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My Take
David Harewood is an actor and advocate I hold in real esteem. From David Estes in Homeland to a commanding Martian Manhunter in Supergirl, he brings gravitas without ever feeling heavy-handed. Becoming president of the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in 2024, and his MBE recognition, speak to a man who gives back to his craft. What moves me most is his openness about his own mental health, which he has used to genuinely help others. A Birmingham lad from Small Heath who reached the top while staying candid about the cost of getting there, he is someone I admire on and off screen.
Overview
David Michael Harewood OBE (born 8 December 1965) is an English actor and presenter who has served as president of the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art since February 2024. He is known for his television roles as David Estes in Homeland (2011–2012), J'onn J'onzz / Martian Manhunter and Hank Henshaw / Cyborg Superman in Supergirl (2015–2021).
Summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- David Harewood
- Name (Japanese)
- デヴィッド・ヘアウッド
- Reading
- でゔぃっど・へあうっど
- Born
- December 8, 1965 (age 60)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Sagittarius / Snake
- Origin
- Small Heath, United Kingdom
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- actor / stage actor / film actor / television actor / television director
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- Member of the Order of the British Empire
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.