Back in 2005, the Anthony Nolan Trust could have asked me just to speak out about the lack of ethnic minority donors on the bone marrow register, but that would have meant nothing if I wasn't prepared to join up myself. David Harewood anthonyaskback share on social
I loved working with Mandy Patinkin, I have to say. David Harewood lovemandypatinkin Change image and share on social
I do know in the 1960s comics, Martian Manhunter took on the form of a black man - that could have been influenced by the political climate back then. David Harewood 1960sbackblack Change image and share on social
My black hero is and always will be Martin Luther King, not just because of the strength of his oratory but because his vision was very much the reality that I'd come to take for granted. David Harewood blackgranthero Change image and share on social
If you're black and have leukemia, the chances of finding a donor are drastically reduced. I added my name to the register, and lo and behold, six months later, I was asked to donate. I had a week of 'conditioning' where I had to take these pills and injections to create new stem cells in my body. David Harewood addaskbehold share on social
Without a doubt, the majority of historical period dramas tend to be told from a certain perspective. At least in America, black people have some visibility in period dramas, although it's usually in the form of slaves or servitude. David Harewood americablackdoubt share on social
Everyone wants to be James Bond, and there's a queue of guys ahead of me - but I will throw my hat into the ring. Bond is such an iconic role, you would have to seriously think how to approach it. David Harewood aheadapproachbond Change image and share on social
When there is enough food to feed everyone, why are 870 million people going hungry? We must learn to share what we have; no one race or nation has a greater right to life than another. David Harewood feedfoodgreat Change image and share on social
I'm a nut for these 'crime reality' shows. Things like 'Forensic Files,' 'Forensic Detectives.' David Harewood crimedetectivefile Change image and share on social
I do enjoy acting, but it is such a game. So for that reason, I don't think I'll ever leave London. David Harewood actenjoygame Change image and share on social