William Gao
William Gao is a young British actor, still closer to the start of a career than to the middle. His record shows 7 titles to date. Tao Xu in 'Heartstopper' is the part that put his name in circulation. There is also 'Heartstopper Forever' on the resume. His first credit dates from 2021.
William Gao
6 Movies
1 Series
William Gao is a young British actor, still closer to the start of a career than to the middle. His record shows 7 titles to date. Tao Xu in 'Heartstopper' is the part that put his name in circulation. There is also 'Heartstopper Forever' on the resume. His first credit dates from 2021.
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How old is William Gao and where are they from?
William Gao is 23 years old, born on February 20, 2003 in London, England, UK.
What are the most famous roles of William Gao?
William Gao is best known for roles in Heartstopper Forever, Sunrise, Heartstopper: Ending on a Hi.
How many movies has William Gao been in?
Over a 5-year career (since 2021), William Gao has appeared in 6 movies and 1 TV shows.
What was William Gao's first movie?
The career of William Gao began with Crescendo (2021).
What is William Gao's most recent movie or series?
William Gao's most recent release is Heartstopper: Ending on a Hi, which premiered on July 24, 2026.
What TV shows has William Gao appeared in?
On television, William Gao has appeared in Heartstopper, Later... with Jools Holland, Heartstopper Forever: The Official Podcast, Heartstopper: The Official Podcast.
William Gao
2003-02-20 · London, England, UK
William Gao (Chinese: 高鑫; pinyin: Gāo Xīn; born 20 February 2003) is an English actor and musician. He is known for his debut role as Tao Xu in the Netflix series Heartstopper (2022–present), for which he was nominated for a Children's and Family Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Performance.
Gao and his younger sister Olivia Hardy formed a music duo called Wasia Project in 2019.