David Harbour
USA- Early Life and Education
- Career Beginnings
- Television and Stage Success
- Breakthrough with "Stranger Things"
- Recent Projects and Future Endeavors
- Awards and Accolades
Early Life and Education
David Kenneth Harbour was born on April 10, 1975, in White Plains, New York, to real estate agents Kenneth and Nancy Harbour. He attended Byram Hills High School in Armonk, New York, before enrolling in Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire, graduating in 1997.
Career Beginnings
Harbour began his acting career in 1999 with roles in the Broadway play "The Rainmaker" and the television series "Law & Order" (1 episode). He continued to appear in various projects over the next decade, mostly in supporting roles.
Television and Stage Success
Harbour's notable theater, film, and television works include "The Invention of Love" (2001, play), "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" (2002, 1 episode), "Law & Order: Criminal Intent" (2004, 1 episode; 2009, 1 episode), "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?" (2005, play), "Brokeback Mountain" (2005), "War of the Worlds" (2005), "Awake" (2007), "Revolutionary Road" (2008), "State of Play" (2009), "Lie to Me" (2009, 1 episode), "The Merchant of Venice" (2010-2011, play), "W.E." (2011), "Pan Am" (2011-2012, 6 episodes), "The Equalizer" (2014), "Manhattan" (2014, 10 episodes), "Black Mass" (2015), "Banshee" (2015-2016, 2 episodes), and "Stranger Things" (17 episodes).
Breakthrough with "Stranger Things"
In the Netflix original series "Stranger Things," Harbour landed the role of Hawkins Police Chief Jim Hopper. The character resonated with audiences, propelling Harbour to international recognition and critical acclaim.
Recent Projects and Future Endeavors
Harbour's upcoming projects include the reboot of "Hellboy," in which he stars as the titular demon, and the third season of "Stranger Things," scheduled for release in 2019.
Awards and Accolades
Harbour's performance in "Stranger Things" has earned him numerous nominations and awards, including an Emmy Award (2017), a Golden Globe (2018), and a Screen Actors Guild Award (2018). In 2018, he also received a Critics' Choice Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series.
