRANGER THINGS: THE FINAL SEASON celebration on December 18 as part of its 2025 PaleyLive programming. The program continues The Paley Museum’s yearlong 50th anniversary schedule of screenings, conversations, and public events.
Video: Sadie Sink, Gaten Matarazzo, & STRANGER THINGS Cast Rap Series Recap on THE TONIGHT SHOW
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 26, 2025

The cast of Stranger Things, including Broadway alums Sadie Sink and Gaten Matarazzo, were featured in a recent video for The Tonight Show, where they rapped a recap of the hit series ahead of the fifth and final season. Check it out now!
Video: Watch the Trailer for Volume 1 of STRANGER THINGS 5
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 24, 2025

The trailer for Volume 1 of the fifth and final season of Stranger Things debuted this past weekend at the Netflix x CicLAvia One Last Bike Ride Event at the Main Stage on Melrose Avenue in Los Angeles. Watch the new trailer now.
Photos: Louis McCartney and More at Netflix's STRANGER THINGS Premiere
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 7, 2025

The stars STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW attended the LA premiere for the final series of the Netflix global phenomenon. See photos of Louis McCartney and more.
Photos: Sadie Sink, Gaten Matarazzo, & More at STRANGER THINGS 5 World Premiere
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 7, 2025

On Thursday, November 6, Netflix held the world premiere of Stranger Things 5 with the full cast in attendance. Take a look at photos from the event here, featuring Sadie Sink, Gaten Matarazzo, Maya Hawke, Louis McCartney, and more.
Broadway Streaming Guide: November 2025- Where to Watch THE ARTIST, New WICKED Special, & More
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 3, 2025

This November, Broadway fans will be treated to lots of new streaming content, including the debut of The Artist, new seasons of Palm Royale and Stranger Things, Downton Abbey, and more. 
Video: Watch the Official Trailer for STRANGER THINGS 5
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 30, 2025

Netflix has released the official trailer for the fifth and final season of Stranger Things, teasing an epic conclusion featuring fan-favorite characters like Eleven, Mike, and Will, as well as other notable characters, including the villainous Vecna. Watch the trailer now.
STRANGER THINGS Series Finale Coming to Theaters
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 23, 2025

In celebration of the conclusion of the fan-favorite series, Netflix will bring the finale episode of Stranger Things 5 to select theaters nationwide. The screenings will take place in over 350 theaters in the U.S. and Canada starting on December 31, 2025 at 5:00pm PT.
Video: Take a Look Back at the Legacy of STRANGER THINGS Ahead of Season 5
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 24, 2025

Netflix has released a new legacy featurette for Stranger Things ahead of the fifth and final season. Watch the video, featuring footage of Broadway alum Gaten Matarazzo (Sweeney Todd), Maya Hawke (off-Broadway's Eurydice), and more.
THUNDERBOLTS* Coming to Disney+ This Month
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 14, 2025

Thunderbolts*, the latest film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, will be available to stream on Disney+ beginning August 27. This follows the movie's digital debut in July and its theatrical release in May. 
Finn Wolfhard Unveils September US Tour Dates
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 31, 2025

inn Wolfhard will be returning to US audiences this September, stopping at cities across the country on this 8-date tour, including Brooklyn, Chicago, and DC.
CYMBELINE Set to Open At Theater At Monmouth in July
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 28, 2025

Theater at Monmouth will round out the Repertory portion of their 56th season with William Shakespeare's Cymbeline. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets here!
Video/Photos: STRANGER THINGS Season 5 Teaser Trailer and New Photos
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 16, 2025

It's time to return to Hawkins. Netflix has released the official teaser trailer for the long-awaited and highly anticipated fifth and final season of Stranger Things. Take a look at the teaser trailer and new photos below, featuring Broadway alum Gaten Matarazzo, Maya Hawke, David Harbour, and more.
Photos/Video: STRANGER THINGS Season 5 First Look, Official Date Announcement
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 2, 2025

Netflix has revealed that the highly anticipated fifth and final season of Stranger Things will release on Netflix across three premiere dates, beginning with four episodes on November 26, Take a look at new photos and a video here!
YOUNG PLAYWRIGHTS UKRAINE @THE TANK to be Presented in June
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 16, 2025

The Tank will present YOUNG PLAYWRIGHTS UKRAINE @THE TANK, the first New York production of two plays from Young Playwrights Ukraine. Learn more here and see how to attend!
Which Shows Have Been Revived the Most in the 21st Century?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - May 11, 2025

Three of this season’s plays and two of this season’s musicals are already getting revived for the second or third time this century! Twenty-five years into the 21st century and Broadway has already seen multiple revivals of Glengarry Glen Ross, Our Town, Romeo and Juliet, Gypsy, and Sunset Boulevard. 
Interview: Burke Swanson Is Living a Strangely Awesome Dream
by Nicole Rosky - May 8, 2025

Just last month, Stranger Things: The First Shadow opened at the Marquis Theatre, turning Broadway upside down for a season full of mystery, illusion, and of course, demogorgons. Burke Swanson is along for the ride as 'James Hopper Jr.', the teenage counterpart to the character made famous by David Harbour on the Netflix series. Burke just checked in with BroadwayWorld to tell us all about his new gig and why he is living out his dream in one of the most buzzed-about new shows on Broadway.
Listen: THUNDERBOLTS* Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Now Available
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 30, 2025

Hollywood Records has released Marvel Studios’ Thunderbolts* Original Motion Picture Soundtrack with music by Academy Award®-nominated composers Son Lux. Listen to it now!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has David Harbour been in?

David Harbour has appeared on Broadway in 8 shows.

How many West End shows has David Harbour been in?

David Harbour has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.

What was David Harbour's first West End show?

David Harbour's first West End show was Mad House which opened in 2022

What awards has David Harbour been nominated for?

Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? and Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Edward Albee's Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?.

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