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BIO

LCT3: After the Blast. An Emmy nominee, William Jackson Harper was recently seen opposite Paul Rudd in Marvel’s Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania and in MGM’s Landscape with Invisible Hand (premiered at Sundance). In 2022, Harper starred in Peacock’s series “The Resort.” In 2021, he starred as Marcus Watkins in HBO Max’s anthology series “Love Life” (also executive produced; Critics’ Choice and NAACP Image award nominations). He recently completed production on the Netflix limited series “A Man in Full” (executive produced by David E. Kelley and Regina King), and the new animated film Jodie (MTV). In 2021, Harper starred in the indie We Broke Up and as Royal in Barry Jenkins’ Emmy nominated Amazon limited series “The Underground Railroad” (Critics’ Choice Award nomination). From 2016-2020, Harper portrayed Chidi in NBC’s award-winning comedy series “The Good Place” (Emmy nomination and two consecutive Critics’ Choice Award nominations). In 2020, Harper narrated the Marvel audio book series Black Panther: Sins of the King. He also starred in the Williamstown Theatre Festival’s Audible presentation of Stacy Osei-Kuffour’s Animals. In 2019, Harper starred in the Focus Features’ Dark Waters (directed by Todd Haynes). Harper also starred in A24’s thriller Midsommar (directed by Ari Aster). His additional feature film credits include Lost Holiday, Paterson, True Story, All Good Things and How to Tell You’re a Douchebag. On TV, Harper co-starred as Xander in the second season of Amazon’s “Jack Ryan.” Additionally, he has made guest appearances on numerous series including “30 Rock,” “The Blacklist,” “Law & Order,” “Law & Order: CI,” “Deadbeat,” “High Maintenance,” “Unforgettable,” the PBS children’s series “The Electric Company,” and the telefilms “The Breaks” and “The Share.” His theater credits include appearing on Broadway in the Tony Award winning play “All the Way,” with Bryan Cranston; his 2018 playwriting debut with the drama Travisville (Ensemble Studio Theatre); Eboni Booth’s Primary Trust (Roundabout); A Family for All Occasions (LAByrinth); Modern Terrorism (Second Stage); TheTotal Bent, Titus Andronicus, Measure for Measure (The Public); Placebo, A Cool Dip in the Barren Saharan Crick (Playwrights Horizons); and Queens Boulevard, Paradise Park (Signature). Harper also has numerous regional theater credits including Ruined, Hamlet, Much Ado About Nothing and Romeo and Juliet.

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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2024
Astrov


[Off-Broadway]
Roundabout Theatre Off-Broadway Premiere Production, 2023
Kenneth


[Off-Broadway]
Lincoln Center Theater Off-Broadway Premiere, 2017
Oliver


[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2014
Stokely Carmichael


[Off-Broadway]
Second Stage Theatre Production, 2012
Performer


[Off-Broadway]
World Premiere, 2012


[Off-Broadway]
Public Theater Production, 2011
Voice of Martius

Demetrius

Voice of Martius

Demetrius

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2010
Performer


[Off-Broadway]
2009
Simon / Soldier / Miner / Aid Worker


[Off-Broadway]
2008
Benny


[Off-Broadway]
2007
Flower Seller / Doctor 2 / Cabbie 1 / Criminal 1


Productions

 
[Off-Broadway, 2008]
Dance Captain

Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2024 - Outstanding Lead Performance in a Play

William Jackson Harper, Primary Trust

Tony Awards - 2024 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play

William Jackson Harper, Uncle Vanya

IT Awards - 2009 - Outstanding Ensemble

William Jackson HarperStomp and Shout (an' Work it All Out)

News


William Jackson Harper Joins THE MORNING SHOW Season 4
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 24, 2024

William Jackson Harper is the latest name to join the growing cast of Apple TV's The Morning Show. In Season 4, Harper will play the recurring character of Ben, the 'self-assured and innovative' Head of Sports at the network. Earlier this year, he was nominated for a Tony Award for his performance as Astrov in the Broadway revival of Uncle Vanya.
ILLINOISE, MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG, OH, MARY! Take Top Honors At LGBTQ Critics' Dorian Theater Awards
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 4, 2024

GALECA: The Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics honored ILLINOISE, MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG, and OH, MARY! at the Dorian Theater Awards, celebrating the best of Broadway and Off-Broadway for 2023-24.
Video: William Jackson Harper Talks Tony Nomination for UNCLE VANYA
by Josh Sharpe - May 31, 2024

William Jackson Harper stopped by GMA3 on Friday to talk about his role as Astrov in Uncle Vanya, for which he just received his first Tony nomination. Harper has an extensive background in theater, previously appearing on Broadway in the Tony Award-winning play All The Way. Watch the interview now!
MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG And STEREOPHONIC Lead LGBTQ Critics' Dorian Theater Award Nominations
by A.A. Cristi - May 14, 2024

GALECA: The Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics' 39 theater wing members named their favorites in New York theater for the second annual Dorian Theater Awards, this time toasting the best in Broadway and Off-Broadway for the 2023-2024 season.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has William Jackson Harper been in?

William Jackson Harper has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

How many West End shows has William Jackson Harper been in?

William Jackson Harper has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has William Jackson Harper been nominated for?

Outstanding Lead Performance in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Primary Trust, Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Uncle Vanya and Outstanding Ensemble (IT Awards) for Stomp and Shout (an' Work it All Out).

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