William Jackson Harper
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