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David Harewood(I)

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David Harewood was born on 8 December 1965 in Birmingham, England, UK. He is an actor and director, 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

    Blood Diamond
    8.0
    • Captain Poison
    • 2006
    The Merchant of Venice
    7.0
    • Prince of Morocco
    • 2004
    Supergirl
    6.2
    TV Series
    • J'onn J'onzz
    • Martian Manhunter
    • Hank Henshaw
    • J'onn J'onnz
    • Cyborg Superman
    Homeland
    8.3
    TV Series
    • David Estes

    Credits

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    Actor

    • Brothers and Sisters
      • Jonathan Peters
      • Released
      • TV Series
      • 1998
    • Zero A.D.
      • Balthazar
      • In Production
      • 2025
    • In the Black
      • Denham Jolly
      • Post-production
    • Happy Face
      6.5
      TV Series
      • Dr. Greg
      • 2025
    • The Agency: Central Intelligence
      7.4
      TV Series
      • Dalaga
      • 2024–2025
    • Sherwood
      7.4
      TV Series
      • Denis Bottomley
      • 2024
    • The Acolyte
      4.2
      TV Series
      • Senator Rayencourt
      • 2024
    • Alan Wake II: Night Springs
      8.0
      Video Game
      • Warlin Door
      • 2024
    • Behind the Voice
      7.7
      Podcast Series
      • Warlin Door
      • 2024
    • Arthur's Whisky
      4.6
      • Hal
      • 2024
    • Old Gods of Asgard: Herald of Darkness
      Music Video
      • Warlin Door
      • 2023
    • Alan Wake II
      9.2
      Video Game
      • Warlin Door
      • 2023
    • The Canterville Ghost
      5.9
      • Hiram Otis (voice)
      • 2023
    • National Theatre Live: Best of Enemies
      7.3
      • William F. Buckley Jr
      • 2023
    • Man to Man
      8.9
      Short
      • Malcolm
      • 2022
    • The Sandman
      9.1
      Podcast Series
      • Destruction (voice)
      • 2022
    • Wendell & Wild
      6.4
      • Lane Klaxon (voice)
      • 2022
    • Ten Percent
      6.9
      TV Series
      • David Harewood
      • 2022

    Director

    • Supergirl
      6.2
      TV Series
      • Director
      • 2019–2021

    Producer

    • In the Black
      • executive producer
      • Post-production
    • Monochromatic
      Short
      • executive producer
      • 2022
    • Why Is Covid Killing People of Colour?
      4.1
      TV Movie
      • producer (produced by)
      • 2021
    • In-development projects at IMDbPro

    Videos56

    Interview 2:57
    "Supergirl" Says Hi to Pants, Bye to Beloved Cast Member
    Trailer 0:31
    Official Trailer
    Trailer 0:31
    Official Trailer
    Trailer 2:03
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    Trailer 0:30
    Whatever It Takes - Season Trailer

    Personal details

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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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      • 2 Interviews

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      Became an Associate Member of the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA).

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      59 years old
    • When was David Harewood born?
      December 8, 1965
    • Where was David Harewood born?
      Birmingham, England, UK
    • What is David Harewood's birth name?
      David Michael Harewood
    • How tall is David Harewood?
      6 feet 1 inch, or 1.85 meters

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