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Hill Harper

Hill Harper - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

BornMay 17, 1966
Age59
BirthplaceIowa City, Iowa, United States
Zodiac SignTaurus - (see also Hill Harper's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese ZodiacHorse
GenerationGeneration X
Known ForStarring as Dr. Sheldon Hawkes in 'CSI: NY' and as Dr. Marcus Andrews on 'The Good Doctor'; also known for his bestselling books.

Intro

Hill Harper is an American actor and author best known for his roles in the television series 'CSI: NY' and 'The Good Doctor'. In addition to his acting career, he is also a noted author and activist.

Early Life & Background

Hill Harper was born Francis Eugene Harper in Iowa City, Iowa. His parents were both professionals: his father, Harry Harper, was a psychiatrist, and his mother, Marilyn Hill, was one of the first Black anesthesiologists in the United States. He graduated magna cum laude from Brown University and went on to earn a J.D. (cum laude) from Harvard Law School, as well as a master's degree from the John F. Kennedy School of Government.

Career Highlights

  • Portrayed Dr. Sheldon Hawkes in 'CSI: NY' (2004–2013)
  • Plays Dr. Marcus Andrews on 'The Good Doctor' (2017–present)
  • Appeared in films such as 'He Got Game', 'Beloved', and 'Loving Jezebel'
  • Authored several bestselling books, including 'Letters to a Young Brother' and 'The Wealth Cure'

Trivia

  • Was a classmate of Barack Obama at Harvard Law School.
  • Has received several NAACP Image Awards for his writing.
  • Diagnosed with thyroid cancer in 2010 and is now a cancer survivor.
  • Announced campaign for U.S. Senate in Michigan in 2023.

FAQs

People also ask

How old is Hill Harper?

Hill Harper is 59 years old.

When was Hill Harper born?

Hill Harper was born the 17 May 1966.

Where is Hill Harper from?

Iowa City, Iowa, United States.

On His Birth-Day

About May 17th, 1966, in brief:

  • Historical events: On May 17, 1966, a new local television station was launched in Oklahoma, contributing to the growing media landscape in the region. This development reflected the increasing importance of television as a medium for news and entertainment.
  • Day of the week: May 17th, 1966 was a Tuesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase:
  • #1 US song: Monday, Monday by The Mamas & The Papas
  • #1 UK song: Pretty Flamingo by Manfred Mann
  • Popular movie: Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? directed by Mike Nichols

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Sources

  1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hill_Harper
  2. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0004992/