William Jackson Harper

Acting

Freshness: Jan 13, 2026

22Total Films

7.7 Highest Rated

Born: Feb 8, 1980

Birth Place: Dallas, Texas, USA

About William Jackson Harper

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).

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of William Jackson Harper reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 22 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of William Jackson Harper's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 23% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), William Jackson Harper remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Paley Center Salutes The Good Place, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best William Jackson Harper Movies Ranked

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

★7.7

The Paley Center Salutes The Good Place (2019) movie poster

★7.7

The Paley Center Salutes The Good Place — In anticipation and celebration of the fourth and final season of NBC’s critically applauded and Emmy Award-nominated co

The Paley Center Salutes The Good Place

2019•Documentary

★7.5

★7.5

Dark Waters — A tenacious attorney uncovers a dark secret that connects a growing number of unexplained deaths to one of the world's l

Dark Waters

2019•Drama

★7.2

★7.2

Midsommar — Several friends travel to Sweden to study as anthropologists a summer festival that is held every ninety years in the re

Midsommar

2019•Horror

★7.1

★7.1

Paterson — A week in the life of Paterson, a poet bus driver, and his wife Laura, a very creative artist, who live in Paterson, New

Paterson

2016•Drama

★7.1

★7.1

David — David needs help. So does David. A severely depressed man reaches out for an emergency therapy session. He’s not the onl

David

2020•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of William Jackson Harper.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2023	Landscape with Invisible Hand	Mr. Campbell	Average	Similar →
2023	Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania	Quaz	Average	Similar →
2021	Death to 2021	Zero Fournine	Average	Similar →
2021	We Broke Up	Doug	Average	Similar →
2020	The Man in the Woods	Buster Heath	Flop	Similar →
2020	David	David	Hit	Similar →
2020	Blithe Spirit	Charles Condomine	Flop	Similar →
2019	Dark Waters	James Ross	Super Hit	Similar →
2019	Let the Festivities Begin: Manifesting Midsommar	Self	Flop	Similar →
2019	The Paley Center Salutes The Good Place	Self	Super Hit	Similar →
2019	Midsommar	Josh	Hit	Similar →
2019	Lost Holiday	Mark	Flop	Similar →
2018	The Root of Happiness	Will	Flop	Similar →
2018	We Win	Ben	Flop	Similar →
2018	They Remain	Keith	Flop	Similar →
2016	Paterson	Everett	Hit	Similar →
2016	How To Tell You're A Douchebag	Jake Brown	Flop	Similar →
2016	The Breaks	Stephen Jenkins	Flop	Similar →
2015	True Story	Zak Rausch	Average	Similar →
2012	That's What She Said	Harry	Flop	Similar →
2010	All Good Things	Moynihan's Assistant	Average	Similar →
N/A	The Life and Deaths of Wilson Shedd	-	Flop	Similar →

William Jackson Harper - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of William Jackson Harper?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring William Jackson Harper is "The Paley Center Salutes The Good Place" with a rating of 7.7/10.

How many movies has William Jackson Harper acted in?

William Jackson Harper has been featured in at least 22 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by William Jackson Harper?

Other notable films include "Dark Waters", "Midsommar", and "Paterson".