David Harbour

David Harbour
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Name:
David Harbour
Real name:
David Kenneth Harbour
Who is:
, actor
Birth date:
(50 y.o.)
Place of birth:
New York
Height:
6'3 ft ()
Weight:
214 lb (97 kg)
Relationship:
married
Birth Sign:
(characteristic)
Chinese zodiac:
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Biography of David Harbour

David Harbour, who hit his stride after turning 40, isn't just known as one of the most talented actors around—he's also one of the most delightfully eccentric. While the whole world awaits the new Hellboy (2019) and another season of Stranger Things, the actor's out there chatting with penguins and officiating his fans' weddings. His net worth: $6 million.
In the Picture: David Harbour
In the Picture: David Harbour

Childhood and First Roles

David Harbour was born into a family of real estate agents, Kenneth and Nancy Harbour, in New York on April 10, 1975.
Little David Harbour
Little David Harbour
David dreamed of becoming an actor from childhood. After graduating college in 1997, he made his Broadway debut in The Rainmaker. His roles in The Mousetrap, Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? and other equally famous classic plays earned him a stellar reputation and even his first Tony nomination.
Young David Harbour
Young David Harbour
David balanced theater work with television appearances, landing small roles in successful TV shows and projects. He made his screen debut in 1999 on Law & Order, playing a homeless man.
Young David Harbour
Young David Harbour
His big-screen debut came in 2004 with the true-story drama Kinsey, starring Liam Neeson and Laura Linney.

David's role in the blockbuster War of the Worlds (2005) was small, but working alongside global cinema stars like Tom Cruise and Tim Robbins boosted his confidence.
David Harbour in Brokeback Mountain
David Harbour in Brokeback Mountain
That same year, David appeared in the legendary Brokeback Mountain, again in a small role. He played Randall, one of Jack's secret lovers. In the tragic film, Jake Gyllenhaal and Heath Ledger played the star-crossed cowboys.
A Moustached David Harbour in Quantum of Solace
A Moustached David Harbour in Quantum of Solace
David Harbour's decade-long struggle for recognition ended in 2008 with two breakthrough films. First came the James Bond film Quantum of Solace with Daniel Craig, where Harbour played agent Gregg Beam. Around the same time, the drama Revolutionary Road with Kate Winslet and Leonardo DiCaprio was released. In this commercially successful film that earned three Oscar nominations, Harbour played Shep Campbell.
A Frame from the Film Revolutionary Road
A Frame from the Film Revolutionary Road
Later, he played district attorney Scanlon in the crime thriller The Green Hornet and Bob in the twist-ending comedy thriller Thin Ice.
David Harbour in Parkland
David Harbour in Parkland
According to Zoomboola.com, in 2013, David was cast as an FBI agent in the biographical drama Parkland. Zac Efron, Paul Giamatti, and Billy Bob Thornton also starred in it.

Deserved Recognition

While David's distinctive look and steady stream of film roles had established him as a working actor, he was still far from achieving global stardom. His big break finally came in 2014 with the release of A Walk Among the Tombstones. Critics took notice of David Harbour's chilling performance as one of the killers, delivering work that held its own alongside Liam Neeson and Dan Stevens.
David Harbour in A Walk Among the Tombstones
David Harbour in A Walk Among the Tombstones
In that same year, the actor appeared in the political thriller The Equalizer. He worked alongside Denzel Washington and Chloë Grace Moretz. David's compelling performances, natural charisma, and ability to inhabit any role—from noble cop to twisted killer—earned him rave reviews and signaled bigger things ahead.
David Harbour and Denzel Washington in The Equalizer
David Harbour and Denzel Washington in The Equalizer

Stranger Things Master

The first season of Netflix's Stranger Things was a massive hit with fans. The Duffer Brothers, known for their work on Wayward Pines starring the legendary Matt Dillon, were incredibly selective when casting their new project.
Stranger Things - A Trailer of the First Season
While the twin brothers disagreed on some casting choices, both Matt and Ross were certain about David Harbour for the role of police chief Hopper. Harbour delivered outstanding performances across two seasons. Audiences were captivated by his investigation work, battle with alcoholism, and complex relationship with Winona Ryder's character.
On the Set of Stranger Things
On the Set of Stranger Things
The presence of people with superpowers, parallel worlds, secret experiments, love, and friendship made the project successful. The show offered something for everyone to connect with. The cast, especially David Harbour who became the show's breakout star by portraying an ordinary yet roguish and world-weary small-town cop, was key to the project's success. Hopper was such a compelling and authentic character that it became Harbour's career-defining role.
David Harbour as a Policeman, Hopper
David Harbour as a Policeman, Hopper
Working alongside Suicide Squad's star-studded cast marked the natural next step in the 40-year-old actor's Hollywood breakthrough. He portrayed the National Security Council official, Dexter Tolliver. Joel Kinnaman, Margot Robbie, Scott Eastwood, and Jared Leto also starred in the picture.
David Harbour in Sleepless
David Harbour in Sleepless
The police thriller Sleepless hit theaters at the end of 2017. In this picture, David worked alongside Jamie Foxx, Michelle Monaghan, Dermot Mulroney, and some other actors.

The fantasy film Hellboy: Rise of the Blood Queen premiered in 2019, with David starring as Hellboy battling an ancient witch. Unlike the previous parts of Hellboy that had been directed by Guillermo del Toro, this one was directed by Neil Marshall.

Test screenings in 2018 generated high audience expectations and positive reactions to the new actor taking on the cult comic book character, despite fans' love for Ron Perlman's earlier portrayal of Hellboy. Milla Jovovich and a British star of the TV show Deadwood, Ian McShane, also starred in the picture.
How David Harbour Became Hellboy
Harbour also starred opposite Chris Hemsworth in the 2020 action film Extraction.

Private Life of David Harbour

The actor, completely captivated by success, delights his fans with eccentric antics. Headlines screamed when David danced with penguins in Antarctica in 2018, and in September, he officiated a wedding ceremony for one of his fans while dressed as his cop character, Hopper.
David Harbour Dances with Penguins
David is very active on social media and loves to share his life with fans. The actor once revealed that he struggled with serious alcohol problems in his youth, which led to a mental health diagnosis. He began hearing voices and believed God was speaking to him. His terrified parents sent him for treatment, something he remains deeply grateful for.
David Harbour and Julia Stiles
David Harbour and Julia Stiles
In 2009, the actor started dating Maria Thayer. Their relationship lasted just over a year. After Maria, he began dating Julia Stiles, but that relationship was also short-lived. Julia was the initiator of their breakup. According to her, she wanted more stability in the relationship.
In early 2018, the actor started dating Alison Sudol. The couple didn't hide their affection, frequently appearing together at various events.

In 2020, Harbour married singer Lily Allen. She's 11 years younger than David. They made their public debut at the BAFTA ceremony and didn't wait long to tie the knot. The wedding was anything but fancy. The couple exchanged rings and vows, took pictures on the street with an Elvis impersonator, and then had a snack in a burger joint.
David Harbour and Lily Allen's wedding
David Harbour and Lily Allen's wedding

David Harbour Now

In 2021, the actor appeared in the Black Widow solo film with Scarlett Johansson. In the Marvel cinematic universe, David portrayed the Red Guardian, a Soviet superhero.
Black Widow: David Harbour as Red Gaurdian
Black Widow: David Harbour as Red Gaurdian
His character in the 4th season of "Stranger Things", which was released on Netflix in June 2022, also had Russian connections. After the third season, fans were convinced sheriff Hopper was dead, but in the fourth season he appeared in a Soviet prison camp completely bald.
Stranger Things 4 | From Russia with love
Harbour landed leading roles in the action drama "Violent Night" and the horror-comedy "We Have a Ghost."

David Harbour: latest news and articles

  • David is a huge hard worker, from childhood to be so carried away by theater and cinema, not to give up and only in adulthood to become famous is strong!
    2021-05-11 13:24:21
  • I liked Harbour in many films, and especially I liked A Walk Among the Tombstones
    2021-04-03 14:54:22
  • Harbour is remembered as a police officer in Stranger Things, an emotionally complex role
    2021-04-03 12:40:31
  • I watched «Revolutionary Road» and «Thin Ice» with this actor, plays well.
    2021-03-21 22:04:42
  • David Harbour has a brutal appearance :) Well, what an attractive actor!
    2021-02-24 13:37:05
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