David Harewood

David Harewood
Harewood in 2024
Born (1965-12-08) 8 December 1965
Birmingham, England
Alma materRoyal Academy of Dramatic Art
Occupations
  • Actor
  • presenter
Years active1990–present
Spouse
Kirsty Handy
(m. 2014)
Children2
President of Royal Academy of Dramatic Art
Assumed office
2024
Vice PresidentCynthia Erivo
PrincipalNiamh Dowling
Preceded byKenneth Branagh
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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). He has also appeared in films such as Blood Diamond, The Merchant of Venice, and Strings, whilst his video game roles include Usef Omar in Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare (2016) and Warlin Door in Alan Wake II (2023).