It feels like David’s Harbor has been a big name for years. Despite appearing in everything from War of the Worlds (credited as “Dock Worker”, but I’ve never been able to find it) to The Equalizer, he never really took off to prominence but recently thanks to his shocking turn in Netflix’s Stranger Things. That’s not to say the man’s resume doesn’t have high-profile gigs. In fact, I have collected some of his most famous achievements to prepare you for his next role in Gran Turismo.
Red Guardian in Black Widow
Marvel’s Black Widow may not be the best, but Harbor shines as Alexei, the fat Russian superhero who teams up with super spy Scarlett Johansson to bring down some serious villains. Although Harbor doesn’t have enough to live up to and mostly serves as a human punching bag, that doesn’t negate the man’s cinematic presence and charisma, as This is one of David Harbour’s best performances. Let’s hope the MCU uses him better in future movies and makes more than a bunch of cheesy jokes.
Masters in the Equalizer
Harbor’s role in The Equalizer is small but crucial. As Masters, the lowly spy that Denzel Washington’s kick-ass hero Robert McCall tries to help track down even worse scoundrels halfway through the movie, this was the first time I recognized Cala from previous trips, although I couldn’t place it correctly. to him. It turns out that he was a co-star in the newsroom, which the wife and I put in over the summer. So, at least he left an impression with his short time.
Gasper in Extraction
As Gasper, Chris Hemsworth’s casual friend, Harbor shows off his physical chops and holds his own against the powerful actor Thor in Extraction. While the twist is expected, the brutal payoff – when both men beat each other to a bloody pulp – is worth it in the end. Again, it’s not a long role, but one powerful enough to grab your attention, largely thanks to Harbor and Hemsworth’s performances.
Santa in Violent Night
Now we are talking. Although much of Harbour’s post-Stranger Things work has been forgotten, Violent Night finally gives him a role that is well suited to his talents. Here, the Harbor walks around as a foul-mouthed, dejected Santa Claus who no longer believes in the magic of Christmas but whose broken idealism has been restored after fighting to a group of violent criminals who are hosting a family. One by one, Harbor fights these goons in Die Hard style and somehow finds new and unique ways to make mincemeat out of a human body.
Violent Night certainly lives up to its title. The picture is gory, graphic, and extremely over-the-top, but it’s also funny and undeniably charming, right down to its Home Alone-esque sequence. Harbor introduces his gruff-faced Saint Nick who finally gives in to his humanity, leading to a fun and surprisingly poignant finale that should leave audiences basking in spirit. of Christmas – or breaking out.
Jim Hopper in Stranger Things
Harbor rose to fame almost overnight thanks to his incredible performance as Jim Hopper, the drunken, bitter sheriff of Hawkins, Indiana who is caught up in some truly extraordinary events that will reshape his life. for the better. Now going on its fifth and final season, one could argue that the sci-fi series has been around a little too long. Regardless, the cast is gorgeous and the various nods to 80’s pop culture make us all look like a Leonardo DiCaprio meme from Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.
Hopper is still the highlight of the show for me. Season 3 in particular sets Harbor loose and allows him to fully embrace his inner action hero, which is probably why it’s my favorite of the four. It helps that Anchorage looks the part of an 80s action hero, albeit more John McClane than Rambo, and he displays plenty of chemistry with Winona Ryder, making this one of the best performances at David Harbour. With luck, Harbor can accelerate his reputation to even greater success, because the man can work with the best of them.
