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William Jackson Harper Biography
Birth Name:William Fitzgerald Harper
Birth Place:Dallas, Texas, United States
Profession Actor, Producer, Soundtrack
Fast Facts
- After appearing in the hit NBC comedy "The Good Place," he starred in the comedy mystery series "The Resort․"
- Best known for his role as Danny Rebus in the PBS revival of "The Electric Company․"
- Moved to New York to pursue an acting career
- Started acting in junior high
Awards
- 2018Gold Derby TV Award-Ensemble of the Year: nominated
- 2019Critics Choice Award-Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
- 2019The BAM Award-Best Cast: nominated
- 2020CinEuphoria-Best Ensemble - International Competition: nominated
- 2020Critics Choice Award-Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
- 2020Gold Derby TV Award-Comedy Supporting Actor: nominated
- 2020IGN Award-Best TV Ensemble: nominated
- 2020OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
- 2020Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
- 2021Black Reel-Outstanding Supporting Actor, TV Movie/Limited Series: nominated
- 2021HCA Award-Best Supporting Actor in a Limited Series, Anthology Series, or Television Movie: nominated
- 2022Black Reel-Outstanding Actor, TV Movie/Limited Series: nominated
- 2022Critics Choice Award-Best Actor in a Limited Series or Movie Made for Television: nominated
- 2022Critics Choice Award-Best Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Movie Made for Television: nominated
- 2022Image Award-Outstanding Actor in a Television Movie, Limited Series or Dramatic Special: nominated
- 2022Image Award-Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Television Movie, Limited Series or Dramatic Special: nominated