History of David Harbour in Timeline

David Harbour is a celebrated American actor recognized for his outstanding performances across television, film, and theatre. He is renowned for his roles in various acclaimed productions. His talent has garnered him nominations for prestigious awards, including two Primetime Emmy Awards, a Tony Award, and a Golden Globe Award, highlighting his significant contributions to the entertainment industry.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

April 10, 1975: David Harbour's Birth

On April 10, 1975, David Kenneth Harbour was born. He is an American actor who has received nominations for prestigious awards.

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1994: Performed at The Theater at Monmouth

From 1994, David Harbour performed with The Theater at Monmouth at Cumston Hall in Monmouth, Maine.

1997: Graduation from Dartmouth College

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: Performed at The Theater at Monmouth

Until 1997, David Harbour performed with The Theater at Monmouth at Cumston Hall in Monmouth, Maine.

1998: Rounders Film Inspiration

As a young man in New York City, David Harbour knew the gangster who John Malkovich's character Teddy KGB was based on in the 1998 film 'Rounders'.

1999: Broadway and Television Debut

In 1999, David Harbour began acting professionally on Broadway in the revival of 'The Rainmaker', and he made his television debut on 'Law & Order'.

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1999: Broadway Debut and Television Debut on Law & Order

In 1999, David Harbour made his professional Broadway debut in the revival of 'The Rainmaker'. He also made his television debut on 'Law & Order' in 1999.

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2002: Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

In 2002, David Harbour appeared in an episode of 'Law & Order: Special Victims Unit', playing a child murderer.

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2005: Role in Brokeback Mountain

In 2005, David Harbour had a supporting role in the film 'Brokeback Mountain'.

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?'.

2008: Role in Revolutionary Road

In 2008, David Harbour had a supporting role in the film 'Revolutionary Road'.

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'.

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2012: The Newsroom

From 2012, David Harbour had the recurring role of Elliot Hirsch in 'The Newsroom'.

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2013: Role in Elementary

In 2013, David Harbour had a small role as a head doctor in the television series 'Elementary'.

2014: Manhattan

In 2014, David Harbour played the recurring character of Dr. Reed Akley in the first season of the historical drama series 'Manhattan'.

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2015: Role in Black Mass

In 2015, David Harbour had a supporting role in the film 'Black Mass'.

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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

In 2016, David Harbour gained global recognition for his portrayal of Jim Hopper in the Netflix science fiction series 'Stranger Things'.

2017: Screen Actors Guild Award

In 2017, David Harbour won a Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series along with the rest of the cast of Stranger Things.