Harry Lennix
Acting1964Chicago, Illinois, USA
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.
Known For
Acting History
Future
2024
Isla Monstro
as General Dregg (voice)
2023
Young Love
TVas Russell Young (voice)
2022
Winter Ball
as Eddie
Curse of the Macbeths
as Banquo
Super Turnt
as Mr. Denver
Nothing Is Impossible
as Russell Banks
Billions
TVas Frank Sacker / Franklin Sacker• 1 eps
2021
Zack Snyder's Justice League
as General Calvin Swanwick / Martian Manhunter
A Christmas Together With You
as Frank
2020
Emperor
as Frederick Douglas
Lazaretto
as Sufyan
Troubled Waters
as Ron Waters
Rehabilitation of the Hill
as Davidson Livingston
2019
Canal Street
as DJ Terrence Palmer
2018
Revival!
as Pilate
That's Harassment
as Politician
Insecure
TVas Marcus Walker• 3 eps
Conrad
TVas Don Brewer
Revival!
Writer
2017
Needlestick
as Ray LeGro
Romeo and Juliet in Harlem
as Capulet
The Blacklist: Redemption
TVas Harold Cooper• 1 eps
2016
Alternate Universe: A Rescue Mission
as Principal Sheehan
Macbeth Unhinged
as Banquo
Timeless
as Johnson
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice
as Swanwick
2015
Justice League: Throne of Atlantis
as Black Manta (voice)
72 Hours
as God
Chi-Raq
as Commissioner Blades
Back to School Mom
as Lawrence Riley
2014
The Algerian
as Suleyman
Cru
as Diego Glass
H4
as King Henry IV
The Fright Night Files
as Ronald
Stand Down Soldier
as Officer Freeman
2013
Evidence
as Ben
Man of Steel
as General Calvin Swanwick
They Die by Dawn
as Sheriff Bass Reeves
Cruel Will
as Dr. Frances
Sunny and RayRay
as Lenotti
The Blacklist
TVas Harold Cooper• 218 eps
2012
2011
Hound Dogs
as Skip
Law & Order: LA
TVas Agent Bossy• 1 eps
2009
State of Play
as Det. Donald Bell
Dollhouse
TVas Boyd Langton• 25 eps
2007
Resurrecting the Champ
as Bob Satterfield Jr.
Stomp the Yard
as Nate
Across the Universe
as Army Sergeant
24
TVas Walid Al-Rezani• 5 eps
2006
Legion of Super Heroes
TVas Dr. Mar Londo (voice)
2005
Commander in Chief
TVas Jim Gardner• 18 eps
House
TVas John Henry Giles• 1 eps
2004
Suspect Zero
as Rich Charleton
Ray
as Joe Adams
Chrystal
as Kalid
Barbershop 2: Back in Business
as Quentin Leroux
Second Time Around
TVas Dr. Oakes
2003
The Matrix Reloaded
as Commander Lock
The Matrix Revolutions
as Commander Lock
The Human Stain
as Mr. Silk
Black Listed
as Karl Bennett
Don't Explain
as Lee
2002
Pumpkin
as Robert Meary (Poetry teacher)
Collateral Damage
as FBI Agent Dray
Keep the Faith, Baby
as Adam Clayton Powell Jr.
Girlfriends
TVas Earl• 1 eps
2001
2000
Love & Basketball
as Nathan Wright
1999
The Unspoken
as Reverend Bob
Titus
as Aaron
1998
Chicago Cab
as Pissed-Off Boyfriend
Since You've Been Gone
as Jordan Cardozo
Ally McBeal
TVas Ballard• 1 eps
The Practice
TVas Asst. Attorney General Parker• 2 eps
1997
Friends 'Til The End
as Prof. Gunderson
Too Close to Home
as Prosecuting Attorney
ER
TVas Greg Fischer• 6 eps
Diagnosis: Murder
TVas Agent Ron Wagner• 6 eps
1996
1995
1994
Vanishing Son IV
as Andre Laine
Vanishing Son II
as Andre Laine
Guarding Tess
as Kenny Young
Notes in a Minor Key
as Teddy
Vanishing Son
TVas André Laine• 1 eps
1992
Mo Money
as Tom Dilton
Bob Roberts
as Franklin Dockett
In the Best Interest of the Children
as Tim Coffey
1991
The Five Heartbeats
as Dresser
Victimless Crimes
as Baker
1990
Perry Mason: The Case of the Defiant Daughter
as Prosecutor Keith Warner
1989
The Package
as Johnny's Field Soldier