Quick Facts
Born:
2003-02-20
Birthplace:
London, England, UK
Credits:
9 Total Roles
William Gao
Acting
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Biography
William Gao (Chinese: 高鑫; pinyin: Gāo Xīn; born 20 February 2003) is an English actor and musician. He is known for his debut role as Tao Xu in the Netflix series Heartstopper (2022–present), for which he was nominated for a Children's and Family Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Performance.
Gao and his younger sister Olivia Hardy formed a music duo called Wasia Project in 2019.
Gao and his younger sister Olivia Hardy formed a music duo called Wasia Project in 2019.
Known For
Heartstopper
Tao Xu
Sunrise
Edward
Crescendo
Pianist
Joe Lycett's Big Pride Party
Self
Isotope
Isotope
Dead Cat Film
Alex
Breakwater
Matt
Heartstopper: Forever
Tao Xu
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Heartstopper: Forever MOVIE | Tao Xu |
| 2025 | Breakwater MOVIE | Matt |
| 2024 | Isotope MOVIE | Isotope |
| 2024 | Sunrise MOVIE | Edward |
| 2023 | Dead Cat Film MOVIE | Alex |
| 2022 | Joe Lycett's Big Pride Party MOVIE | Self |
| 2022 | Heartstopper TV | Tao Xu |
| 2021 | Crescendo MOVIE | Pianist |
| Becoming Capa MOVIE | Self |