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David Harewood Returns to Othello Stage
14 Dec, 2025
Summary
- David Harewood reprised Othello on stage for the third time.
- He was the first black actor to play Othello at London's National Theatre.
- Harewood trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts and starred in 'Homeland'.
Actor David Harewood is set to reprise the demanding role of Othello on stage for the third time in his career. This return marks a significant milestone, as Harewood was the first black actor to portray Othello at London's prestigious National Theatre three decades ago.
Born in Birmingham to Barbadian immigrants, Harewood displayed early acting talent, leading him to train at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts. His career trajectory includes a notable psychotic breakdown in his early twenties, a personal struggle he later shared in a documentary.
Following his formative training, Harewood built a career with various television and film roles before achieving widespread recognition as CIA agent David Estes in the hit US series 'Homeland.'
