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William Fitzgerald Harper (born February 8, 1980), known professionally as William Jackson Harper, is an American actor and playwright. He gained acclaim for his role as Chidi Anagonye in the NBC comedy series The Good Place (2016–2020), for which he was nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series.
IMDb provides an overview of William Jackson Harper's biography, awards, credits, and upcoming projects. He is an actor and producer known for The Good Place, Midsommar, and Paterson.
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- Dallas, Texas, USA
Learn about the life and career of William Jackson Harper, an actor and producer known for Midsommar, The Good Place and Paterson. Find out his birth date, height, trivia, quotes and more on IMDb.
- February 8, 1980
Jun 14, 2023 · William Jackson Harper on ‘Primary Trust’: ‘I Needed to Do This Play’ The longtime New York actor explains why his character in Eboni Booth’s play about a lonely bookstore worker is ...
- Alexis Soloski
Feb 20, 2024 · The Good Place actor talks about his role as Quaz, a telepath in the quantum realm, and his experience working on a Marvel movie. He also reveals his inner anger, his career journey, and his views on the MCU.
- Jordan Crucchiola
Oct 28, 2021 · The actor talks about his first lead role and executive producing debut in HBO Max's romantic anthology series, where he plays a 30-something single man in New York. He reveals his personal and professional challenges, his love for the city, and his unromantic self.
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The Good Place is a comedy drama fantasy TV series about four people who struggle to be good in the afterlife. William Jackson Harper plays Chidi, a philosophy professor and Eleanor's soul mate, who helps her improve herself.