William Jackson Harper

February 8, 1980 (age 46) Dallas, Texas, USA
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William Jackson Harper (born William Fitzgerald Harper; February 8, 1980), is an American actor. He portrayed Chidi Anagonye on the NBC comedy The Good Place (2016–2020).

His titles like Midsommar, Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, and The Good Place - his biggest roles first.
Last updated: August 19, 2026

Watched: 0/23
Weighted avg: 6.51 /10
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    Midsommar
    2019July 2019 by Ari Aster
    Starring as Josh
    Starring as Josh
    6.74 Good
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    2
    Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania
    2023February 2023 by Peyton Reed
    Minor role as Quaz
    Minor role as Quaz
    5.74 Okay+
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    3
    The Good Place
    2016–2020 by Michael Schur
    Starring as Chidi Anagonye
    Starring as Chidi Anagonye
    7.22 Good++
  • 4
    4
    Paterson
    2016November 2016 by Jim Jarmusch
    Supporting as Everett
    Supporting as Everett
    6.70 Good
  • 5
    5
    Dark Waters
    2019November 2019 by Todd Haynes
    Supporting as James Ross
    Supporting as James Ross
    7.15 Good++
  • 6
    6
    Death to 2021
    2021December 2021 by Jack Clough
    Starring as Zero Fournine
    Starring as Zero Fournine
    5.55 Okay
  • 7
    7
    The Resort
    2022 by Andy Siara
    Lead role as Noah Reed
    Lead role as Noah Reed
    5.68 Okay+
  • 8
    8
    Love Life
    2020–2021 by Sam Boyd
    Lead role as Marcus Watkins
    Lead role as Marcus Watkins
    5.97 Okay++
  • 9
    9
    They Remain
    2018January 2018 by Philip Gelatt
    Lead role as Keith
    Lead role as Keith
    5.18 Okay--
  • 10
    10
    A Man in Full
    2024 by David E. Kelley
    Supporting as Wes Jordan
    Supporting as Wes Jordan
    5.43 Okay-
  • 11
    11
    We Broke Up
    2021April 2021 by Jeff Rosenberg
    Starring as Doug
    Starring as Doug
    5.73 Okay+
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    12
    Landscape with Invisible Hand
    2023August 2023 by Cory Finley
    Minor role as Mr. Campbell
    Minor role as Mr. Campbell
    5.58 Okay
  • 13
    13
    Dogs in Space
    2021–2022 by Jeremiah Cortez
    Supporting as Loaf (voice)
    Supporting as Loaf (voice)
    6.44 Good-
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    David
    2020September 2020 by Zach Woods
    Starring as David
    Starring as David
    6.11 Good--
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    How To Tell You're A Douchebag
    2016January 2016 by Tahir Jetter
    Starring as Jake Brown
    Starring as Jake Brown
    5.48 Okay
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    Lost Holiday
    2019May 2019 by Michael Kerry Matthews
    Supporting as Mark
    Supporting as Mark
    5.61 Okay
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    That's What She Said
    2012October 2012 by Carrie Preston
    Supporting as Harry
    Supporting as Harry
    5.76 Okay+
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    The Paley Center Salutes The Good Place
    2019September 2019
    Starring as Self
    Starring as Self
    Needs more reviews
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    The Breaks
    2016January 2016 by Seith Mann
    Minor role as Stephen Jenkins
    Minor role as Stephen Jenkins
    Needs more reviews
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    The Man in the Woods
    2020November 2020 by Noah Buschel
    Supporting as Buster Heath
    Supporting as Buster Heath
    Needs more reviews
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    Let the Festivities Begin: Manifesting Midsommar
    2019October 2019 by Noah Aster
    Supporting as Self
    Supporting as Self
    Needs more reviews
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    22
    American Hostage
    Airing since 2026 by Shawn Ryan
    Supporting as Ben Hairston
    Supporting as Ben Hairston
    Needs more reviews
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    23
    The Life and Deaths of Wilson Shedd
    2026September 2026 by Tim Blake Nelson
    Supporting
    Supporting
    Needs more reviews
Co-starring with:
Kristen Bell 2 titles
Ted Danson 2 titles
Cristin Milioti 2 titles
Florence Pugh 2 titles
Jessica Williams 1 title
Will Ferrell 1 title
Hugh Grant 1 title
Rizwan Manji 1 title
Marc Evan Jackson 1 title