William Gao - Actor Profile

William Gao

Acting
Updated: May 18, 2026
8Total Films
5.5 Highest Rated
Born: Feb 20, 2003
Birth Place: London, England, UK

About William Gao

William Gao (Chinese: 高鑫; pinyin: Gāo Xīn; born 20 February 2003) is an English actor and musician. He is known for his debut role as Tao Xu in the Netflix series Heartstopper (2022–present), for which he was nominated for a Children's and Family Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Performance. Gao and his younger sister Olivia Hardy formed a music duo called Wasia Project in 2019.

Known For: Acting

William Gao Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of William Gao reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 8 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of William Gao's work falls within the Music genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 0% of William Gao's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Sunrise, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best William Gao Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from William Gao's career based on audience ratings.

★5.5
Sunrise (2024) movie poster
★5.5

Sunrise: When an ex-cop named Fallon returns to the scene of a horrific crime, the residents of a rural town soon discover that t

Sunrise

2024•Horror
★0.0
Crescendo (2021) movie poster
★0.0

Crescendo: A teenage pianist delivers a chilling performance.

Crescendo

2021•Music
★0.0
Joe Lycett's Big Pride Party (2022) movie poster
★0.0

Joe Lycett's Big Pride Party: Joe Lycett, Mawaan Rizwan and Rosie Jones are in Birmingham to celebrate 50 years of Pride with a party full of mischief

Joe Lycett's Big Pride Party

2022•Family
★0.0
Isotope (2024) movie poster
★0.0

Isotope: Accompanying short film for Wasia Project's EP of the same name.

Isotope

2024•Music
★0.0
Dead Cat Film (2023) movie poster
★0.0

Dead Cat Film: A short film about Florence, a young lady having difficulty letting go of her housemate’s dead cat.

Dead Cat Film

2023•Comedy

Full Filmography

Every movie William Gao has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2026 Heartstopper Forever Tao Xu Flop Similar →
2025 Breakwater Matt Flop Similar →
2024 Isotope Isotope Flop Similar →
2024 Sunrise Edward Average Similar →
2023 Dead Cat Film Alex Flop Similar →
2022 Joe Lycett's Big Pride Party Self Flop Similar →
2021 Crescendo Pianist Flop Similar →
N/A Becoming Capa - Flop Similar →

William Gao - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of William Gao?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring William Gao is "Sunrise" with a rating of 5.5/10.

How many movies has William Gao acted in?

William Gao has been featured in at least 8 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by William Gao?

Other notable films include "Crescendo", "Joe Lycett's Big Pride Party", and "Isotope".

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