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David Harewood Biography

Birth Name:David Harewood

Birth Place:Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

Profession Actor, Director, Producer, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

  • In 2012, he was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire
  • Trained in acting at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art
  • Was featured in the 2009 play "The Mountaintop․"
  • In 2013, he attempted to help ban smoking in cars with children inside them by voicing a video campaign for the British Lung Foundation
  • Provided the voice of the character Captain Quinton Cole in the 2011 video game "Battlefield 3․"
  • Provided the voice of the character Sinclaire in the video game "Killzone: Shadow Fall․"
  • Was featured in the 2010 National Theatre production "Welcome to Thebes․"

Awards

  • 2013Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: nominated
  • 2016Special Jury Prize-Best Actor - Bridgestone Narrative Competition: winner
  • 2017Independent Spirit Award-Best Male Lead: nominated
  • 2019Saturn Award-Best Supporting Actor in a Television Series: nominated
  • 2024National Film Award-Best Comedy: winner