Quick Info
| Profession | Actor, Presenter |
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| Nationality | British |
| Date of Birth | 08/12/1965 |
| Age | 60 years |
| Birthplace | Birmingham, England, UK |
| Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius |
Latest News about David Harewood
06/10/2026
Channel 4 released Pierre, a six-part legal drama in which Harewood plays a West London duty solicitor. The character investigates the suspicious death of a young Black client and uncovers wider corruption within the justice system.
11/08/2026
Harewood was announced as the keynote speaker for the first Mona Hammond Annual Lecture, presented by Talawa Theatre Company and RADA. The lecture addresses wellbeing and the role of the artist in theatre.
28/05/2026
His 2026 stage production of Othello, which he reprised, became available to stream on Marquee TV. He appeared in a conversation with Munya Chawawa about Black British theatre as part of the release.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | David Michael Harewood |
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| Honours | OBE |
| Summary | English actor and presenter known for playing David Estes in Homeland and Hank Henshaw in Supergirl. He has served as president of the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art since February 2024. |
| Years Active | 1990–present |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 1.85 m |
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Educational Qualification(s)
| Royal Academy of Dramatic Art | Graduated; later became an Associate Member |
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| National Youth Theatre | Former member |
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Personal Life
| Mental Health Advocacy | Supports mental health awareness and presented the documentary David Harewood: Psychosis And Me (BBC, 2019), which was nominated for a BAFTA Television Award |
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| Psychosis | Reportedly experienced a psychotic breakdown in his early twenties |
Relationships & More
| Spouse | Kirsty Handy |
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Family
| Spouse | Kirsty Handy |
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| Children | Two |
Career
| Breakthrough Stage Role | First black actor to play Othello at the National Theatre (1997) | ||||
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| Directing | Announced in October 2021 as director of his first film, For Whom The Bell Tolls, a boxing film | ||||
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. His likeness was used for a multiplayer character skin in Battlefield 3 | |
| 2. He presented the documentary In the Shadow of Mary Seacole (ITV, 2016) | |
| 3. He presented the series Get On Up: The Triumph of Black America (BBC One, 2023) | |
| 4. He is scheduled to deliver the inaugural Mona Hammond Annual Lecture, presented by Talawa Theatre Company and RADA, on the theme of wellbeing and the artist in theatre |
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