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William Gao

Bio: 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
Born: Thu, Feb 20 2003
Birthplace: London, England, UK
William Gao is 23 years old
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Poster of Heartstopper Forever
Heartstopper Forever
William Gao will be 23 in Heartstopper Forever as 'Tao Xu'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 16 2026
Poster of Breakwater
Breakwater
William Gao was 22 in Breakwater as 'Matt'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 18 2025
Poster of Isotope
Isotope
William Gao was 21 in Isotope as 'Isotope'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 28 2024
Poster of Sunrise
Sunrise
William Gao was 20 in Sunrise as 'Edward'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 19 2024
Poster of Dead Cat Film
Dead Cat Film
William Gao was 19 in Dead Cat Film as 'Alex'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 19 2023
Poster of Joe Lycett's Big Pride Party
Joe Lycett's Big Pride Party
William Gao was 19 in Joe Lycett's Big Pride Party as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 03 2022
Poster of Crescendo
Crescendo
William Gao was 18 in Crescendo as 'Pianist'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 14 2021
Poster of Becoming Capa
Becoming Capa
William Gao will be 23+ in Becoming Capa
Movie Released: Unreleased

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Heartstopper: The Official Podcast
Heartstopper: The Official Podcast
William Gao was 21+ in Heartstopper: The Official Podcast as 'Self - Guest'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 02 2024
Poster of Heartstopper
Heartstopper
William Gao was 19+ in Heartstopper as 'Tao Xu'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Apr 22 2022
Poster of Later... with Jools Holland
Later... with Jools Holland
William Gao was 0+ in Later... with Jools Holland as 'Self - Performer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 09 1992