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| | name = Hill Harper | | name = Hill Harper | ||
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| | birth_name = Frank Eugene Harper<ref name="auto"> '']'' Retrieved July 3, 2016</ref> | |||
| | caption = Harper with his book, '']'', in ] (2007) | |||
| | birth_name = Francis Eugene Harper<ref name="auto"> '']'' Retrieved July 3, 2016</ref> | |||
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| '''Francis Eugene''' "'''Hill'''" '''Harper'''<ref name="auto"/> (born May 17, 1966) is an American actor and author. He is known for his roles on '']'', '']'', and '']''. | |||
| '''Frank Eugene''' "'''Hill'''" '''Harper''' (born May 17, 1966) is an American actor and political candidate. He is known for his roles as ] in '']'', Agent Spelman Boyle in '']'', and Dr. Marcus Andrews in '']''.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2016-06-15 |title=8 Things You Didn't Know About Actor Hill Harper |url=https://www.huffpost.com/entry/8-things-you-didnt-know-about-actor-hill-harper_b_5761b704e4b02081542fae6c |access-date=2021-04-16 |website=HuffPost |language=en}}</ref> | |||
| ==Early life== | |||
| Harper was born in ], the son of Harry D. Harper, II, a ], and Marilyn Harper (née Hill), who was one of the first ] practicing ] in the United States, and, co-authored a book called ''Wearing Purple''.<ref name="TVGbio">. '']''. Retrieved June 30, 2007.</ref><ref>Huntley, Kristine (January 25, 2006). . CSI Files. Retrieved May 10, 2007.</ref><ref>Lynn (May 4, 2007). . EveryJoe.com. Retrieved May 10, 2007.</ref><ref> Retrieved August 29, 2018</ref> Hill Harper has been acting since the age of 7. Harper graduated from ] in 1984. He then graduated ] from ] in 1988. In 1992, Harper graduated with a ], '']'', from ]. In addition, he also received his ] degree from the ] at ].<ref>. Manifest Your Destiny Foundation. Retrieved November 15, 2010. {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090704130700/http://www.manifestyourdestiny.org/HillHarper/bio |date=July 4, 2009 }}</ref> During his years at Harvard, he was a full-time member of Boston's Black Folks Theater Company, one of the oldest and most acclaimed black theater troupes in the country.<ref>Miller, Kiley (December 15, 2007). . '']''. Retrieved November 30, 2011.</ref> While a student at Harvard, Harper befriended ], with whom he played basketball.<ref>Dani, Sarika (October 24, 2008). . ]. Retrieved June 22, 2010.</ref> | |||
| Harper was a candidate in the Democratic Primary in the ] to fill the seat of retiring incumbent ].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Palmeri |first=Tara |date=2023-03-07 |title=Hill Harper Against the Machine |url=https://puck.news/hill-harper-against-the-machine/ |access-date=2023-03-07 |website=Puck |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Schwartz |first=Ryan |date=2023-03-03 |title=The Good Doctor's Hill Harper Eyes U.S. Senate Run — Is Dr. Andrews Scrubbing Out Ahead of Potential Season 7? |url=https://tvline.com/2023/03/03/the-good-doctor-hill-harper-leaving-season-7-marcus-andrews-senate-run/ |access-date=2023-03-07 |website=TVLine |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Schneider |first=Elena |date=March 5, 2023 |title=Ambitions collide as rising Democrats consider higher office |url=https://www.politico.com/news/2023/03/05/democrats-elections-states-00085524 |access-date=March 7, 2023 |website=POLITICO |language=en}}</ref><ref name = Frazier>{{cite news|url = https://www.politico.com/news/2023/07/10/hill-harper-michigan-senate-00105397|title = Actor Hill Harper enters Michigan's 2024 Senate race|work = ]|date = July 10, 2023|accessdate = July 10, 2023|last = Frazier|first = Kierra}}</ref> | |||
| Although Harper earned three Ivy League degrees, he decided to pursue acting and moved to Los Angeles. He has received several honorary degrees, including ] doctorates from both ] and ].<ref> Manifest Your Destiny Foundation's web site | |||
| Retrieved April 19, 2016</ref> Born Francis Eugene Harper, he adopted the name "Hill" as a tribute to both his maternal and paternal ancestors.<ref name="auto"/> | |||
| ==Early life and education== | |||
| ==Acting career== | |||
| Harper was born in ], the son of two medical doctors, Harry D. Harper, a ], and Marilyn Harper (née Hill), who was one of the first ] practicing ] in the United States and co-authored a book called ''Wearing Purple''.<ref name="TVGbio">. '']''. Retrieved June 30, 2007.</ref><ref>Huntley, Kristine (January 25, 2006). . CSI Files. Retrieved May 10, 2007.</ref><ref>Lynn (May 4, 2007). . EveryJoe.com. Retrieved May 10, 2007.</ref><ref> Retrieved August 29, 2018</ref> Born Frank Eugene Harper, he adopted the name "Hill" as a tribute to both his maternal and paternal ancestors.<ref name="auto"/> | |||
| Harper's first roles in television began in 1993, in a recurring role on the ] series '']'', while also making his film debut in the short film ''Confessions of a Dog''. He had his first acting role in a feature film with ]'s '']'' (1996), which cast him as a ] ] riding a bus to the ] in Washington, D.C. He went on to further demonstrate his versatility in such films as ]'s '']'' (1997) and Lee's '']'' (1998), the former of which featured him as an egotistical pop-] singer. | |||
| Harper graduated ] from ] in 1988, with a ] degree in economics and sociology and was ] of his department. In 1992, he graduated with a ], ], from ]. He received an ] degree with honors from ] at ].<ref>. Manifest Your Destiny Foundation. Retrieved November 15, 2010. {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090704130700/http://www.manifestyourdestiny.org/HillHarper/bio |date=July 4, 2009 }}</ref> During his years at Harvard, he was a full-time member of Boston's Black Folks Theater Company, one of the oldest and most acclaimed black theater troupes in the country.<ref>Miller, Kiley (December 15, 2007). {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141217020803/http://www.thehawkeye.com/Story/vote_obama_121507 |date=December 17, 2014 }}. '']''. Retrieved November 30, 2011.</ref> | |||
| His profile subsequently rose on both the mainstream and independent film circuits, thanks to roles in films ranging from '']'' (1998) to the ] ] ''Loving Jezebel'' (1999) to '']'' (2000). Harper did some of his most acclaimed work in ]'s '']'' (2000), an independent drama in which he starred as a prisoner dying of AIDS who tries to put his life back together.<ref>Scott, A. O. (December 15, 2000). . '']''. Retrieved November 30, 2011.</ref> He also portrayed Leshem in the 2010 ] original movie '']''.<ref>Foy, Scott (June 9, 2010). . DreadCentral. Retrieved June 10, 2010.</ref> | |||
| While a student at Harvard, Harper befriended ], with whom he played basketball.<ref>Dani, Sarika (October 24, 2008). . ]. Retrieved June 22, 2010.</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Berman |first1=Jillian |title=What this CSI star and Barack Obama have in common |url=https://www.marketwatch.com/story/what-this-csi-star-and-barack-obama-have-in-common-2015-07-20 |website=MarketWatch |access-date=20 April 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190219085656/https://www.marketwatch.com/story/what-this-csi-star-and-barack-obama-have-in-common-2015-07-20 |archive-date=February 19, 2019 |date=July 20, 2015}}</ref> In 2012, Harper was appointed to The President's Cancer Panel, a three-member body assigned to work with the ] (NIH) and make recommendations to the ] around cancer policy.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Powell |first1=Ronee |title=Hill Harper To Join President Obama's Cancer Panel |url=https://praisecleveland.com/1360180/hill-harper-to-join-president-obamas-cancer-panel/ |website=Praise 94.5 |date=August 3, 2012 |access-date=January 12, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2013-12-19 |title=President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts |url=https://obamawhitehouse.archives.gov/the-press-office/2013/12/19/president-obama-announces-more-key-administration-posts |access-date=2023-02-07 |website=whitehouse.gov |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Improving Cancer-Related Outcomes with CONNECTED HEALTH |url=https://prescancerpanel.cancer.gov/report/connectedhealth/pdf/PresCancerPanel_ConnHealth_Nov2016.pdf |website=}}</ref> | |||
| Harper played ]-turned-] ] on the ] crime drama '']'' for nine seasons. | |||
| He subsequently moved to ] to pursue acting. He has received eight honorary degrees, including ] doctorates from both ] and ].<ref> Manifest Your Destiny Foundation's web site | |||
| Retrieved April 19, 2016</ref> | |||
| ==Acting career== | |||
| ] in 2014]] | |||
| His profile subsequently rose on both the mainstream and independent film circuits, thanks to roles in films ranging from '']'' (1998) to the ] ] ''Loving Jezebel'' (1999) to '']'' (2000). Harper did some of his most acclaimed work in ]'s '']'' (2000), an independent drama in which he starred as a prisoner dying of AIDS who tries to put his life back together.<ref>Scott, A. O. (December 15, 2000). . '']''. Retrieved November 30, 2011.</ref> He also portrayed Leshem in the 2010 ] original movie '']''.<ref>Foy, Scott (June 9, 2010). . DreadCentral. Retrieved June 10, 2010.</ref> | |||
| In February 2013, it was announced that ''CSI: NY'' would be ending and Harper would be joining the cast of '']'' as a series regular.<ref>Ng, Philiana (February 22, 2013). . '']''. Retrieved February 22, 2013.</ref> | In February 2013, it was announced that ''CSI: NY'' would be ending and Harper would be joining the cast of '']'' as a series regular.<ref>Ng, Philiana (February 22, 2013). . '']''. Retrieved February 22, 2013.</ref> | ||
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| From May 1, 2018, to June 17, 2018, Harper starred as "Rooftop" in the ] play ''Our Lady of 121st Street''. This ] (written by ] and directed by ]) is about former students paying their respects to ] Rose, only to find that Sister Rose's body has been stolen.<ref> ''Playbill''. Retrieved May 2, 2018</ref> | From May 1, 2018, to June 17, 2018, Harper starred as "Rooftop" in the ] play ''Our Lady of 121st Street''. This ] (written by ] and directed by ]) is about former students paying their respects to ] Rose, only to find that Sister Rose's body has been stolen.<ref> ''Playbill''. Retrieved May 2, 2018</ref> | ||
| Hill Harper's acting career also includes ] work (or ]) with '']'', ''Breathe Bible'', plus, ]s called ''Legal Wars'' and ''5-Factor Authentication''.<ref> BreatheBible.com Retrieved September 18, 2017</ref><ref> Podnews.net Retrieved October 12, 2018</ref><ref> Retrieved August 25, 2022</ref> | |||
| Since 2017, Harper has portrayed Dr. Marcus Andrews on the ABC series ]. | |||
| Hill Harper's acting career also includes ] work (or ]) with ], ''Breathe Bible'', and, a ] called ''Legal Wars''.<ref> BreatheBible.com Retrieved September 18, 2017</ref><ref> Podnews.net Retrieved October 12, 2018</ref> | |||
| ==Writing career and political advocacy== | ==Writing career and political advocacy== | ||
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| Harper is the author of several books: '']'', published in 2006; ''Letters to a Young Sister: DeFINE Your Destiny'', published in 2008; and ''The Conversation: How (Black) Men and Women Can Build Loving, Trusting Relationships'', published in 2010. His books, ''The Wealth Cure: Putting Money in Its Place'' and ''The Wiley Boys'' were both published in 2011. His book, ''Letters to an Incarcerated Brother: Encouragement, Hope, and Healing for Inmates and Their Loved Ones'' was published in 2013. | |||
| Harper is the author of several books: '']'', published in 2006; ''Letters to a Young Sister: DeFINE Your Destiny'', published in 2008; and ''The Conversation: How (Black) Men and Women Can Build Loving, Trusting Relationships'', published in 2010. His books, ''The Wealth Cure: Putting Money in Its Place'' and ''The Wiley Boys'' were both published in 2011. His book, ''Letters to an Incarcerated Brother: Encouragement, Hope, and Healing for Inmates and Their Loved Ones'' was published in 2013. Both Barack Obama and Michelle Obama contributed to the books.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://allhiphop.com/uncategorized/hill-harper-art-of-life-barack-kanye-self-esteem-and-letters-to-a-young-sister/ |website=] |last=Watkins |first=Grouchy Greg |title=Hill Harper: Art Of Life – Barack, Kanye, Self-Esteem and Letters to a Young Sister |date=2008-06-12 |access-date=2023-04-17 |language=en-US}}</ref> | |||
| In January 2008, Harper participated in "]", a music video produced by ] supporting ] ]. |
In January 2008, Harper participated in "]", a music video produced by ] supporting ] ]. Harper is a member of the Obama for America National Finance Committee.<ref>. ]. Retrieved June 1, 2008.</ref> | ||
| As of October 2009, Hill has made several contributions to political candidates, exclusively to ]. | |||
| Harper endorsed the 10,000 Bookbags<ref>. The Life Center – Urban Change. Retrieved November 30, 2011.</ref> back-to-school backpack campaign to help local disadvantaged children with Urban Change Ministries founder Pastor Jay Cameron of the Life Center, and ] singer ].<ref>Pendleton, Tonya (August 12, 2009). {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120426011142/http://web12.blackamericaweb.com/?q=articles%2Fentertainment%2Fgossip%2F11738 |date=April 26, 2012 }}. BlackAmericaWeb.com. Retrieved November 30, 2011.</ref> | |||
| Harper stated that he is a ] when he appeared on the political talk show '']'' on September 10, 2009. On February 22, 2016, the Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law announced that Harper would be their national spokesman.<ref> Retrieved February 22, 2016</ref> | |||
| Harper endorsed the 10,000 Bookbags<ref>. The Life Center – Urban Change. Retrieved November 30, 2011.</ref> back-to-school backpack campaign to help local disadvantaged children with Urban Change Ministries founder Pastor Jay Cameron of the Life Center, and ] singer ].<ref>Pendleton, Tonya (August 12, 2009). {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120426011142/http://web12.blackamericaweb.com/?q=articles%2Fentertainment%2Fgossip%2F11738 |date=April 26, 2012 }}. BlackAmericaWeb.com. Retrieved November 30, 2011.</ref> | |||
| Harper serves as the Executive Director for New York City personal injury law firm Napoli Shkolnik.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.napolilaw.com/napoli-attorney/hill-harper/|title=Hill Harper · Attorneys · Napoli Shkolnik|work=Napoli Shkolnik PLLC|access-date=19 October 2018}}</ref> | |||
| On February 22, 2016, the ] announced that Harper would be their national spokesman.<ref> {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160423141437/http://www.866ourvote.org/newsroom/releases/hill-harper-named-as-lawyers-committees-national-spokesperson |date=April 23, 2016 }} Retrieved February 22, 2016</ref> | |||
| He is also the founder of the Manifest Your Destiny Foundation, dedicated to empowering underserved youth through mentorship, scholarship, and grant programs.<ref>{{Cite web |title=MLK speaker Hill Harper reminds audience 'we have the power': The University Record |url=https://record.umich.edu/articles/mlk-speaker-hill-harper-reminds-audience-we-have-power/ |access-date=2023-02-07 |website=record.umich.edu}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2017-02-23 |title=Then and Now: Hill Harper |url=https://www.nhs.us/2017/02/23/then-and-now-hill-harper/ |access-date=2023-02-07 |website=NHS |language=en-US}}</ref> | |||
| == 2024 U.S. Senate candidacy == | |||
| On July 10, 2023, Harper announced his candidacy for the ], as a ] to replace retiring Senator ].<ref name="Frazier" /><ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Racker |first=Mini |date=2023-07-10 |title=Hill Harper Wants Michigan Voters to Look Past His TV Fame |url=https://time.com/6293116/hill-harper-senate-michigan-profile-slotkin/ |access-date=2023-07-10 |magazine=Time |language=en}}</ref> He ran to ] of U.S. Representative ],<ref>{{Cite news |last=Ulloa |first=Jazmine |date=2023-07-10 |title=Hill Harper, 'Good Doctor' Actor, Enters Senate Race in Michigan |language=en-US |work=The New York Times |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/10/us/politics/hill-harper-senate-michigan.html |access-date=2023-07-11 |issn=0362-4331}}</ref> describing himself as the "most progressive candidate in the field." Harper touted his support for ] and the abolition of the ],<ref>{{Cite news |last=Wagner |first=John |date=2023-07-10 |title=Actor Hill Harper enters Democratic primary for a Senate seat from Michigan |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2023/07/10/harper-michigan-senate-slotkin/ |access-date=2023-07-11 |newspaper=Washington Post}}</ref> and if elected, would be the only U.S. senator who is also a union member, due to his membership in ].<ref name="union">{{Cite news |last=Holt |first=Matt |date=2023-08-17 |title=Hollywood Actors Strike Casts Spotlight on Michigan Senate Race |publisher=The Messenger |url=https://themessenger.com/politics/hollywood-actors-strike-casts-spotlight-on-michigan-senate-race |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230817111044/https://themessenger.com/politics/hollywood-actors-strike-casts-spotlight-on-michigan-senate-race |url-status=dead |archive-date=August 17, 2023 |access-date=2023-08-17 |language=en}}</ref> | |||
| Harper gained attention in November 2023, after announcing that he had declined an offer of $20 million in campaign contributions that would have been contingent upon him dropping out of the Senate race and mounting a primary challenge against U.S. Representative ].<ref name="ceasefire"/><ref name="unbought">{{Cite news |last=Mathur-Ashton |first=Aneeta |date=2023-11-22 |title=Michigan Donor Allegedly Offered Senate Hopeful Hill Harper $20 Million Donation to Primary Rep. Tlaib |language=en |publisher=The Messenger |url=https://themessenger.com/politics/michigan-donor-allegedly-offered-senate-hopeful-hill-harper-20-million-donation-to-primary-rep-tlaib |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231122204117/https://themessenger.com/politics/michigan-donor-allegedly-offered-senate-hopeful-hill-harper-20-million-donation-to-primary-rep-tlaib |url-status=dead |archive-date=November 22, 2023 |access-date=2023-11-22}}</ref><ref name="unbought2" /><ref name="unbought3" /><ref name="unbought4" /><ref name="unbought5" /> He has called for a "humanitarian ceasefire" ].<ref name="ceasefire">{{Cite news |last1=Perano |first1=Ursula |last2=WU |first2=Nicholas |date=2023-11-22 |title=Donor allegedly offered $20M to recruit a Tlaib primary challenger |publisher=] |url=https://www.politico.com/news/2023/11/22/donor-20-million-tlaib-primary-00128443 |access-date=2023-11-22 |language=en}}</ref><ref name="unbought2">{{Cite news |last=Schouten |first=Fredreka |date=2023-11-23 |title=Michigan Senate candidate Hill Harper said he was offered $20 million to mount a primary challenge against Rep. Rashida Tlaib |publisher=] |url=https://www.cnn.com/2023/11/22/politics/michigan-hill-harper-rashida-tlaib/index.html |access-date=2023-11-23 |language=en}}</ref><ref name="unbought3">{{Cite news |last=Cameron |first=Chris |date=2023-11-22 |title=Senate Candidate in Michigan Says He Was Offered $20 Million to Challenge Tlaib |work=] |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/22/us/politics/hill-harper-rashida-tlaib.html |access-date=2023-11-23 |language=en}}</ref><ref name="unbought4">{{Cite news |last=Lobo |first=Arpan |date=2023-11-22 |title=Michigan Senate candidate Hill Harper: I turned down $20M to challenge Tlaib in primary |publisher=] |url=https://www.freep.com/story/news/politics/elections/2023/11/22/hill-harper-rashida-tlaib/71679790007/ |access-date=2023-11-23 |language=en}}</ref><ref name="unbought5">{{Cite news |last=Pequeño IV |first=Antonio |date=2023-11-22 |title=Senate Candidate Hill Harper Claims He Rejected $20 Million To Run Against Rashida Tlaib |work=] |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/antoniopequenoiv/2023/11/22/senate-candidate-hill-harper-claims-he-rejected-20-million-to-run-against-rashida-tlaib/ |access-date=2023-11-23 |language=en}}</ref> On August 6, 2024, Harper was defeated in the Democratic Primary by Slotkin.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-08-06 |title=Michigan primary results: Elissa Slotkin, Hill Harper face off |url=https://thehill.com/homenews/4813442-michigan-primary-elections-results-elissa-slotkin-hill-harper/ |access-date=2024-08-09 |website=The Hill |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-08-07 |title=Elissa Slotkin Defeats Hill Harper to Win the Democratic Nomination in Michigan's U.S. Senate Race |url=https://michiganchronicle.com/elissa-slotkin-defeats-hill-harper-to-win-the-democratic-nomination-in-michigans-u-s-senate-race/ |access-date=2024-08-09 |website=The Michigan Chronicle |language=en-US}}</ref> | |||
| ==Other endeavors== | |||
| ===''Be the Architect''=== | |||
| After being diagnosed with thyroid cancer, Harper researched the effects skin care products can have on a person's system. This led to his creating an all-natural personal care line for men and women, called ''Be the Architect''.<ref name=Ebony>{{cite web|url=http://www.ebony.com/style/hill-harper-men-womens-skin-care-line |date=March 8, 2017| title=Hill Harper Launches Men's and Women's Skin Care Line |work=]|access-date=April 28, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |date=March 3, 2017 |url=https://theblackmedia.org/2017/03/10/hill-harper-skin-care/ |title=How Hill Harper's H2L & JUA Men and Women Skin Care Line May Improve Organ Health|website=TheBlackMedia.org|access-date=April 28, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{youTube|NUSf2bmmMko|Hill Harper Talks About His New Skin Care Line on The Steve Harvey Show}} Retrieved April 28, 2017</ref> | |||
| ===''The Black Wall Street''=== | |||
| On May 31, 2021, Hill Harper & his partners launched The Black Wall Street, a web3 digital platform and financial literacy tool aimed at addressing the racial ].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Perkins|first=Njera|date=2021-04-13|title=Hill Harper Launches First Black-Owned Digital Wallet And Cryptocurrency Exchange App In U.S. History|url=https://afrotech.com/hill-harper-launches-first-black-owned-digital-wallet-and-cryptocurrency-exchange-app-in-u-s-history|access-date=2021-04-16|website=AfroTech}}</ref> | |||
| === ''Annual Leadership Summit and Lobby Day'' === | |||
| In 2016, Harper was a keynote at the Annual Leadership Summit and Lobby Day.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2016-10-06 |title=Cancer Survivor and Actor Hill Harper Offers Words of Encouragement to ACS CAN Volunteers |url=https://www.fightcancer.org/cancer-candor/cancer-survivor-and-actor-hill-harper-offers-words-encouragement-acs-can-volunteers |access-date=2023-02-07 |website=American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network |language=en}}</ref> | |||
| ==Awards and recognition== | ==Awards and recognition== | ||
| In the fall of 2008, Harper was initiated as a member of the ] fraternity with his Co-Initiates (called "Line Brothers") ] of ] and former ] player Leo LeMarcus Newman.<ref>{{Dead link|date=January 2020 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}. ]. Retrieved November 30, 2011.</ref> | In the fall of 2008, Harper was initiated as a member of the ] fraternity with his Co-Initiates (called "Line Brothers") ] of ] and former ] player Leo LeMarcus Newman.<ref>{{Dead link|date=January 2020 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}. ]. Retrieved November 30, 2011.</ref> | ||
| He was also a recipient of the 2011 Freedom Award, which honors individuals who have made significant contributions in civil rights and who have laid the foundation for present and future leaders in the battle for human rights. The award was conferred upon Harper from the National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis for "his nonprofit foundation, Manifest Your Destiny Foundation."<ref>{{cite web |first1= |title=Freedom Award |url=https://www.civilrightsmuseum.org/freedom-award |website=National Civil Rights Museum}}</ref> | |||
| Harper won the ] for ] for three consecutive years (2008–2010) for his portrayal of ] on '']''. Previously he had been nominated for the award for three consecutive years (2005–2007), for the same character. In 2000, he had also been nominated for the award, for his role in the medical drama '']''. On January 9, 2014 his book ''Letters to an Incarcerated Brother: Encouragement, Hope, and Healing for Inmates and Their Loved Ones'' was nominated for an ] for Outstanding Literary Work – Non-Fiction. | |||
| In 2018, the Audience Development Committee, Inc. (]) nominated Hill Harper for a Vivian Robinson Award; Lead Actor in a Play, for his role as Walter "Rooftop" Desmond in the ] play: |
In 2018, the Audience Development Committee, Inc. (]) nominated Hill Harper for a Vivian Robinson Award; Lead Actor in a Play, for his role as Walter "Rooftop" Desmond in the ] play: ''Our Lady of 121st Street''.<ref> Retrieved May 12, 2019</ref> | ||
| On Sunday, December 5, 2021, the ], ] ] honored Hill Harper with a Living Legends award - The Garrison Silver Cup.<ref> {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220518191139/https://www.eventcreate.com/e/llg |date=May 18, 2022 }} Retrieved December 6, 2021</ref> | |||
| ] magazine named Hill Harper as one of the "Sexiest Men Alive" for 2004, and again for 2014.<ref>'']'' Retrieved July 4, 2016</ref><ref>'']'' Retrieved July 4, 2016</ref> | |||
| '']'' magazine named Hill Harper as one of the "Sexiest Men Alive" for 2004, and again for 2014.<ref>'']'' Retrieved July 4, 2016</ref><ref>'']'' Retrieved July 4, 2016</ref> | |||
| ==Personal life== | ==Personal life== | ||
| While writing his book ''The Wealth Cure: Putting Money In Its Place'', Harper was diagnosed with thyroid cancer. After treatment, he was given a clean bill of health.<ref name=Rhone2011>{{cite web|last=Rhone |first=Nedra |date=August 22, 2011 |url=http://www.accessatlanta.com/atlanta-events/actor-hill-harper-cures-1130048.html |title=Actor Hill Harper cures his health and America's wealth | |
While writing his book ''The Wealth Cure: Putting Money In Its Place'', Harper was diagnosed with thyroid cancer. After treatment, he was given a clean bill of health.<ref name=Rhone2011>{{cite web|last=Rhone |first=Nedra |date=August 22, 2011 |url=http://www.accessatlanta.com/atlanta-events/actor-hill-harper-cures-1130048.html |title=Actor Hill Harper cures his health and America's wealth |access-date=August 23, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110910163324/http://www.accessatlanta.com/atlanta-events/actor-hill-harper-cures-1130048.html |work=] | ||
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|archive-date=September 10, 2011}}</ref> | ||
| In November 2015, Harper received a call to adopt a baby boy. He agreed, and by May 2017, the adoption was finalized.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.blackenterprise.com/events/entrepreneurs-summit/livestream/ |website=blackenterprise.com | |||
| After being diagnosed with thyroid cancer, Harper researched the effects skin care products can have on a person's system. This led to his creating an all-natural personal care line for men and women, called ''Be The Architect''.<ref name=Ebony>{{cite web|url=http://www.ebony.com/style/hill-harper-men-womens-skin-care-line |date=March 8, 2017| title=Hill Harper Launches Men's and Women's Skin Care Line | |||
| |work=]|accessdate=April 28, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |date=March 3, 2017 |url=https://theblackmedia.org/2017/03/10/hill-harper-skin-care/ |title=How Hill Harper's H2L & JUA Men and Women Skin Care Line May Improve Organ Health|website=TheBlackMedia.org|accessdate=April 28, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{youtube|NUSf2bmmMko|Hill Harper Talks About His New Skin Care Line on The Steve Harvey Show}} Retrieved April 28, 2017</ref> | |||
| In November 2015, Harper received a call to adopt a baby boy from a homeless woman. He agreed, and by May 2017, the adoption of ''Pierce'' (named after ]) ''Hill Harper'' was finalized.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.blackenterprise.com/events/entrepreneurs-summit/livestream/ |website=blackenterprise.com | |||
| |title=Hill Harper Reveals Adoption at the Black Enterprise Entrepreneurs Summit 2017 | |title=Hill Harper Reveals Adoption at the Black Enterprise Entrepreneurs Summit 2017 | ||
| |access-date=May 21, 2017}}</ref> | |||
| |accessdate=May 21, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{youtube|sNCdtFPrPLs|Hill Harper Reveals Name of Son on Good Morning America}} Retrieved June 16, 2017</ref><ref> on ] Retrieved April 5, 2018</ref> | |||
| In 2018, Harper purchased and moved into the historic ] Mansion in ], Michigan.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/detroit/2018/09/14/hill-harper-fisher-mansion-home-tour/1289555002/|title=Peek inside the Fisher Mansion gives glimpse of Detroit's past, future|first=Frank|last=Witsil|website=Detroit Free Press|accessdate=March 11, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Feighan |first=Maureen |date=2017-09-20 |title=Charles T. Fisher mansion to get a major makeover |url=https://www.detroitnews.com/story/life/2017/09/20/charles-fisher-mansion/105815702/ |access-date=2023-07-26 |website=The Detroit News}}</ref> | |||
| ==Filmography== | ==Filmography== | ||
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| | 1999 || '']'' || Breezy T. || | | 1999 || '']'' || Breezy T. || | ||
| |- | |- | ||
| | 2000 || '']'' || Will Beckford || | | 2000 || '']'' || ] || | ||
| |- | |- | ||
| | 2000 || '']'' || Alex Waters || Nominated—] | | 2000 || '']'' || Alex Waters || Nominated—] | ||
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| | 2003 || '']'' || Michael Joseph || | | 2003 || '']'' || Michael Joseph || | ||
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| | 2004 || ''America Brown'' || John Cross || | | 2004 || '']'' || John Cross || | ||
| |- | |- | ||
| | 2005 || '']'' || Errol Hickman || | | 2005 || '']'' || Errol Hickman || | ||
| |- | |- | ||
| | 2006 || '' |
| 2006 || ''Max and Josh'' || Max || Short film<ref> Retrieved February 11, 2017</ref> | ||
| |- | |- | ||
| | 2006 || '']'' || Ed || | | 2006 || '']'' || Ed || | ||
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| | 2011 || ''The Shanghai Hotel'' || Carlos || | | 2011 || ''The Shanghai Hotel'' || Carlos || | ||
| |- | |- | ||
| | 2013 || ''Miss Dial'' || Political Nutcase || | | 2013 || '']'' || Political Nutcase || | ||
| |- | |- | ||
| | 2013 || '' The Volunteer'' || Phil|| | | 2013 || '' The Volunteer'' || Phil|| | ||
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| | 2015 || '']'' || Principal Edward Warren || | | 2015 || '']'' || Principal Edward Warren || | ||
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| | 2015 || ''Pearly Gates'' || Dave || | | 2015 || '']'' || Dave || | ||
| |- | |- | ||
| | 2015 || '']'' || Christopher Jones || | | 2015 || '']'' || Christopher Jones || | ||
| |- | |- | ||
| | 2016 || ''Destined'' || Mayor Jones || | | 2016 || '']'' || Mayor Jones || | ||
| |- | |- | ||
| | 2017 || '']'' || Journalist || Biographical film debuted Friday, June 16, 2017; what would have been [[Tupac Shakur| | | 2017 || '']'' || Journalist || Biographical film debuted Friday, June 16, 2017; what would have been [[Tupac Shakur| | ||
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| | 2018 || '']'' || Gary || Theater Release Dates: August 20, 21 & 22, 2018 only. | | 2018 || '']'' || Gary || Theater Release Dates: August 20, 21 & 22, 2018 only. | ||
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| | 2019 || '']'' || Lester Barnes || Film debuted Friday, May 17, 2019 on Hill Harper's 53rd birthday.<ref> Retrieved May 2, 2019</ref> | | 2019 || '']'' || Lester Barnes || Film debuted Friday, May 17, 2019, on Hill Harper's 53rd birthday.<ref> Retrieved May 2, 2019</ref> | ||
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| | 2020 || ''The Prison Within'' || Himself / narrator || ] | |||
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| | TBA || ''Shadowbox'' || || Harper is also an Executive Producer. The film's ] ] is called "Butterfly Boxing".<ref>{{cite news|url=https://deadline.com/2022/04/joslyn-rose-lyons-director-hill-harper-movie-1234992539/|title=Joslyn Rose Lyons Makes Directorial Debut With 'Shadowbox' Starring Hill Harper, J. Alphonse Nicholson|first=Lynette|last=Rice|work=Deadline Hollywood}}</ref> | |||
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| | Aaron Mitchell | | Aaron Mitchell | ||
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| 5 episodes | ||
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| | B.J. Mays | | B.J. Mays | ||
| | Episode: " |
| Episode: "Badge of Honor" | ||
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| | Tommy Greer | | Tommy Greer | ||
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| Main role; 13 episodes | ||
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| | 2000 | |||
| | 2000 || '']'' || Dr. Wesley Williams || 24 episodes<br>Nominated—] | |||
| | '']'' | |||
| | Dr. Wesley Williams | |||
| | Main role; 24 episodes<br>Nominated—] | |||
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| | Darnell | | Darnell | ||
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| Main role; 16 episodes<br/> Nominated—] | ||
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| | rowspan=3|2004 | | rowspan=3|2004 | ||
| | '']'' | | '']'' | ||
| | Kelvin Chadway | | Kelvin Chadway | ||
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| 2 episodes | ||
| |- | |- | ||
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| | 2004–13 | |||
| | 2004–13 || '']'' || ] || {{cMain}}<br/> 197 episodes<br>] <small>(2008–10)</small><br>Nominated—] <small>(2005–07, 2011–13)</small> | |||
| | '']'' | |||
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| | Main role; 197 episodes<br>] <small>(2008–10)</small><br>Nominated—] <small>(2005–07, 2011–13)</small> | |||
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| |Himself | |||
| |Documentary miniseries | |||
| |- | |||
| |'']'' || Edwin Mayuya || Episode: "Rebirth" | |||
| |- | |- | ||
| | '']'' | | '']'' | ||
| | Ruben |
| Ruben Jr. (Adult) | ||
| | Television film | | Television film | ||
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| | 2013–14 || '']'' |
| 2013–14 || '']'' | ||
| | Calder Michaels | |||
| | Main role, 32 episodes | |||
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| | Main role; 22 episodes<br>Character named after ]. | |||
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| | Episode: "Hill Harper"<ref> Retrieved November 10, 2017</ref> | | Episode: "Hill Harper"<ref> Retrieved November 10, 2017</ref> | ||
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| | rowspan=2|2017 || '']'' || Himself || Episode: "Don't Let the Zip Code Fool Ya" | | rowspan=2|2017 || '']'' || Himself || Episode: "Don't Let the Zip Code Fool Ya" | ||
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| | Chief of Staff, Rob Emmons | | Chief of Staff, Rob Emmons | ||
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| 11 episodes<ref>{{Cite magazine|url=http://www.ew.com/article/2016/08/10/homeland-flash-limitless-hill-harper-patrick-sabongui|title='Homeland' adds actors from 'The Flash,' 'Limitless'|magazine=] |access-date=13 August 2016}}</ref> | ||
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| | 2017–21 | |||
| | 2017–present | |||
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| | Himself | | Himself | ||
| | Host and Narrator of 12-episode anthology reality series.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://cnnpressroom.blogs.cnn.com/2017/01/09/hln-launches-new-original-series-how-it-really-happened-with-hill-harper-on-january-27/|title=HLN Launches New Original Series 'How It Really Happened with Hill Harper' on January 27|access-date=13 January 2017}}</ref> | | Host and Narrator of 12-episode ].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://cnnpressroom.blogs.cnn.com/2017/01/09/hln-launches-new-original-series-how-it-really-happened-with-hill-harper-on-january-27/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170110183025/http://cnnpressroom.blogs.cnn.com/2017/01/09/hln-launches-new-original-series-how-it-really-happened-with-hill-harper-on-january-27/|url-status=dead|archive-date=January 10, 2017|title=HLN Launches New Original Series 'How It Really Happened with Hill Harper' on January 27|access-date=13 January 2017}}</ref> | ||
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| | Dr. Marcus Andrews | | Dr. Marcus Andrews | ||
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American actor and political candidate (born 1966)
| Hill Harper | |
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 Harper c. 2013–2016 | |
| Born | Frank Eugene Harper (1966-05-17) May 17, 1966 (age 58) Iowa City, Iowa, U.S. |
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| Education | |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 1993–present |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Children | 1 |
Frank Eugene "Hill" Harper (born May 17, 1966) is an American actor and political candidate. He is known for his roles as Dr. Sheldon Hawkes in CSI: NY, Agent Spelman Boyle in Limitless, and Dr. Marcus Andrews in The Good Doctor.
Harper was a candidate in the Democratic Primary in the 2024 United States Senate election in Michigan to fill the seat of retiring incumbent Senator Debbie Stabenow.
Early life and education
Harper was born in Iowa City, Iowa, the son of two medical doctors, Harry D. Harper, a psychiatrist, and Marilyn Harper (née Hill), who was one of the first black practicing anesthesiologists in the United States and co-authored a book called Wearing Purple. Born Frank Eugene Harper, he adopted the name "Hill" as a tribute to both his maternal and paternal ancestors.
Harper graduated magna cum laude from Brown University in 1988, with a BA degree in economics and sociology and was valedictorian of his department. In 1992, he graduated with a JD, cum laude, from Harvard Law School. He received an MPA degree with honors from John F. Kennedy School at Harvard University. During his years at Harvard, he was a full-time member of Boston's Black Folks Theater Company, one of the oldest and most acclaimed black theater troupes in the country.
While a student at Harvard, Harper befriended Barack Obama, with whom he played basketball. In 2012, Harper was appointed to The President's Cancer Panel, a three-member body assigned to work with the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and make recommendations to the White House around cancer policy.
He subsequently moved to Los Angeles to pursue acting. He has received eight honorary degrees, including honorary doctorates from both Westfield State College and Howard University.
Acting career
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His profile subsequently rose on both the mainstream and independent film circuits, thanks to roles in films ranging from Beloved (1998) to the independent romantic comedy Loving Jezebel (1999) to The Skulls (2000). Harper did some of his most acclaimed work in Jordan Walker-Pearlman's The Visit (2000), an independent drama in which he starred as a prisoner dying of AIDS who tries to put his life back together. He also portrayed Leshem in the 2010 Syfy original movie Stonehenge Apocalypse.
In February 2013, it was announced that CSI: NY would be ending and Harper would be joining the cast of Covert Affairs as a series regular.
From April 21, 2015, to May 10, 2015, Harper starred as "Hard Rock" in the Off-Broadway play ToasT. The play (produced by Lemon Andersen and co-starred Keith David) is set in the Attica Prison around the time of its 1971 prison riot and tells of the lives of its prisoners using poetic prose.
From May 1, 2018, to June 17, 2018, Harper starred as "Rooftop" in the Off-Broadway play Our Lady of 121st Street. This Dark Comedy (written by Stephen Adly Guirgis and directed by Phylicia Rashad) is about former students paying their respects to Sister Rose, only to find that Sister Rose's body has been stolen.
Hill Harper's acting career also includes voice-over work (or voice acting) with CSI: NY – The Video Game, Breathe Bible, plus, podcasts called Legal Wars and 5-Factor Authentication.
Writing career and political advocacy
Harper is the author of several books: Letters to a Young Brother: MANifest Your Destiny, published in 2006; Letters to a Young Sister: DeFINE Your Destiny, published in 2008; and The Conversation: How (Black) Men and Women Can Build Loving, Trusting Relationships, published in 2010. His books, The Wealth Cure: Putting Money in Its Place and The Wiley Boys were both published in 2011. His book, Letters to an Incarcerated Brother: Encouragement, Hope, and Healing for Inmates and Their Loved Ones was published in 2013. Both Barack Obama and Michelle Obama contributed to the books.
In January 2008, Harper participated in "Yes We Can", a music video produced by will.i.am supporting presidential candidate Barack Obama. Harper is a member of the Obama for America National Finance Committee.
Harper endorsed the 10,000 Bookbags back-to-school backpack campaign to help local disadvantaged children with Urban Change Ministries founder Pastor Jay Cameron of the Life Center, and R&B singer Ginuwine.
On February 22, 2016, the Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law announced that Harper would be their national spokesman.
He is also the founder of the Manifest Your Destiny Foundation, dedicated to empowering underserved youth through mentorship, scholarship, and grant programs.
2024 U.S. Senate candidacy
On July 10, 2023, Harper announced his candidacy for the 2024 United States Senate election in Michigan, as a Democrat to replace retiring Senator Debbie Stabenow. He ran to the left of U.S. Representative Elissa Slotkin, describing himself as the "most progressive candidate in the field." Harper touted his support for universal healthcare and the abolition of the filibuster, and if elected, would be the only U.S. senator who is also a union member, due to his membership in SAG-AFTRA.
Harper gained attention in November 2023, after announcing that he had declined an offer of $20 million in campaign contributions that would have been contingent upon him dropping out of the Senate race and mounting a primary challenge against U.S. Representative Rashida Tlaib. He has called for a "humanitarian ceasefire" in Gaza. On August 6, 2024, Harper was defeated in the Democratic Primary by Slotkin.
Other endeavors
Be the Architect
After being diagnosed with thyroid cancer, Harper researched the effects skin care products can have on a person's system. This led to his creating an all-natural personal care line for men and women, called Be the Architect.
The Black Wall Street
On May 31, 2021, Hill Harper & his partners launched The Black Wall Street, a web3 digital platform and financial literacy tool aimed at addressing the racial wealth gap.
Annual Leadership Summit and Lobby Day
In 2016, Harper was a keynote at the Annual Leadership Summit and Lobby Day.
Awards and recognition
In the fall of 2008, Harper was initiated as a member of the Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity with his Co-Initiates (called "Line Brothers") Dr. Naim Akbar of Florida State University and former NFL player Leo LeMarcus Newman.
He was also a recipient of the 2011 Freedom Award, which honors individuals who have made significant contributions in civil rights and who have laid the foundation for present and future leaders in the battle for human rights. The award was conferred upon Harper from the National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis for "his nonprofit foundation, Manifest Your Destiny Foundation."
In 2018, the Audience Development Committee, Inc. (AUDELCO) nominated Hill Harper for a Vivian Robinson Award; Lead Actor in a Play, for his role as Walter "Rooftop" Desmond in the Off-Broadway play: Our Lady of 121st Street.
On Sunday, December 5, 2021, the Boston, Massachusetts' Museum of African American History honored Hill Harper with a Living Legends award - The Garrison Silver Cup.
People magazine named Hill Harper as one of the "Sexiest Men Alive" for 2004, and again for 2014.
Personal life
While writing his book The Wealth Cure: Putting Money In Its Place, Harper was diagnosed with thyroid cancer. After treatment, he was given a clean bill of health.
In November 2015, Harper received a call to adopt a baby boy. He agreed, and by May 2017, the adoption was finalized.
In 2018, Harper purchased and moved into the historic Charles T. Fisher Mansion in Detroit, Michigan.
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Pumpkinhead II: Blood Wings | Peter | |
| 1995 | Drifting School | Sam | |
| 1996 | Get on the Bus | Xavier | |
| 1997 | Steel | Slats | |
| 1997 | Hav Plenty | Michael Simmons | |
| 1997 | Hoover Park | ||
| 1998 | The Nephew | Chad Egan-Washington | |
| 1998 | He Got Game | Coleman 'Booger' Sykes | |
| 1998 | Park Day | Steve Johnson | |
| 1998 | Beloved | Halle | |
| 1999 | Slaves of Hollywood | Fisher Lovelace | Feature Film |
| 1999 | Loving Jezebel | Theodorous | |
| 1999 | In Too Deep | Breezy T. | |
| 2000 | The Skulls | Will Beckford | |
| 2000 | The Visit | Alex Waters | Nominated—Independent Spirit Award for Best Male Lead |
| 2001 | Higher Ed | Craig | |
| 2002 | The Badge | Gizmo | |
| 2003 | Love, Sex and Eating the Bones | Michael Joseph | |
| 2004 | America Brown | John Cross | |
| 2005 | Constellation | Errol Hickman | |
| 2006 | Max and Josh | Max | Short film |
| 2006 | Premium | Ed | |
| 2006 | The Breed | Noah | |
| 2006 | 30 Days | Donnell | |
| 2006 | Whitepaddy | Marshall Evans | |
| 2008 | A Good Man Is Hard to Find | Damion Marshall | |
| 2008 | This Is Not a Test | Carl | |
| 2010 | For Colored Girls | Donald Watkins | |
| 2011 | Mama, I Want to Sing! | Jeff Andrews | |
| 2011 | The Shanghai Hotel | Carlos | |
| 2013 | Miss Dial | Political Nutcase | |
| 2013 | The Volunteer | Phil | |
| 2013 | 1982 | Tim Brown | |
| 2014 | Parts per Billion | Rick | |
| 2015 | The Boy Next Door | Principal Edward Warren | |
| 2015 | Pearly Gates | Dave | |
| 2015 | Concussion | Christopher Jones | |
| 2016 | Destined | Mayor Jones | |
| 2017 | All Eyez on Me | Journalist | Biographical film debuted Friday, June 16, 2017; what would have been Tupac Shakur's 46th birthday. |
| 2018 | An Interview with God | Gary | Theater Release Dates: August 20, 21 & 22, 2018 only. |
| 2019 | The Sun Is Also a Star | Lester Barnes | Film debuted Friday, May 17, 2019, on Hill Harper's 53rd birthday. |
| 2020 | The Prison Within | Himself / narrator | Documentary |
| TBA | Shadowbox | Harper is also an Executive Producer. The film's Developmental Short is called "Butterfly Boxing". |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Life Goes On | Nurse No. 2 | Episode: "Incident on Main" |
| 1993–94 | Married... with Children | Aaron Mitchell | 5 episodes |
| 1994 | Renegade | Clarence 'Dex' Dexter | Episode: "South of 98" |
| M.A.N.T.I.S. | Episode: "Tango Blue" | ||
| Walker, Texas Ranger | B.J. Mays | Episode: "Badge of Honor" | |
| The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air | Dana | Episode: "Will Steps Out" | |
| 1995 | The Client | J-Top | Episode: "Them That Has..." |
| Live Shot | Tommy Greer | Main role; 13 episodes | |
| 1996 | NYPD Blue | Bo-Bo Thomas | Episode: "The Blackboard Jungle" |
| Dangerous Minds | Darryl | Episode: "Family Ties" | |
| 1997 | Oddville, MTV | Episode No. 44 | |
| ER | Mr. Jackson | Episode: "Obstruction of Justice" | |
| 1998 | Cosby | Preston | Episode: "Men Are from Mars Women Are from Astoria" |
| Mama Flora's Family | Don | Television film | |
| 2000 | City of Angels | Dr. Wesley Williams | Main role; 24 episodes Nominated—NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series |
| 2002 | The Court | Christopher Bell | Unsold TV pilot |
| The Twilight Zone | Professor John Woodrell | Episode: "Shades of Guilt" | |
| 2003–04 | The Handler | Darnell | Main role; 16 episodes Nominated—Satellite Award for Best Supporting Actor – Television Series |
| 2004 | Soul Food | Kelvin Chadway | 2 episodes |
| The Sopranos | Stokley Davenport M.D. | Episode: "Irregular Around the Margins" | |
| CSI: Miami | Dr. Sheldon Hawkes | Episode: "MIA/NYC NonStop" | |
| 2004–13 | CSI: NY | Dr. Sheldon Hawkes | Main role; 197 episodes NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series (2008–10) Nominated—NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series (2005–07, 2011–13) |
| 2005 | I Love the '90s: Part Deux | Himself | Documentary miniseries |
| The 4400 | Edwin Mayuya | Episode: "Rebirth" | |
| Lackawanna Blues | Ruben Jr. (Adult) | Television film | |
| 2009 | The Game | Himself | Episode: "Hill Street Blues" |
| 2010 | Stonehenge Apocalypse | Joseph Lesham | Television film |
| 2011 | The Real Housewives of Atlanta | Himself | Episode: "Tour-Ture" |
| 2013–14 | Covert Affairs | Calder Michaels | Main role, 32 episodes |
| 2015 | Madam Secretary | Aiden Humphrey | Episode: "The Kill List" |
| 2015–16 | Limitless | Spelman Boyle | Main role; 22 episodes Character named after Spelman College. |
| 2016 | Braxton Family Values | Himself | Episode: "You Gotta Get Pelvic to Pelvic!" |
| Unsung Hollywood | Himself | Episode: "Hill Harper" | |
| 2017 | The Real Housewives of Potomac | Himself | Episode: "Don't Let the Zip Code Fool Ya" |
| Homeland | Chief of Staff, Rob Emmons | 11 episodes | |
| 2017–21 | How It Really Happened | Himself | Host and Narrator of 12-episode anthology reality series. |
| 2017–24 | The Good Doctor | Dr. Marcus Andrews | 105 episodes |
| 2018 | Black Love | Himself | Special Episode: "Motherly Love" |
| 2019 | The $100,000 Pyramid | Himself | Episode 409 (Season 4; Episode 9) |
| 2020 | Mentoring Kings | Himself | Docuseries |
| 2022 | Super Pumped | Eric Holder | Episode: "Delete Uber" |
Theatre
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Dogeaters | Joey Sands |
| 2001 | Blue | (Adult) Reuben Clark |
| 2015 | ToasT | Hard Rock |
| 2018 | Our Lady of 121st Street | Walter "Rooftop" Desmond |
Published works
- Harper, Hill (2007). Letters to a Young Brother: Manifest Your Destiny. Gotham. ISBN 978-1592402496.
- Harper, Hill (2009). Letters to a Young Sister: DeFINE Your Destiny. Gotham. ISBN 978-1592404599.
- Harper, Hill (2010). The Conversation: How (Black) Men and Women Can Build Loving, Trusting Relationships. Gotham. ISBN 978-1592405787.
- Harper, Hill (2011). The Wealth Cure: Putting Money in Its Place. Gotham. ISBN 978-1592406500.
- Harper, Hill (2011). The Wiley Boys. Harper Hill. ISBN 978-0974721873.
- Harper, Hill (2013). Letters to an Incarcerated Brother: Encouragement, Hope, and Healing for Inmates and Their Loved Ones. Gotham. ISBN 978-1592407248.
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- ToasT Opens in Public Theatre Archived September 4, 2017, at the Wayback Machine BroadwayBlack.com Retrieved July 24, 2016
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External links
- Manifest Your Destiny Foundation
- Hill Harper at IMDb
- The Wiley Boys book
- BeTheArchitect.com Archived March 20, 2017, at the Wayback Machine
- The Black Wall Street
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- Actors from Iowa City, Iowa
- Alpha Phi Alpha members
- American male film actors
- American male television actors
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- Brown University alumni
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- Living people
- Male actors from Detroit
- Male actors from Iowa
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- African-American candidates for the United States Senate
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- Candidates in the 2024 United States Senate elections