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LCT3: After the Blast. An Emmy nominee, William Jackson Harper was recently seen opposite Paul Rudd in Marvel’s Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania and in MGM’s Landscape with Invisible Hand (premiered at Sundance). In 2022, Harper starred in Peacock’s series “The Resort.” In 2021, he starred as Marcus Watkins in HBO Max’s anthology series “Love Life” (also executive produced; Critics’ Choice and NAACP Image award nominations). He recently completed production on the Netflix limited series “A Man in Full” (executive produced by David E. Kelley and Regina King), and the new animated film Jodie (MTV). In 2021, Harper starred in the indie We Broke Up and as Royal in Barry Jenkins’ Emmy nominated Amazon limited series “The Underground Railroad” (Critics’ Choice Award nomination). From 2016-2020, Harper portrayed Chidi in NBC’s award-winning comedy series “The Good Place” (Emmy nomination and two consecutive Critics’ Choice Award nominations). In 2020, Harper narrated the Marvel audio book series Black Panther: Sins of the King. He also starred in the Williamstown Theatre Festival’s Audible presentation of Stacy Osei-Kuffour’s Animals. In 2019, Harper starred in the Focus Features’ Dark Waters (directed by Todd Haynes). Harper also starred in A24’s thriller Midsommar (directed by Ari Aster). His additional feature film credits include Lost Holiday, Paterson, True Story, All Good Things and How to Tell You’re a Douchebag. On TV, Harper co-starred as Xander in the second season of Amazon’s “Jack Ryan.” Additionally, he has made guest appearances on numerous series including “30 Rock,” “The Blacklist,” “Law & Order,” “Law & Order: CI,” “Deadbeat,” “High Maintenance,” “Unforgettable,” the PBS children’s series “The Electric Company,” and the telefilms “The Breaks” and “The Share.” His theater credits include appearing on Broadway in the Tony Award winning play “All the Way,” with Bryan Cranston; his 2018 playwriting debut with the drama Travisville (Ensemble Studio Theatre); Eboni Booth’s Primary Trust (Roundabout); A Family for All Occasions (LAByrinth); Modern Terrorism (Second Stage); TheTotal Bent, Titus Andronicus, Measure for Measure (The Public); Placebo, A Cool Dip in the Barren Saharan Crick (Playwrights Horizons); and Queens Boulevard, Paradise Park (Signature). Harper also has numerous regional theater credits including Ruined, Hamlet, Much Ado About Nothing and Romeo and Juliet.

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William Jackson Harper STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2024
Astrov

[Off-Broadway]
Roundabout Theatre Off-Broadway Premiere Production, 2023
Kenneth

[Off-Broadway]
Lincoln Center Theater Off-Broadway Premiere, 2017
Oliver

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2014
Stokely Carmichael

[Off-Broadway]
Second Stage Theatre Production, 2012
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
World Premiere, 2012
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
Public Theater Production, 2011
Demetrius

Voice of Martius

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2010
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
2009
Simon / Soldier / Miner / Aid Worker

[Off-Broadway]
2008
Benny

[Off-Broadway]
2007
Flower Seller / Doctor 2 / Cabbie 1 / Criminal 1

William Jackson Harper Productions

 
[Off-Broadway, 2008]
Dance Captain

William Jackson Harper Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2024 - Outstanding Lead Performance in a Play

William Jackson Harper, Primary Trust

Drama Desk Awards - 2024 - Outstanding Lead Performance in a Play

William Jackson Harper, Primary Trust

IT Awards - 2009 - Outstanding Ensemble

William Jackson HarperStomp and Shout (an' Work it All Out)

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Video: Go Inside Rehearsals for UNCLE VANYA with Steve Carell, Alison Pill & More


In this video, watch as the full cast and creative team, including Steve Carell, Alison Pill and more tell us all about what this Uncle Vanya will bring to Broadway audiences.

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Ryan J Haddad, William Jackson Harper, Marla Mindelle, and More Win Obie Awards - Full List of Winners!


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William Jackson Harper FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has William Jackson Harper been in?

William Jackson Harper has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

How many West End shows has William Jackson Harper been in?

William Jackson Harper has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has William Jackson Harper been nominated for?

William Jackson Harper has been nominated for Outstanding Ensemble at the IT Awards for the show Stomp and Shout (an' Work it All Out).

What is William Jackson Harper next theatre project?

William Jackson Harper's next show will be Uncle Vanya which opens on 4/24/2024 on Broadway.

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