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Early Life and Career Beginnings

David Harbour was born on April 10, 1975, in White Plains, New York, USA. He began his acting career in television with a guest role as a waiter in a 1999 episode of the acclaimed series Law & Order. His early television appearances also included guest roles in shows such as Hack and Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. Over time, he would be cast in five different episodes across the various Law & Order franchise series.

Breakthrough in Film

Harbour's transition to film began with a supporting role in the 2004 biopic Kinsey, where he portrayed Robert Kinsey, a relative of the controversial sex researcher Alfred Kinsey. This marked a notable moment in his acting journey, garnering him recognition. He continued to receive supporting roles in major productions, including Steven Spielberg's War of the Worlds (2005) and Ang Lee’s Academy Award-winning film Brokeback Mountain (2005).

Theatrical Acclaim

In addition to his work in film and television, Harbour built a solid reputation in theater. Notably, he portrayed Nick in the 2005 Broadway revival of Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?. His performance earned him a Tony Award nomination, further demonstrating his versatility and depth as an actor.

Television Roles and Growth in Popularity

Harbour later took on varied roles in both television and film. He had a recurring role as Elliot Hirsch, a news presenter, in the HBO series The Newsroom. He also played Frank Scanlon, the district attorney, in The Green Hornet (2011), and appeared as Shep Campbell in Revolutionary Road (2008), Gregg Beam in the James Bond film Quantum of Solace (2008), and as a government mole in State of Play (2009).