David Harewood

Acting

Freshness: Jan 19, 2026

50Total Films

10.0 Highest Rated

Born: Dec 8, 1965

Birth Place: Small Heath, Birmingham, England, UK

About David Harewood

David Harewood is an English actor, known for playing David Estes in Homeland and Hank Henshaw in Supergirl.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of David Harewood reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of David Harewood's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 40% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), David Harewood remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Dickens: Phantoms and Fiction, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best David Harewood Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from David Harewood's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0

Dickens: Phantoms and Fiction (2023) movie poster

★10.0

Dickens: Phantoms and Fiction — Captivating documentary exploring the haunting world of Charles Dickens' supernatural tales through actor readings, arch

Dickens: Phantoms and Fiction

2023•Documentary

★10.0

★10.0

Pirate Prince — Jack Prince, a British renegade, joins a rebellion and becomes one of the most feared pirates in the Caribbean

Pirate Prince

1991

★9.0

National Theatre Live: Best of Enemies (2023) movie poster

★9.0

National Theatre Live: Best of Enemies — In 1968 America, as two men fight to become the next president, all eyes are on the battle between two others: the cunni

National Theatre Live: Best of Enemies

2023•Drama

★9.0

Lost Pharaohs of the Nile (2019) movie poster

★9.0

Lost Pharaohs of the Nile — Experts challenge the view that Egypt is Africa's only 'great' civilisation, providing evidence that the Black Pharaohs'

Lost Pharaohs of the Nile

2019•Documentary

★8.5

Macbeth on the Estate (1997) movie poster

★8.5

Macbeth on the Estate — A modern version of Shakespeare's 'Macbeth'.

Macbeth on the Estate

1997•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of David Harewood.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2024	Arthur's Whisky	Hal	Average	Similar →
2023	Dickens: Phantoms and Fiction	Presenter	Super Hit	Similar →
2023	The Canterville Ghost	Hiram Otis (voice)	Hit	Similar →
2023	David Harewood on Blackface	Himself	Flop	Similar →
2023	National Theatre Live: Best of Enemies	William F. Buckley, Jr.	Super Hit	Similar →
2023	Man to Man	Malcolm	Flop	Similar →
2023	2022: The Year from Space	Narrator (voice)	Hit	Similar →
2022	Wendell & Wild	Lane Klaxon (voice)	Hit	Similar →
2021	Young Vic: Best of Enemies	William F. Buckley, Jr.	Flop	Similar →
2021	The Abominable Snow Baby	Narrator	Hit	Similar →
2021	Why Is Covid Killing People Of Colour?	Himself	Hit	Similar →
2020	Black in Space: Breaking the Color Barrier	Self - Narrator (voice)	Flop	Similar →
2019	Lost Pharaohs of the Nile	Host	Super Hit	Similar →
2019	David Harewood: Psychosis and Me	David Harewood	Hit	Similar →
2018	Parallel	Mr. Parkes	Average	Similar →
2017	Free In Deed	Abe Wilkins	Hit	Similar →
2017	Tulip Fever	Mr. Prater	Hit	Similar →
2016	Grimsby	Black Gareth	Average	Similar →
2015	SuperBob	Simon	Average	Similar →
2015	Spooks: The Greater Good	Francis Warrender	Average	Similar →
2014	The Gospel of John	Narrator (voice) – New International Version	Hit	Similar →
2014	A Midsummer Night's Dream	Oberon	Average	Similar →
2014	Third Person	Jake	Average	Similar →
2014	The Pygmy Hippo: A Very Secret Life	Narrator	Flop	Similar →
2013	9.79*	Self - Narrator	Hit	Similar →
2013	9/11: The Lost Hero	Narrator (voice)	Average	Similar →
2012	The Man Inside	Eugene Murdoch	Flop	Similar →
2012	The Last Bite	Rook	Hit	Similar →
2011	Victim	Mr. Ansah	Flop	Similar →
2011	Frankenstein's Wedding... Live in Leeds	The Creature	Flop	Similar →
2011	The Hot Potato	Harrison	Average	Similar →
2010	Mrs Mandela	Nelson Mandela	Flop	Similar →
2009	Gunrush	Robbie	Average	Similar →
2007	The Shadow in the North	Nicholas Bedwell	Hit	Similar →
2007	The Philosopher's Stone: The True Story	Narrator	Flop	Similar →
2006	The Ruby in the Smoke	Matthew Bedwell	Average	Similar →
2006	Blood Diamond	Captain Poison	Super Hit	Similar →
2005	Separate Lies	Inspector Marshall	Average	Similar →
2004	The Merchant of Venice	Prince of Morocco	Hit	Similar →
2004	Strings	Erito	Hit	Similar →
1998	I Wonder Who's Kissing You Now	Moses	Flop	Similar →
1997	Macbeth on the Estate	Macduff	Super Hit	Similar →
1994	Great Moments in Aviation	Steward	Flop	Similar →
1994	Bermuda Grace	-	Flop	Similar →
1993	The Hawk	Sergeant Streete	Average	Similar →
1993	Harnessing Peacocks	Terry	Flop	Similar →
1993	Anna Lee: Headcase	Stevie Johnson	Flop	Similar →
1992	Black Poppies	-	Flop	Similar →
1991	Pirate Prince	Jean-Baptiste	Super Hit	Similar →
N/A	Benn/Eubank	Adonis	Flop	Similar →

David Harewood - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of David Harewood?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring David Harewood is "Dickens: Phantoms and Fiction" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has David Harewood acted in?

David Harewood has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by David Harewood?

Other notable films include "Pirate Prince", "National Theatre Live: Best of Enemies", and "Lost Pharaohs of the Nile".