Quick Facts
Born:
1964-11-16
Birthplace:
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Credits:
104 Total Roles
Harry Lennix
Acting
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Biography
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Harold Joseph Lennix III (born November 16, 1964) is an American actor. He is known for his roles as Terrence "Dresser" Williams in the Robert Townsend film The Five Heartbeats (1991) and as Boyd Langton in the science-fiction series Dollhouse. Lennix co-starred as Harold Cooper, assistant director of the FBI Counterterrorism Division, on the NBC drama The Blacklist. Lennix also played J'onn J'onzz/Calvin Swanwick/Martian Manhunter in the DC Extended Universe films Man of Steel, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, and Zack Snyder's Justice League. He was nominated for the 2025 Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play for his role in Purpose.
Harold Joseph Lennix III (born November 16, 1964) is an American actor. He is known for his roles as Terrence "Dresser" Williams in the Robert Townsend film The Five Heartbeats (1991) and as Boyd Langton in the science-fiction series Dollhouse. Lennix co-starred as Harold Cooper, assistant director of the FBI Counterterrorism Division, on the NBC drama The Blacklist. Lennix also played J'onn J'onzz/Calvin Swanwick/Martian Manhunter in the DC Extended Universe films Man of Steel, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, and Zack Snyder's Justice League. He was nominated for the 2025 Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play for his role in Purpose.
Known For
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice
Swanwick
Man of Steel
General Calvin Swanwick
The Matrix Reloaded
Commander Lock
Zack Snyder's Justice League
General Calvin Swanwick / Martian Manhunter
The Matrix Revolutions
Commander Lock
House
John Henry Giles
The Blacklist
Harold Cooper
Ray
Joe Adams
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Isla Monstro MOVIE | General Dregg (voice) |
| 2023 | Young Love TV | Russell Young (voice) |
| 2022 | Nothing Is Impossible MOVIE | Russell Banks |
| 2022 | Curse of the Macbeths MOVIE | Banquo |
| 2022 | Winter Ball MOVIE | Eddie |
| 2022 | Super Turnt MOVIE | Mr. Denver |
| 2022 | Marian Anderson: The Whole World in Her Hands MOVIE | Self |
| 2021 | A Christmas Together With You MOVIE | Frank |
| 2021 | Zack Snyder's Justice League MOVIE | General Calvin Swanwick / Martian Manhunter |
| 2020 | Troubled Waters MOVIE | Ron Waters |