It would be extraordinary if the BBC were to make me the first black 'Doctor Who;' it would be extraordinary. David Harewood bbcblackdoctor Change image and share on social
I'm very fortunate. I loved school and, when I went there, race, gangs and violence were not issues. There was a feeling, gone now, that you had to be presentable. If you hadn't combed your hair, older black ladies - complete strangers - would come up to you in the street and pull out a comb and straighten your tie. David Harewood blackcombcomplete share on social
I've been acting for 27 years, and anonymity has always been a part of what I do. Of course you get recognised every now and again, but 'Homeland' pushed me into a completely different strata, and that took me by surprise. David Harewood actanonymitycompletely share on social
We live on a planet of limited resources - an abstract notion for some of the world's population, but for many of the poorest and most vulnerable, those limits are all too real. David Harewood abstractlimitlive Change image and share on social
For all its problems, I found South Africa a beautiful country, interesting and inspiring. David Harewood africabeautifulcountry Change image and share on social
Before 'Homeland,' I had £80 in the bank and no idea what I was going to do. I seriously considered giving it all up and getting a job as a lorry driver. David Harewood bankconsiderdriver Change image and 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
When I was in South Africa, I went for dinner with some friends, and I knew more about their history than they did - it just hasn't been told. David Harewood africadinnerfriend Change image and share on social
Growing up, I really looked up to the classic Hollywood actors like Spencer Tracy, Robert Mitchum, and Peter Falk. I love character actors - I've never wanted to be the leading guy. David Harewood actorcharacterclassic Change image and share on social
I was always the classroom clown, and the teachers allowed me a certain latitude. The assemblies were good, and the headmaster used to tell little stories; I loved the idea of communal storytelling. David Harewood allowassemblyclassroom Change image and share on social