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Known for Acting
Born 1964-11-16 in Chicago, Illinois, USA
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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.
Isla Monstro (2024) — General Dregg (voice)
Young Love (2023) — Russell Young (voice) · 12 episodes
Super Turnt (2022) — Mr. Denver
Marian Anderson: The Whole World in Her Hands (2022)
Curse of the Macbeths (2022) — Banquo
Winter Ball (2022) — Eddie
Nothing Is Impossible (2022) — Russell Banks
The Bear (2022) — James Brooks · 1 episode
A Christmas Together With You (2021) — Frank
Zack Snyder's Justice League (2021) — General Calvin Swanwick / Martian Manhunter
Troubled Waters (2020) — Ron Waters
Emperor (2020) — Frederick Douglas
Rehabilitation of the Hill (2020) — Davidson Livingston
Lazaretto (2020) — Sufyan
Canal Street (2019) — DJ Terrence Palmer
Revival! (2018) — Pilate
That's Harassment (2018) — Politician
Conrad (2018) — Don Brewer · 2 episodes
Needlestick (2017) — Ray LeGro
Romeo and Juliet in Harlem (2017) — Capulet
The Blacklist: Redemption (2017) — Harold Cooper · 1 episode
Timeless (2016) — Johnson
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016) — Swanwick
Macbeth Unhinged (2016) — Banquo
Alternate Universe: A Rescue Mission (2016) — Principal Sheehan
Billions (2016) — Frank Sacker · 8 episodes
Insecure (2016) — Marcus Walker · 3 episodes
Back to School Mom (2015) — Lawrence Riley
Chi-Raq (2015) — Commissioner Blades
Justice League: Throne of Atlantis (2015) — Black Manta (voice)
72 Hours (2015) — God
The Algerian (2014) — Suleyman
Cru (2014) — Diego Glass
H4 (2014) — King Henry IV
The Fright Night Files (2014) — Ronald
Stand Down Soldier (2014) — Officer Freeman
They Die by Dawn (2013) — Sheriff Bass Reeves
Evidence (2013) — Ben
Man of Steel (2013) — General Swanwick
Sunny and RayRay (2013) — Lenotti
Cruel Will (2013) — Dr. Frances
The Blacklist (2013) — Harold Cooper · 218 episodes
A Beautiful Soul (2012) — Jeff Freeze
The Last Fall (2012) — Ron Davis
Emily Owens, M.D. (2012) — Tim Dupre · 6 episodes
Hound Dogs (2011) — Skip
Law & Order: LA (2010) — Agent Bossy · 1 episode
State of Play (2009) — Det. Donald Bell
Dollhouse (2009) — Boyd Langton · 25 episodes
Stomp the Yard (2007) — Nate
Across the Universe (2007) — Army Sergeant
Resurrecting the Champ (2007) — Bob Satterfield Jr.
Legion of Super Heroes (2006) — Dr. Mar Londo (voice) · 1 episode
Commander in Chief (2005) — Jim Gardner · 18 episodes
Ray (2004) — Joe Adams
Suspect Zero (2004) — Rich Charleton
Chrystal (2004) — Kalid
Barbershop 2: Back in Business (2004) — Quentin Leroux
House (2004) — John Henry Giles · 1 episode
Second Time Around (2004) — Dr. Oakes · 1 episode
Century City (2004) — Attorney Attwell · 1 episode
The Matrix Reloaded (2003) — Commander Lock
The Matrix Revolutions (2003) — Commander Lock
The Human Stain (2003) — Mr. Silk
Black Listed (2003) — Karl Bennett
Don't Explain (2003) — Lee
Pumpkin (2002) — Robert Meary (Poetry teacher)
Collateral Damage (2002) — FBI Agent Dray
Keep the Faith, Baby (2002) — Adam Clayton Powell Jr.
Home Invaders (2001)
24 (2001) — Walid Al-Rezani · 5 episodes
Love & Basketball (2000) — Nathan Wright
Girlfriends (2000) — Earl · 1 episode
Titus (1999) — Aaron
The Unspoken (1999) — Reverend Bob
Chicago Cab (1998) — Pissed-Off Boyfriend
Since You've Been Gone (1998) — Jordan Cardozo
Too Close to Home (1997) — Prosecuting Attorney
Friends 'Til the End (1997) — Prof. Gunderson
The Practice (1997) — Asst. Attorney General Parker · 2 episodes
Ally McBeal (1997) — Ballard · 1 episode
Get on the Bus (1996) — Randall
Nothing But the Truth (1995) — Det. Vernon Jones
Comfortably Numb (1995) — Hamlin Day
Clockers (1995) — Bill Walker
The Parent 'Hood (1995) · 1 episode
Murder One (1995) — David Bronson · 1 episode
Vanishing Son II (1994) — Andre Laine
Vanishing Son IV (1994) — Andre Laine
Guarding Tess (1994) — Kenny Young
Notes in a Minor Key (1994) — Teddy
ER (1994) — Greg Fischer · 6 episodes
Vanishing Son (1994) — Andre Laine · 1 episode
Vanishing Son (1994) — André Laine · 1 episode
Diagnosis: Murder (1993) — Agent Ron Wagner · 6 episodes
Bob Roberts (1992) — Franklin Dockett
Mo' Money (1992) — Tom Dilton
In the Best Interest of the Children (1992) — Tim Coffey
The Five Heartbeats (1991) — Dresser
Victimless Crimes (1991) — Baker
Perry Mason: The Case of the Defiant Daughter (1990) — Prosecutor Keith Warner
A Mother's Courage: The Mary Thomas Story (1989) — Nero
The Package (1989) — Johnny's Field Soldier
Eyes in the Trees — Dr. Murphy
Godless — Bishop
The Price for Freedom — Thurgood Marshall
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