David Harbour is an American actor whose career has spanned theater, television, and film. He began his professional career on Broadway, earning a Tony Award nomination in 2005 for his performance in the play *Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?*. For years, he played supporting roles in notable films such as *Brokeback Mountain*, *Quantum of Solace*, and *The Equalizer*, establishing himself as a solid character actor. His breakthrough to international fame came in 2016 with the role of Sheriff Jim Hopper in the Netflix series *Stranger Things*. For this performance, he received widespread critical acclaim, earning Golden Globe and Emmy Award nominations and winning a Critics' Choice Television Award. This success propelled him to leading roles, including the title character in the film *Hellboy* (2019) and Red Guardian in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, beginning with *Black Widow* (2021).