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David Harbour
Known for
International recognition as Jim Hopper in the Netflix series Stranger Things (2016-present), one of the most beloved characters in contemporary fiction. Previous work in Aaron Sorkin's The Newsroom (2012-2014) and Revolutionary Road (2008). Starred in Hellboy (2019), Marvel's Black Widow (2021) as Red Guardian, and We're the Millers (2013). An American actor of wide range across prestige television drama, superhero cinema, and comedy, whose portrayal of the police chief established him as one of the most beloved performers in contemporary streaming.
David Harbour
43 Movies
22 Series
International recognition as Jim Hopper in the Netflix series Stranger Things (2016-present), one of the most beloved characters in contemporary fiction. Previous work in Aaron Sorkin's The Newsroom (2012-2014) and Revolutionary Road (2008). Starred in Hellboy (2019), Marvel's Black Widow (2021) as Red Guardian, and We're the Millers (2013). An American actor of wide range across prestige television drama, superhero cinema, and comedy, whose portrayal of the police chief established him as one of the most beloved performers in contemporary streaming.
Movies
Plays Alexei Shostakov
Avengers: Doomsday
2026
Plays Dock Worker
War of the Worlds
2005
Plays Archie Everhardt (voice)
GOAT
2026
Plays Alexei Shostakov
Thunderbolts*
2025
Plays Randall Malone
Brokeback Mountain
2005
Plays Gregg Beam
Quantum of Solace
2008
Plays Masters
The Equalizer
2014
Plays Gunny Lefferty
A Working Man
2025
Plays Alexei
Black Widow
2021
Plays Ray
A Walk Among the Tombstones
2014
Plays Dexter Tolliver
Suicide Squad
2016
Plays Jack Salter
Gran Turismo
2023
Plays Ernest
We Have a Ghost
2023
Plays Shep Campbell
Revolutionary Road
2008
Plays Santa
Violent Night
2022
Plays Alexei Shostakov
Avengers: Secret Wars
2027
Plays John Morris
Black Mass
2015
Plays Frank Scanlon
The Green Hornet
2011
Plays Hellboy / Anung Un Rama
Hellboy
2019
Plays Van Hauser
End of Watch
2012
Plays Matt Wertz
No Sudden Move
2021
Plays Dan (voice)
Night of the Zoopocalypse
2025
Plays PointCorp Insider
State of Play
2009
Plays Jay Price
Snitch
2013
Plays Dracula
Awake
2007
Plays Bob Egan
Thin Ice
2012
Plays Doug Dennison
Sleepless
2017
Plays Santa Claus
Violent Night 2
2026
Plays Robert Kinsey
Kinsey
2004
Plays Ernest
W.E.
2011
Plays Gordon Shanklin
Parkland
2013
Plays Todd
X/Y
2014
Plays Agent Jim McAllister
Confess
2005
Plays Major Trautman
John Rambo
2027
Plays Jimmy Galante
The Trashers
Plays Brian
Every Day
2010
Plays Joel
Between Us
2012
Producer
Plays David Harbour III / David Harbour Jr. / Frankenstein
Frankenstein's Monster's Monster, Frankenstein
2019
Plays Ronnie
Human Affairs
2018
Plays Dr. Sloan
Isolation
2011
Plays David
The Wedding Weekend
2006
Plays Stephen Green
Knife Fight
2013
TV Shows
Plays Jim Hopper
Stranger Things
2016
Plays David Potter
Rake
2014
Plays David Patrick
State of Affairs
2014
Plays Buck (voice)
Q-Force
2021
Plays Reed Akley
Manhattan
2014
Plays Elliot Hirsch
The Newsroom
2012
Plays Frankenstein (voice)
Creature Commandos
2024
Producer
Plays Floyd Smernitch
DTF St. Louis
2026
Plays Vic
Crisis in Six Scenes
2016
Plays Alexei Shostakov / Red Guardian (voice)
Marvel Zombies
2025
Plays Cooper
Blue
2012
Plays Paul Devildis
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
2001
Plays Robert Dalton
Banshee
2013
Plays Mike
Law & Order
1990
Plays Alexei Shostakov (voice)
What If...?
2021
Plays Gary Weber
The Unit
2006
Plays Frank Ambrose
Lie to Me
2009
Plays Dr. Mason Baldwin
Elementary
2012
Plays Hawk (voice)
Animals.
2016
Plays Christopher Clark
Hack
2002
Plays Fred Kranepool (voice)
The Simpsons
1989
Plays Dan Samuels
Royal Pains
2009
Latest Trailers
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Avengers: Doomsday
Full Filmography
Avengers: Secret Wars
Alexei Shostakov
2027
Film
John Rambo
Major Trautman
2027
Film
Avengers: Doomsday
Alexei Shostakov
2026
Film
Violent Night 2
Santa Claus
2026
Film
DTF St. Louis
Floyd Smernitch · 7 episodes
2026–
TV
GOAT
Archie Everhardt (voice)
2026
Film
Marvel Zombies
Alexei Shostakov / Red Guardian (voice) · 4 episodes
2025–
TV
Thunderbolts*
Alexei Shostakov
2025
Film
A Working Man
Gunny Lefferty
2025
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is David Harbour and where are they from?
David Harbour is 51 years old, born on April 10, 1975 in New York City, New York, USA.
What are the most famous roles of David Harbour?
David Harbour is best known for roles in Suicide Squad, Black Widow, The Equalizer.
How many movies has David Harbour been in?
Over a 25-year career (since 2001), David Harbour has appeared in 43 movies and 22 TV shows.
What was David Harbour's first movie?
The career of David Harbour began with The Invention of Love (2001).
What is David Harbour's most recent movie or series?
David Harbour's most recent release is Evil Genius, which premiered on September 12, 2026.
What TV shows has David Harbour appeared in?
On television, David Harbour has appeared in Stranger Things, The Simpsons, What If...?, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.
Does David Harbour have any upcoming projects?
Yes, David Harbour's upcoming work includes: Violent Night 2 (2026), Avengers: Doomsday (2026), John Rambo (2027).
David Harbour
1975-04-10 · New York City, New York, USA
David Kenneth Harbour (born April 10, 1975) is an American actor. He gained global recognition for his portrayal of Jim Hopper in the Netflix science fiction series Stranger Things (2016–2025), for which he received two nominations for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series. His starring film roles include the title character in Hellboy (2019), Santa Claus in Violent Night (2022), and a former racer in the sports film Gran Turismo (2023). Harbour has played Red Guardian in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, including the films Black Widow (2021), Thunderbolts* (2025), Avengers: Doomsday (2026) and Avengers: Secret Wars (2027). Harbour also voiced Eric Frankenstein in the animated television series Creature Commandos (2024–present).David Harbour, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.