About Harry Lennix
Harold Joseph Lennix III (born November 16, 1964) is an American actor noted for extensive work on screen and stage. 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 Fox 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. The Chicago Crusader and Northwestern University called Lennix, "one of Chicago's favorite sons." == Early life == The youngest of four siblings, Lennix was born in Chicago, Illinois, to Lillian C. (née Vines), a laundry worker, and Harry Lennix Jr., a machinist. His mother was African-American and his father was Creole from Louisiana. Lennix attended Quigley Preparatory Seminary South and intended to become a priest. His first play was with the seminary. After a few weeks at seminary, he changed paths to Northwestern University "to pursue a girl", and settled on career choice in drama and majored in Acting and Direction.
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