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David Harewood: Beyond the Screen and Into His Past
5 Oct
Summary
- Harewood stars as a duty solicitor in Channel 4's new crime drama, Pierre.
- He experienced a psychotic breakdown at age 23 after graduating from RADA.
- David Harewood documented his mental health journey in the 2018 film Psychosis and Me.
Actor David Harewood, celebrated for roles in "Homeland" and "The Night Manager," is now appearing in Channel 4's crime drama "Pierre." In the series, Harewood portrays Pierre Jeffreys, a London duty solicitor who uncovers systemic police corruption following a client's suspicious death.
Harewood, who received an OBE for his contributions to drama in 2023, has shared insights into his life off-camera. He married Kirsty Handy in 2013, and they reside in south London with their two daughters, Maize and Raven. Harewood acknowledges the sacrifices involved in balancing his demanding career with family life.
At the age of 23, shortly after graduating from RADA, Harewood experienced a severe psychotic breakdown. He later explored this significant period of his life in the 2018 documentary, "David Harewood: Psychosis and Me." This film documented his journey of understanding and recovery from psychosis, offering a candid look at his mental health challenges.
