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William Jackson Harper
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William Jackson Harper was born on 8 February 1980 in Dallas, Texas, USA. He is an actor and producer, known for
Midsommar (2019)
,
The Good Place (2016)
and
Paterson (2016)
.
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Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy
16 nominations total
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Known for
Midsommar
7.1
Josh
2019
The Good Place
8.2
TV Series
Chidi Anagonye
2016–2020 • 50 eps
Paterson
7.3
Everett
2016
Dark Waters
7.6
James Ross
2019
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Actor
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Producer
1
Soundtrack
1
Self
34
Archive Footage
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Actor
Upcoming
5
These Days
Will
Released
TV Series
2021
1 episode
The Life and Deaths of Wilson Shedd
John Lawson
Completed
2026
American Hostage
Ben Hairston
Completed
TV Series
2026
8 episodes
Jodie
Mack
(voice)
Completed
Conviction
Filming
TV Series
1 episode
Previous
49
Cry Wolf
TV Series
Arthur
2026
6 episodes
The Morning Show
8.1
TV Series
Ben
2025
6 episodes
Elsbeth
7.5
TV Series
Gary Pidgeon
2025
1 episode
A Man in Full
6.5
TV Mini Series
Wes Jordan
2024
6 episodes
Primary Trust
Video
Kenneth
2023
Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania
6.0
Quaz
2023
Landscape with Invisible Hand
5.9
Mr. Campbell
2023
Dogs in Space
7.2
TV Series
Loaf
(voice)
2021–2022
17 episodes
Little Demon
7.0
TV Series
Jimmy
(voice)
2022
1 episode
The Resort
7.3
TV Series
Noah
2022
8 episodes
Death to 2021
6.3
TV Special
Zero Fournine
2021
Love Life
7.4
TV Series
Marcus Watkins
2021
10 episodes
Inside Job
7.7
TV Series
Bryan Jacobsen
Bryan Bot
(voice)
2021
1 episode
The Underground Railroad
7.4
TV Mini Series
Royal
2021
3 episodes
American Dad!
7.4
TV Series
Nathaniel
Prince
TV Reporter
(voice)
2020–2021
3 episodes
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Producer
Previous
1
Love Life
7.4
TV Series
executive producer
2021
4 episodes
Soundtrack
Previous
1
The Electric Company
7.8
TV Series
performer: "The Danny Rebus Blues"
2009
1 episode
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129
Clip 1:01
William Jackson Harper on Receiving His First Emmy Nomination
Clip 0:49
The Electric Company: Hey You Guys!
Clip 0:49
The Electric Company: Hey You Guys!
Clip 2:33
The Good Place: Pandemonium
Clip 2:47
The Good Place: How Time Works In The Afterlife
Clip 2:55
The Good Place: Chidi Goes Insane And Eats Peep Chili
Clip 1:50
The Good Place: The Gang Calls Bullshirt When Child's Ex Arrives
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Alternative name
William J. Harper
Height
5′ 8″ (1.73 m)
Born
February 8
,
1980
Dallas, Texas, USA
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He had seriously considered quitting acting before he was cast in
The Good Place (2016)
.
Quotes
Your soulmate can be anything. It could be the person you marry, or it could just be literally your bosom buddy. Whatever is the most fulfilling relationship for you. It can be whatever you want it to be.
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