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Harry Lennix
Actor · Crew· Chicago, Illinois, USA
Harry Lennix, born November 16, 1964, is an American actor whose career spans diverse roles across film and television. From the soulful streets of Robert Townsend’s “The Five Heartbeats” to the complex corridors of power in “The Blacklist,” Lennix has demonstrated a versatility that extends to the cosmic realms of the DC Extended Universe as Martian Manhunter. His stage presence is equally commanding, earning him a Tony Award nomination for his recent performance in “Purpose.” Lennix’s nuanced portrayals continue to anchor him as a compelling figure in contemporary entertainment.
Known For
The roles that explain the career.
Filmography
37 credits across 2 departments.
| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Isla Monstro | General Dregg (voice) | Film |
| 2023 | Young Love | Russell Young (voice) | TV |
| 2020 | Troubled Waters | Ron Waters | Film |
| 2016 | Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice - Ultimate Edition | Swanwick | Film |
| 2015 | Chi-Raq | Commissioner Blades | Film |
| 2013 | They Die by Dawn | Sheriff Bass Reeves | Film |
| 2013 | The Blacklist | Harold Cooper | TV |
| 2013 | Evidence | Ben | Film |
| 2013 | Man of Steel | General Swanwick | Film |
| 2012 | The Last Fall | Ron Davis | Film |
| 2009 | State of Play | Det. Donald Bell | Film |
| 2007 | Resurrecting the Champ | Bob Satterfield Jr. | Film |
| 2007 | Across the Universe | Army Sergeant | Film |
| 2005 | Commander in Chief | Jim Gardner | TV |
| 2004 | Chrystal | Kalid | Film |
| 2004 | Suspect Zero | Rich Charleton | Film |
| 2004 | Barbershop 2: Back in Business | Quentin Leroux | Film |
| 2003 | The Matrix Revolutions | Commander Lock | Film |
| 2003 | The Human Stain | Mr. Silk | Film |
| 2003 | Black Listed | Karl Bennett | Film |
| 2003 | The Matrix Reloaded | Commander Lock | Film |
| 2002 | Pumpkin | Robert Meary (Poetry teacher) | Film |
| 2002 | Collateral Damage | FBI Agent Dray | Film |
| 2001 | Home Invaders | Film | |
| 1999 | Titus | Aaron | Film |
| 1998 | Chicago Cab | Pissed-Off Boyfriend | Film |
| 1998 | Since You've Been Gone | Jordan Cardozo | Film |
| 1997 | Friends 'Til the End | Prof. Gunderson | Film |
| 1996 | Get on the Bus | Randall | Film |
| 1995 | Clockers | Bill Walker | Film |
| 1995 | Nothing But the Truth | Det. Vernon Jones | Film |
| 1994 | Guarding Tess | Kenny Young | Film |
| 1992 | Mo' Money | Tom Dilton | Film |
| 1992 | Bob Roberts | Franklin Dockett | Film |
| 1991 | The Five Heartbeats | Dresser | Film |
| 1990 | Perry Mason: The Case of the Defiant Daughter | Prosecutor Keith Warner | Film |
| 1989 | The Package | Johnny's Field Soldier | Film |
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