History of David Harbour in Timeline
David Harbour is an American actor best known for his role as Jim Hopper in the hit Netflix series Stranger Things, earning him two Primetime Emmy Award nominations. He has taken on diverse leading roles in films such as Hellboy and Violent Night, where he portrayed Santa Claus. Harbour also plays Red Guardian in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, appearing in Black Widow and the upcoming Thunderbolts* film. Additionally, he voices Eric Frankenstein in the animated television series Creature Commandos. His performances span genres, showcasing his versatility and solidifying his place in the entertainment industry.
April 10, 1975: David Harbour Born
On April 10, 1975, David Kenneth Harbour was born. He is an American actor.
1994: Theater at Monmouth
From 1994, David Harbour performed with The Theater at Monmouth at Cumston Hall in Monmouth, Maine, where he acted in Shakespearian productions such as The Tempest, Much Ado About Nothing, The Winter's Tale, and Hamlet.
1997: Dartmouth Graduation
In 1997, David Harbour graduated from Dartmouth College where he majored in drama and Italian and was a member of the Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity.
1997: Theater at Monmouth
Until 1997, David Harbour performed with The Theater at Monmouth at Cumston Hall in Monmouth, Maine, where he acted in Shakespearian productions such as The Tempest, Much Ado About Nothing, The Winter's Tale, and Hamlet.
1998: Underground Poker Clubs
In 1998, David Harbour knew the gangster who was the basis for John Malkovich's character "Teddy KGB" in the film Rounders, due to his gambling at underground poker clubs.
1999: Broadway Debut
In 1999, David Harbour began acting professionally on Broadway in the revival of The Rainmaker. He made his television debut that year on the television show Law & Order, playing a waiter.
2002: Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Appearance
In 2002, David Harbour appeared in an episode of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, playing a child murderer.
2005: Tony Award Nomination
In 2005, David Harbour was nominated for a Tony Award for his performance as Nick in the revival of Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?
2009: Law & Order: Criminal Intent
In 2009, David Harbour received praise for his role as spree killer Paul Devildis in an episode of Law & Order: Criminal Intent.
2012: The Newsroom Role
From 2012, David Harbour had the recurring role of Elliot Hirsch in The Newsroom.
2013: Elementary Role
In 2013, David Harbour had a small role as a head doctor in the television series Elementary.
2014: Manhattan Role
In 2014, David Harbour played the recurring character of Dr. Reed Akley in the first season of the historical drama series Manhattan.
2015: Stranger Things Casting
In 2015, David Harbour was cast as Chief Jim Hopper in the Netflix science fiction horror series Stranger Things.
2016: Stranger Things Debut
In 2016, David Harbour gained global recognition for his portrayal of Jim Hopper in the Netflix science fiction series Stranger Things, for which he received two nominations for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series.
2017: Awards and Nominations
In 2017, David Harbour received a nomination for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for Stranger Things and won a Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series along with the rest of the cast.
2018: Awards and Nominations
In 2018, David Harbour received a nomination for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series and the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Series, Miniseries or Television Film for Stranger Things.
2019: Relationship with Lily Allen
In 2019, David Harbour began a relationship with English singer-songwriter Lily Allen.
2019: Hellboy Title Role
In 2019, David Harbour starred as the title character in the film Hellboy.
September 7, 2020: Marriage to Lily Allen
On September 7, 2020, David Harbour married Lily Allen in Las Vegas in a wedding officiated by an Elvis impersonator.
July 2021: Socialist Ideology
In an interview with The Guardian in July 2021, David Harbour said he was a socialist and elaborated on his views.
2021: Black Widow Release
In 2021, David Harbour played Red Guardian in the Marvel Cinematic Universe film Black Widow.
2022: Violent Night Release
In 2022, David Harbour had a starring role in the Christmas action comedy film Violent Night.
2023: Gran Turismo Role
In 2023, David Harbour played a former racer in the sports film Gran Turismo.
December 2024: Alleged Separation
In December 2024, The Telegraph alleged that Lily Allen and David Harbour had separated, after Allen's dating profile was reportedly spotted on the exclusive dating app Raya.
2024: Creature Commandos Voice Role
In 2024, David Harbour voiced Eric Frankenstein in the animated television series Creature Commandos.
2025: Thunderbolts* Role
In 2025, David Harbour is slated to reprise his role as Red Guardian in the Marvel Cinematic Universe film Thunderbolts*.
2025: Alleged Separation
In early 2025, other reports stated that Lily Allen and David Harbour had separated.
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