David Harewood
David Harewood
David Harewood, MBE, is a British actor. He trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. He is known for playing David Estes, the Deputy Director of the CIA's Counterterrorism Center, in the Showtime series Homeland, and Hank Henshaw/J'onn J'onzz on Supergirl...
NationalityEnglish
ProfessionTV Actor
Date of Birth8 December 1965
decision guarantee profession proud success supported tough work
My parents are very proud of my success but still worry, as I'm in a profession where there is no guarantee of work. They have always supported my decision to go into acting, but there have been tough times work-wise.
audition nine recording worked
Before recording my 'Homeland' audition on my iPhone in my bedroom in Streatham, I hadn't worked or had an audition in the U.K. for nine months.
fashion accessories ease
Forget fashion, dress for comfort and for ease of getting through security, so no hats, belts or unnecessary accessories.
I loved working with Mandy Patinkin, I have to say.
class
Normally for work I will fly business class.
people british
British people are surprised that I'm British!
beautiful country interesting
For all its problems, I found South Africa a beautiful country, interesting and inspiring.
teacher school naughty
At school, I was the classroom clown - I was always being thrown out for being naughty. Before I left, a teacher called me in and suggested I became an actor.
sexy fashion new-york
New York is vibrant, sexy, naughty, always surprising, and has great live music and great fashion.
mother dad distance
I grew up in Birmingham, but my parents are originally from Barbados. My dad, Romeo, was a long-distance lorry driver, and my mother, Mayleen, worked in catering.
art looks opera
Art is all about the experience. I could say I dont really relate to opera, but then you watch Placido Domingo, and you go, Blimey, look at that.
wise worry decision
My parents are very proud of my success but still worry, as Im in a profession where there is no guarantee of work. They have always supported my decision to go into acting, but there have been tough times work-wise.
summer theatre afternoon
Working at the National Theatre is just wonderful. There is no place like the South Bank on a summer's afternoon.
giving perspective joy
Fatherhood is a joy. I feel very lucky to have a family. It gives you a perspective on things.