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David Harewood(I)

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David Harewood
A tale of control, envy and toxic male behavior delves into the sinister aspects of dominance, fury and want.
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Othello (2026)
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David Harewood was born on 8 December 1965 in Birmingham, England, UK. He is an actor and producer, known for Blood Diamond (2006), The Merchant of Venice (2004) and Supergirl (2015). He has been married to Kirsty Handy since 26 February 2013. They have two children.
BornDecember 8, 1965
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BornDecember 8, 1965
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    • Awards
      • 5 wins & 3 nominations total

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    Known for

    Leonardo DiCaprio and Djimon Hounsou in Blood Diamond (2006)
    Blood Diamond
    8.0
    • Captain Poison
    • 2006
    Al Pacino, Jeremy Irons, Joseph Fiennes, and Lynn Collins in The Merchant of Venice (2004)
    The Merchant of Venice
    7.0
    • Prince of Morocco
    • 2004
    David Harewood, Chyler Leigh, Jesse Rath, Azie Tesfai, Melissa Benoist, Katie McGrath, and Nicole Maines in Supergirl (2015)
    Supergirl
    6.2
    TV Series
    • J'onn J'onzz
    • Martian Manhunter
    • Hank Henshaw
    • J'onn J'onnz
    • Cyborg Superman
    Claire Danes in Homeland (2011)
    Homeland
    8.3
    TV Series
    • David Estes

    Credits

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    Actor

    • Brothers and Sisters
      • Jonathan Peters
      • Released
      • TV Series
      • 1998
    • War
      • Completed
      • TV Series
      • 2026
    • Zero A.D.: The Birth of Christ
      • Balthazar
      • Completed
      • 2026
    • Cyrille Régis, itinéraire d'une légende
      • 2026
    • Pierre
      • Pierre
      • Post-production
      • TV Series
    • In the Black
      • Denham Jolly
      • Completed
    • Hyde
      • Lieutenant Robert Malloy
      • Post-production
    • Richard Gere, Jeffrey Wright, Michael Fassbender, and Jodie Turner-Smith in The Agency (2024)
      The Agency
      7.5
      TV Series
      • Dalaga
      • 2024–2026
    • William Shakespeare, David Harewood, Toby Jones, Vinette Robinson, Luke Treadaway, Caitlin FitzGerald, and Tom Morris in Othello (2026)
      Othello
      6.7
      • Othello
      • 2026
    • Mozart: Genius for Hire (2025)
      Mozart: Genius for Hire
      TV Special
      • Leopold Mozart
      • 2025
    • Dennis Quaid and Annaleigh Ashford in Happy Face (2025)
      Happy Face
      6.6
      TV Series
      • Dr. Greg
      • 2025
    • David Harewood, Lesley Manville, and David Morrissey in Sherwood (2022)
      Sherwood
      7.4
      TV Series
      • Denis Bottomley
      • 2024
    • Carrie-Anne Moss, Lee Jung-jae, Hassan Taj, Charlie Barnett, Dean-Charles Chapman, Rebecca Henderson, Manny Jacinto, Jodie Turner-Smith, Amandla Stenberg, Dafne Keen, and Joonas Suotamo in The Acolyte (2024)
      The Acolyte
      4.3
      TV Series
      • Senator Rayencourt
      • 2024
    • Alan Wake II: Night Springs (2024)
      Alan Wake II: Night Springs
      8.0
      Video Game
      • Warlin Door
      • 2024
    • Abhyodaya Jha in Behind the Voice (2022)
      Behind the Voice
      8.2
      Podcast Series
      • Warlin Door
      • 2024
    • Diane Keaton, Patricia Hodge, and Lulu in Arthur's Whisky (2024)
      Arthur's Whisky
      4.9
      • Hal
      • 2024
    • Old Gods of Asgard: Herald of Darkness (2023)
      Old Gods of Asgard: Herald of Darkness
      9.7
      Music Video
      • Warlin Door
      • 2023
    • Matthew Porretta, Ilkka Villi, and Melanie Liburd in Alan Wake II (2023)
      Alan Wake II
      9.1
      Video Game
      • Warlin Door
      • 2023
    • Stephen Fry, Imelda Staunton, Freddie Highmore, Toby Jones, Hugh Laurie, Bennett Miller, Miranda Hart, and Emily Carey in The Canterville Ghost (2023)
      The Canterville Ghost
      5.9
      • Hiram Otis (voice)
      • 2023
    • David Harewood and Zachary Quinto in National Theatre Live: Best of Enemies (2023)
      National Theatre Live: Best of Enemies
      7.1
      • William F. Buckley Jr
      • 2023
    • Man to Man (2022)
      Man to Man
      8.9
      Short
      • Malcolm
      • 2022
    • The Sandman (2020)
      The Sandman
      9.0
      Podcast Series
      • Destruction (voice)
      • 2022

    Producer

    • In the Black
      • executive producer
      • Completed
    • Mozart: Genius for Hire (2025)
      Mozart: Genius for Hire
      TV Special
      • executive producer
      • 2025
    • Monochromatic (2022)
      Monochromatic
      Short
      • executive producer
      • 2022
    • Why Is Covid Killing People of Colour?
      4.1
      TV Movie
      • produced by
      • 2021

    Director

    • David Harewood, Chyler Leigh, Jesse Rath, Azie Tesfai, Melissa Benoist, Katie McGrath, and Nicole Maines in Supergirl (2015)
      Supergirl
      6.2
      TV Series
      • Director
      • 2019–2021
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    Videos58

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    Personal details

    • Official site
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    • Alternative names
      • David M Harewood
    • Height
      • 6′ 1″ (1.85 m)
    • Born
      • December 8, 1965
      • Birmingham, England, UK
    • Spouse
      • Kirsty HandyFebruary 26, 2013 - present (2 children)
    • Parents
      • Mayleen Cornelius
    • Other works
      Theatre: played "Lord Asriel" in "His Dark Materials", at the National Theatre (Olivier), London, UK. November 2004 to April 2005. Adapted by Nicholas Wright from the novels by Philip Pullman. Directed by Nicholas Hytner.
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      Became an Associate Member of the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA).

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