Harry Lennix

Harold Joseph Lennix III, widely known as Harry Lennix, is an acclaimed American actor with an extensive career in film, television, and theater. Born on November 16, 1964, Lennix's acting career spans over three decades, from 1983 to the present. He is notable for his roles as Terrence 'Dresser' Williams in the Robert Townsend film The Five Heartbeats, Boyd Langton in the sci-fi series Dollhouse, and his long-running stint as Harold Cooper, assistant director of the FBI Counterterrorism Division, in NBC's drama series The Blacklist. Also delve into the DC Extended Universe, Lennix has portrayed various characters including J'onn J'onzz, Calvin Swanwick, and Martian Manhunter in films like Man of Steel, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, and Zack Snyder's Justice League.

Lennix hails from Chicago, Illinois, being the youngest of four siblings. His parents were Lillian C. Vines, a laundry worker, and Harry Lennix Jr., a machinist. His acting skills were honed at the Northwestern University where he majored in Acting and Direction. His career comprises film roles in Titus, Love & Basketball, The Matrix series, Barbershop 2: Back in Business, and Spike Lee's Chi-Raq among others. On television, he has made appearances in series such as 24 and House M.D. and held recurring roles in shows like Diagnosis: Murder and ER. Lennix also formed a production company Exponent Media Group, producing titles like Mr. Sophistication and H4.