Harry Lennix Biography
Harry Lennix is an American actor. He is known for his roles as Terrence “Dresser” Williams in the Robert Townsend film The Five Heartbeats. Lennix portrayed the character J’onn J’onzz/Martian Manhunter in the DC Extended Universe movies, including Man of Steel, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, and Zack Snyder’s Justice League.
Harry Lennix Age / Birthday
As of 2023, Lennix is 59 years old, he was born on November 16, 1964, in Chicago, Illinois, in the United States of America. He celebrates his birthday on November 16 every year.
Harry Lennix Height / Measurements
Lennix is of average body stature and stands at an approximate height of 6 feet 4 inches tall.
Harry Lennix Partner / Wife
Lennix’s wife is Djena Nichole Graves, they have been married since 2009 and seem to have a very happy and supportive relationship. They met in 2008 and were engaged a year later. They were married in a private ceremony in 2009. The couple live in Los Angeles, California. She is a business executive, but the specifics of her career are not publicly known. Djena is very active on social media, often posting photos of herself and Harry together. She is a strong supporter of Harry’s work and frequently attends his premieres and events.
Harry Lennix Kids / Children
Lennix manages to keep information regarding whether he has any kids away from the limelight. However, we will update this information about her children once available.
Harry Lennix Family / Relatives
His mother is Lillian C. (née Vines), a laundry worker, and his father is Harry Lennix Jr., a machinist. His mother is African-American and his father was Creole from Louisiana. He is the youngest of four siblings, with an older sister and two older brothers. His father passed away when Harry was only two years old. He was raised by his single mother in Chicago’s South Shore neighborhood.
Harry Lennix Education
Lennix attended Quigley Preparatory Seminary South and Northwestern University, where he majored in Acting and Direction. In his senior year at Northwestern, he was the coordinator of the African-American student organization, For Members Only.
Harry Lennix Career
Lennix played notable roles in various film and television projects. He portrayed Rev. Adam Clayton Powell Jr. in the Showtime Networks film “Keep the Faith, Baby” (2002) and Aaron the Moor in the film “Titus” (1999), based on Shakespeare’s “Titus Andronicus.” Additionally, he co-starred in the ABC series “Commander in Chief” and played Harold Cooper, the assistant director of the FBI Counterterrorism Division, in the NBC drama “The Blacklist” (2013-2023).
In the realm of film, Lennix had supporting roles in productions like “The Five Heartbeats,” “Comfortably Numb” (1995), “Get on the Bus” (1996), “Love & Basketball” (2000), “The Matrix” series (1999–2004), “Ray,” “Barbershop 2: Back in Business” (2004), “Stomp the Yard” (2007), and “State of Play” (2009).
On the small screen, he had recurring roles in “Diagnosis: Murder” as Agent Ron Wagner, appeared as the villainous father Mar Londo in the “Legion of Super-Heroes” episode “Timber Wolf,” and portrayed Muslim civil rights activist Walid Al-Rezani in the sixth season of “24.” Lennix also guest-starred in shows like “House M.D.” and “Ally McBeal” and played Boyd Langton in Joss Whedon’s series “Dollhouse” and U.S. President Barack Obama in the comedy sketch show “Little Britain USA.”
Outside of acting, Lennix ventured into production and, in July 2014, established his production company, Exponent Media Group (EMG), alongside Steve Harris. EMG secured a distribution deal with NEHST studios for titles like “Mr. Sophistication,” “H4” (a street version of William Shakespeare’s Henry IV, in which he also starred), and “Revival!” In 2007, he served as an official festival judge at the inaugural Noor Iranian Film Festival.
Harry Lennix Net Worth
Through Lennix’s career as an Actor, he has been able to accumulate a net worth that ranges between $4 Million and $ 4.5 Million.
Harry Lennix Matrix
In the Matrix universe, Harry Lennix portrays the character of Commander Lock in “The Matrix Reloaded” and “The Matrix Revolutions” (2003 and 2004). He leads the Zion forces in their desperate battle against the Sentinels, the machines’ robotic army, during the pivotal Zion siege. Throughout the films, Lock displays unwavering courage and resilience in the face of overwhelming odds, inspiring his troops and rallying them against the enemy.
Harry Lennix The Five Heartbeats
Lennix played the role of Terrence “Dresser” Williams, the group’s bass singer. Dresser is a talented musician but can be insecure and jealous at times. He struggles with his weight and self-image, feeling overshadowed by the group’s charismatic lead singer, Eddie Kendricks (played by Leon Robinson). Dresser’s journey throughout the film is one of personal growth and overcoming his own limitations.
Harry Lennix Books
Lennix is primarily known for his acting career, not as a published author. However, there are a couple of things related to him and books. “Revival! Bible Study Guide”: He co-created this study guide based on the movie “Revival!”, a gospel musical film in which he also starred. It delves deeper into the film’s themes and provides prompts for personal or group discussion.”
FREE delivery on $35″: This is a humorous title for a collection of comedic essays he wrote about his experiences as an actor, but it hasn’t been officially published yet.”Oedipus the King” on audiobooks: He narrated an audiobook version of this classic Greek tragedy. Additionally, he mentioned writing a one-woman show called “FREE delivery on $35” in some interviews, but details about its release haven’t been confirmed.
Harry Lennix Batman vs Superman
Lennix plays the seemingly unassuming role of General Swanwick in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. However, there’s a hidden twist to his character that wasn’t fully revealed until Zack Snyder’s Justice League. He is a high-ranking military official who oversees the US government’s response to Superman’s activities. He initially expresses concern about Superman’s power and potential threat to humanity. Later, he shows some understanding and even respect for Superman, particularly after witnessing his selfless actions.
Harry Lennix The Blacklist
Lennix portrays the complex and crucial role of Harold Cooper, Assistant Director of the FBI Counterterrorism Division. As Cooper, Lennix delivers a nuanced performance that embodies both dedication and moral ambiguity. Cooper serves as the steadfast leader of the FBI Task Force tasked with capturing Raymond “Red” Reddington’s (James Spader) blacklist of criminals. He prioritizes the team’s safety and success, often navigating Red’s unorthodox methods with a mixture of caution and begrudging respect.
Harry Lennix Dollhouse
Lennix played a pivotal role in the sci-fi thriller series “Dollhouse,” leaving a lasting impression on viewers with his complex and nuanced portrayal. Lennix embodied Boyd Langton, a seemingly loyal and dependable handler for Echo, one of the show’s central “dolls.” Dolls were essentially humans whose memories and personalities were wiped clean, allowing them to be programmed with temporary personas for various engagements. Boyd acted as Echo’s protector and confidante, navigating the morally grey world of the Dollhouse alongside her.
Harry Lennix Religion
Lennix identifies as a Catholic. Before his acting career, Lennix seriously considered joining the Catholic priesthood. He even studied at Quigley Preparatory Seminary South in Chicago. While there, he discovered his passion for acting through theater productions. Lennix has openly spoken about his faith in interviews and media appearances. Lennix is a member of the Knights of Columbus, a Catholic fraternal organization.
Harry Lennix Ethnicity
Lennix is of mixed African-American and Louisiana Creole descent. His mother was African-American and his father was Creole from Louisiana. This heritage makes him multiracial, though some sources may describe him as Black or African-American due to the historical context of race in the United States.
Harry Lennix Movies and TV Shows
Movies
- Leading roles:
- The Five Heartbeats (1991) as Terrence “Dresser” Williams
- Dollhouse (TV series, 2009-2010) as Boyd Langton
- State of Play (2009) as Captain Ronald Daniels
- Supporting roles:
- Comfortably Numb (1995) as Dr. Douglas Jackson
- Get on the Bus (1996) as Flip
- Love & Basketball (2000) as Zeke Freeman Sr.
- The Matrix Reloaded (2003) and The Matrix Revolutions (2003) as Commander Lock
- Ray (2004) as Reverend Green
- Barbershop 2: Back in Business (2004) as Quentin Leroux
- Stomp the Yard (2007) as Uncle Lorenzo
- Man of Steel (2013), Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016), and Zack Snyder’s Justice League (2021) as J’onn J’onzz / Martian Manhunter
- Army of the Dead: Lost Vegas (2023) as Boorman (voice).
TV Shows
- Main roles:
- 24 (2007-2008) as Walid Al-Rezani
- The Blacklist (2013-present) as Harold Cooper
- L.A. 4ORCE (upcoming) as Shy-town Harry
- Godless (post-production) as Bishop Rolland
- Recurring roles:
- ER (1994) as Dr. Benton’s Lawyer
- Dollhouse (2009-2010) as The Chairman
- House M.D. (2011) as Father Victor
- Roots (2016) as Dr. William Henry Bell
- Love Is… (2016) as Mr. Vaughn
Harry Lennix Upcoming Projects
- Army of the Dead: Lost Vegas (Post-production): Voices the character Boorman in Zack Snyder’s animated prequel to the Netflix zombie heist film.
- Godless (Post-production): Stars as Bishop Rolland in an upcoming Western film.
- Love Extreme (In development): Portrays David in this drama series currently in development.
- Harry Lennix is also a prolific producer, having worked on films like “Curse of the Macbeths” and “Super Turnt”. He is currently an executive producer on the upcoming television series “Godless”.
Harry Lennix Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram
Lennix is active on his social media accounts. He has about 40k followers on his Facebook Page, about 79.2k followers on his Twitter account, and around 191k followers on his Instagram account.