David Harewood — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Serves as president of the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art since February 2024.
Known for his television roles as David Estes in Homeland (2011–2012).
Played J'onn J'onzz / Martian Manhunter and Hank Henshaw / Cyborg Superman in Supergirl (2015–2021).
Was the first black actor to play Othello at the National Theatre in London in 1997.
Appeared in films such as Blood Diamond, The Merchant of Venice, and Strings.
Portrayed Nelson Mandela in the 2009 BBC single drama Mrs Mandela and Martin Luther King Jr. in the 2009 premiere of The Mountaintop.
An alumnus of the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art.

Biography

David Michael Harewood OBE is an English actor, director, and presenter. He is widely recognized for his television roles, including David Estes in Homeland (2011–2012) and J'onn J'onzz / Martian Manhunter and Hank Henshaw / Cyborg Superman in Supergirl (2015–2021). Since February 2024, Harewood has served as president of the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art.

Harewood was born in Small Heath, Birmingham, on 8 December 1965.