David Kenneth Harbour, famously known as David Harbour, is an American actor celebrated for his work in film, television, and theatre.
He gained worldwide recognition for portraying Chief Jim Hopper in Netflix’s Stranger Things, earning multiple Primetime Emmy Award nominations and a Screen Actors Guild Award.
Harbour is also widely known for his roles in Black Widow, Thunderbolts*, Violent Night, Hellboy, and Gran Turismo, establishing himself as one of Hollywood’s leading character actors.
Essential Data
- Full Name: David Kenneth Harbour
- Stage Name: David Harbour
- Born: April 10, 1975
- Age: 51 years old
- Birthplace: White Plains, New York, United States
- Occupation: Actor
- Nationality: American
- Height: 6 feet 3 inches (191 cm)
- Ethnicity: White American
- Religion: Christianity
- Parents: Kenneth Harbour, Nancy Harbour
- Siblings: Jessica Harbour
- Spouse: Lily Allen (m. 2020-2025)
- Children: None
- Relationship: Separated
- Net Worth: $6 million USD
Early Life and Education
David Harbour was born on April 10, 1975, in White Plains, New York, United States. He was raised by his parents, Kenneth Harbour and Nancy Harbour, both of whom worked in real estate. He grew up with his sister, Jessica Harbour.
He attended Byram Hills High School in Armonk, New York, before earning a Bachelor of Arts in Drama and Italian from Dartmouth College in 1997, where he actively participated in theatrical productions.
Career
David Harbour began his professional acting career on Broadway, making his debut in the 1999 revival of The Rainmaker before appearing on television in Law & Order.
During the following decade, he built a reputation as a dependable character actor through roles in films such as Brokeback Mountain, Revolutionary Road, Quantum of Solace, End of Watch, and Suicide Squad.
His breakthrough arrived in 2016 when he was cast as Chief Jim Hopper in Netflix’s global hit Stranger Things, a performance that earned him international acclaim and multiple Emmy nominations.
Harbour subsequently starred as Hellboy in the 2019 reboot, portrayed Red Guardian in Marvel’s Black Widow and Thunderbolts, and appeared in Violent Night and Gran Turismo.
His most recent projects include voicing Eric Frankenstein in Creature Commandos and appearing in Thunderbolts, while he continues to expand his career with upcoming major film productions.
Awards and nominations
- Screen Actors Guild Award – Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series (Stranger Things) – Winner
- Critics’ Choice Television Award – Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series – Winner
- Primetime Emmy Awards – Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series (Stranger Things) – Nominee (twice)
- Golden Globe Award – Best Supporting Actor – Series, Miniseries or Television Film – Nominee
- Tony Award – Best Featured Actor in a Play (Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?) – Nominee
Social Media
- Instagram: @dkharbour
Personal Life
David Harbour, 51, is separated from singer Lily Allen, whom he married in September 2020. The couple announced their separation after several years of marriage. Harbour does not have any biological children.
He stands 6 feet 3 inches (191 cm) tall. Before his marriage, he was linked to several relationships, including actress Alison Sudol.
Harbour enjoys theatre, classic films, video games, reading, and supporting mental health awareness, having spoken openly about living with bipolar disorder and maintaining long-term sobriety.
Net Worth
David Harbour has built a net worth of $6 million USD. His wealth primarily comes from acting in film, television, theatre, voice acting, streaming productions, and endorsement opportunities. His highest-profile earnings have come from Stranger Things, Marvel Studios productions, and leading film roles.
Filmography
- Law & Order
- Brokeback Mountain
- The Equalizer
- Suicide Squad
- Stranger Things
- Hellboy
- Black Widow
- Violent Night
- Gran Turismo
- Creature Commandos
- Thunderbolts
- DTF St.Louis