As an ambassador for the aid agency Cafod and the Anthony Nolan Trust, I need to be sure that my public support for those charities is a help for their work, not a hindrance. David Harewood agencyaidambassador Change image and share on social
British people are surprised that I'm British! David Harewood britishpeoplesurprise Change image and share on social
After 'Homeland,' I was offered a lot of very authoritarian, square, angry boss types, but I wanted to do something different. Casting directors are surprised when they look at my CV and see all the work I've done, from Shakespeare to playing Nelson Mandela. David Harewood angryauthoritarianbos share on social
Everybody can, you know, go online, read about something, and have an opinion about something. David Harewood onlineopinionread Change image and share on social
I've been on 'Mastermind' - I tied for first place and then lost on the number of passes. My subject was the 'His Dark Materials' trilogy by Philip Pullman. If I did it again, I'd choose Shakespearian tragedies. David Harewood choosedarkhave share on social
On the red carpet, one tip is to suck in your cheekbones - apparently it looks better on camera. I don't know, though; I think a nice smile is best. David Harewood apparentlycameracarpet Change image and share on social
When I was sent the script for 'Homeland,' I didn't think anything of it. Three months later, my manager rang and said: 'They are interested in you.' I read it and I realised, 'Yes, I do want this.' Then I got an email saying I'd got it. David Harewood emailhomelandinterest share on social
I always get this feeling on my last day of work that I'm never going to work again. David Harewood dayfeltwork Change image and share on social
I love New York. New York is busy. It's dirty. It's smelly. I'm a real urban animal: I love cities. I like being in the middle of it all. David Harewood animalbusycity 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
