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
interested months rang saying script sent
When I was sent the script for 'Homeland,' I didn't think anything of it. Three months later, my manager rang and said: 'They are interested in you.' I read it and I realised, 'Yes, I do want this.' Then I got an email saying I'd got it.
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.