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
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
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
We have a generation of black actors playing leading roles on film and TV - Idris Elba, Chiwetel Ejiofor - which is great and is breaking the mould. David Harewood actorblackbreak Change image and share on social
I'd love to talk with Martin Luther King, just to hear his voice up close and be with someone who had such faith. He had such power. David Harewood closefaithhear Change image and share on social
When my agent told me I had an audition for 'Friar Tuck,' I burst out laughing. It actually brought a bit of sunshine to my day. I was thinking: fat suit. I was thinking: shaving my head. It was so outlandish, such a crazy idea. David Harewood agentauditionbite share on social
I loathe the word 'celebrity,' and I hope I'm not a diva. Whenever I see diva-ish behaviour, I just leave the room; I find it appalling. You should always try to be civil to people. David Harewood appallbehaviourcelebrity Change image and share on social
Art is all about the experience. I could say I don't really relate to opera, but then you watch Placido Domingo, and you go, 'Blimey, look at that.' David Harewood artblimeydomingo Change image and share on social
I remember coming back to the U.K. after spending five months in Charlotte for 'Homeland,' and I just found myself just wandering around London. There's nothing like it - the buildings, the architecture, the sense of history, the sense of culture - there really is nothing like it. David Harewood architecturebackbuilding share on social
