William Jackson Harper
William Jackson Harper is an American actor best known for his role as Chidi Anagonye in the acclaimed series 'The Good Place.' He has garnered recognition for his comedic timing and ability to portray complex characters. Harper's career includes various television and film appearances, showcasing... Read More
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Midsommar (2019)
Several friends travel to Sweden to study as anthropologists a summer festival that is held every ninety years in the remote hometown of one...
The Good Place (2016–2020)
Eleanor Shellstrop, an ordinary woman who, through an extraordinary string of events, enters the afterlife where she comes to realize that she hasn't been...
Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania (2023)
Super-Hero partners Scott Lang and Hope van Dyne, along with with Hope's parents Janet van Dyne and Hank Pym, and Scott's daughter Cassie Lang,...
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| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 |
American HostageFred Heckman, a beloved Indianapolis radio reporter, is thrust into the middle of a life-or-death crisis when hostage-taker, Tony Kiritsis,... |
Ben Hairston | |
| 2026 |
The Life and Deaths of Wilson SheddA teacher in an abusive marriage takes a job at a maximum security prison, where she falls for a charismatic... |
Unknown character | |
| 2025 |
Good Hang with Amy PoehlerEach week on her podcast, she'll welcome celebrities and fun people to her studio. They'll share stories about their careers,... |
Self | |
| 2024 |
A Man in FullFacing relentless foes and sudden bankruptcy, an Atlanta real estate tycoon must claw his way back to the top when... |
Wes Jordan | |
| 2024 |
ElsbethAfter her successful career in Chicago, Elsbeth Tascioni, an astute but unconventional attorney, utilizes her singular point of view to... |
Gary Pidgeon | |
| 2023 |
Landscape with Invisible HandYears into a benevolent alien occupation, mankind is still adjusting to its new overlords. Their technology initially held promise for... |
Mr. Campbell | |
| 2023 |
Ant-Man and the Wasp: QuantumaniaSuper-Hero partners Scott Lang and Hope van Dyne, along with with Hope's parents Janet van Dyne and Hank Pym, and... |
Quaz | |
| 2022 |
SherriSherri Shepherd, actress, comic, and Emmy Award-winning longtime co-host of "The View", appears before a live audience with a daily... |
Self - Guest | |
| 2022 |
The ResortAn anniversary trip puts a marriage to the test when a couple finds themselves embroiled in one of Yucatan's most... |
Noah Reed | |
| 2021 |
Death to 2021This comedic retrospective mixes archival footage and scripted sketches as it revisits all the dread — and occasional delight —... |
Zero Fournine | |
| 2021 |
Dogs in SpaceIn the not-so-distant future, genetically enhanced dogs are sent across the universe in search of a new home for the... |
Loaf (voice) | |
| 2021 |
Inside JobFor employees of the Deep State, conspiracies aren't just theories — they're fact. And keeping them a secret is a... |
Bryan Jacobsen / Bryan Bot (voice) | |
| 2021 |
The Underground RailroadFollow young Cora’s journey as she makes a desperate bid for freedom in the antebellum South. After escaping her Georgia... |
Royal | |
| 2021 |
We Broke UpLori and Doug break up right before Lori's sister's wedding and decide to pretend they're still together for the weekend... |
Doug | |
| 2021 |
These DaysWhen COVID began, we relied on online interactions within social media and streaming platforms to provide some semblance of community.... |
Will | |
| 2020 |
The Man in the WoodsOn a snowy night in 1963 Pennsylvania, a boarding school student goes missing in the woods. Her friends, a disgraced... |
Buster Heath | |
| 2020 |
DavidDavid needs help. So does David. A severely depressed man reaches out for an emergency therapy session. He’s not the... |
David | |
| 2020 |
Blithe SpiritWhile holding a séance for skeptical novelist Charles Condomine, self-proclaimed 'spiritualist medium' Madame Arcati inadvertently summons the spirit of his... |
Charles Condomine | |
| 2020 |
Love LifeA romantic comedy anthology series which follows a different protagonist each season on the journey from first love to last... |
Marcus Watkins | |
| 2020 |
Stars in the HouseIn the wake of the Coronavirus pandemic and theatres across the world closing their curtains indefinitely, SiriusXM host Seth Rudetsky... |
Charles Condomine | |
| 2019 |
Dark WatersA tenacious attorney uncovers a dark secret that connects a growing number of unexplained deaths to one of the world's... |
James Ross | |
| 2019 |
The Morning ShowA behind-the-scenes look at the lives of the people who help America wake up in the morning, exploring the unique... |
Ben Rusch | |
| 2019 |
Let the Festivities Begin: Manifesting MidsommarA featurette where Ari Aster and the cast break down the story and give us a behind the scenes look... |
Self | |
| 2019 |
The Paley Center Salutes The Good PlaceIn anticipation and celebration of the fourth and final season of NBC’s critically applauded and Emmy Award-nominated comedy, the network... |
Self | |
| 2019 |
The Kelly Clarkson ShowKelly Clarkson presents the biggest newsmakers and names in film, television and music; as well as emerging new talent and... |
Self | |
| 2019 |
MidsommarSeveral friends travel to Sweden to study as anthropologists a summer festival that is held every ninety years in the... |
Josh | |
| 2019 |
Lost HolidayMargaret Rockland is as depressed as the ubiquitous Christmas carols are cheerful when she returns to the Washington DC suburb... |
Mark | |
| 2018 |
Tom Clancy's Jack RyanWhen CIA analyst Jack Ryan stumbles upon a suspicious series of bank transfers his search for answers pulls him from... |
Xander | |
| 2018 |
The Root of HappinessTwo strangers troubled by family issues randomly meet. They put their lives on pause for one night to forget about... |
Will | |
| 2018 |
We WinA happy couple's relationship unravels during a game of "Mafia." |
Ben | |
| 2018 |
They RemainTwo scientists investigate the root of environmental changes and strange animal behavior at a remote site where a cult committed... |
Keith | |
| 2016 |
PatersonA week in the life of Paterson, a poet bus driver, and his wife Laura, a very creative artist, who... |
Everett | |
| 2016 |
The Good PlaceEleanor Shellstrop, an ordinary woman who, through an extraordinary string of events, enters the afterlife where she comes to realize... |
Chidi Anagonye | |
| 2016 |
Full Frontal with Samantha BeeSamantha Bee breaks up late-night's all-male sausage fest with her nuanced view of political and cultural issues, her sharp interview... |
Self | |
| 2016 |
How To Tell You're A DouchebagRay Livingston is a relationship-blogging hack (“freelance writer, actually”) responsible for Brooklyn’s infamous blog, “Occasionally Dating Black Women.” The well-written,... |
Jake Brown | |
| 2016 |
The BreaksThree friends united by their love of hip-hop work to make their big mark in the music industry. Beginning in... |
Stephen Jenkins | |
| 2015 |
True StoryA drama centered on the relationship between journalist Michael Finkel and Christian Longo, an FBI Most Wanted List murderer who... |
Zak Rausch | |
| 2014 |
Late Night with Seth MeyersSeth Meyers, who is "Saturday Night Live's" longest serving anchor on the show's wildly popular "Weekend Update," takes over as... |
Self - Guest | |
| 2012 |
That's What She SaidLongtime best friends Bebe and DeeDee are both wrestling with love. Bebe has met someone new and is in the... |
Harry | |
| 2011 |
Person of InterestJohn Reese, former CIA paramilitary operative, is presumed dead and teams up with reclusive billionaire Finch to prevent violent crimes... |
Stroble | |
| 2011 |
UnforgettableFormer Syracuse, New York, police detective Carrie Wells has hyperthymesia, a rare medical condition that gives her the ability to... |
Arnold | |
| 2010 |
All Good ThingsNewly-discovered facts, court records and speculation are used to elaborate the true love story and murder mystery of the most... |
Moynihan's Assistant | |
| 2010 |
ConanA late night television talk show hosted by Conan O'Brien. |
Self | |
| 2006 |
30 RockLiz Lemon, the head writer for a late-night TV variety show in New York, tries to juggle all the egos... |
Rioter | |
| 2005 |
American Dad!The series focuses on an eccentric motley crew that is the Smith family and their three housemates: Father, husband, and... |
Nathaniel (voice) | |
| 2005 |
American Dad!The series focuses on an eccentric motley crew that is the Smith family and their three housemates: Father, husband, and... |
General Store Cashier (voice) | |
| 2003 |
Jimmy Kimmel Live!Jimmy Kimmel Live! is an American late-night talk show, created and hosted by Jimmy Kimmel and broadcast on ABC. |
Self - Guest | |
| 2001 |
Law & Order: Criminal IntentThe third installment of the “Law & Order” franchise takes viewers deep into the minds of its criminals while following... |
Chayne Danforth | |
| 1996 |
The Daily ShowThe World's Fakest News Team tackle the biggest stories in news, politics and pop culture. |
Self | |
| 1990 |
Law & OrderIn cases ripped from the headlines, police investigate serious and often deadly crimes, weighing the evidence and questioning the suspects... |
Derek Waldron | |
| 1988 |
LIVE with Kelly and MarkA morning talk show with A-list celebrity guests, top-notch performances and one-of-a-kind segments that are unrivaled on daytime television, plus... |
Self - Guest | |
| TBA |
Cry WolfA social worker and a mother thrust into crisis when the mother’s teenage daughter alleges abuse, pushing both women to... |
Arthur |
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William Jackson Harper is most famous for his portrayal of Chidi Anagonye in 'The Good Place,' which earned him critical acclaim and a loyal fanbase.
He received a nomination for the Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series for his role in 'The Good Place.'
William Jackson Harper's first film role was in the 2011 movie 'The Last Black Man in San Francisco,' which showcased his talent in a significant supporting role.
In addition to 'The Good Place,' William Jackson Harper has appeared in films such as 'Midsommar' and 'The Last Black Man in San Francisco,' both of which received positive reviews.
William Jackson Harper is currently not married and has kept his personal life private, with no public relationships reported.
William Jackson Harper's estimated net worth is around $1 million, primarily from his acting career in television and film.
A notable milestone in his career is his role in 'The Good Place,' which brought him widespread recognition and established him as a prominent actor in comedy.
William Jackson Harper is known for his relatable and heartfelt performances, often blending humor with emotional depth, which resonates well with audiences.