David Kenneth Harbour started his career in 1999 with Broadway’s ‘The Rainmaker’ and first screen appearance on TV’s ‘Law & Order’ episode. He made his film debut in biopic ‘Kinsey’ (2004).
Along with a notable theater career (nomination for ‘Who’s Afraid of Virginia Wolf?’ 2005), Harbour continued delivering strong performances in ‘Law & Order: Special Victims Unit’ (2002), neo-Western romantic-drama ‘Brokeback Mountain’ (2005), Oscar-nominated ‘Revolutionary Road’ (2008), Bond-film ‘Quantum of Solace’ (2008).
Harbour’s portrayal of ‘a spree-killer’ in ‘Law & Order: Criminal Intent’ episode in 2009 earned him acclaim. He played recurring roles in ‘The Newsroom’ (2012-2014), and historical-drama series ‘Manhattan’ (2014).
Harbour’s other starrers include political-thriller ‘State of Play’ (2009), superhero-film ‘The Green Hornet’ (2011), historical romantic-drama ‘W.E.’ (2011), action-thriller ‘End of Watch’ (2012), drama-film ‘Between Us’ (2012), action-thriller ‘Snitch’ (2013).
Harbour’s performance as ‘Chief Jim Hopper’ in sci-fi horror Netflix series ‘Stranger Things’ (2016--) earned him accolades. He also appeared in drama-film ‘X/Y’ (2014), vigilante-movie ‘The Equalizer’ (2014), ‘Suicide Squad’ (2016).
Harbour played title role in superhero-film ‘Hellboy’ (2019), and ‘Red Guardian’ in superhero-film ‘Black Widow’ (2021). He featured in crime-thriller ‘No Sudden Move’ (2021).