Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice2016
As Swanwick
TMDb 6.0 / 10
Harry Lennix
Born
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Harold Joseph Lennix III (born November 16, 1964) is an American actor. 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 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.
Filmography (81)
Man of Steel2013
As General Swanwick
TMDb 6.7 / 10
Zack Snyder's Justice League2021
As General Calvin Swanwick / Martian Manhunter
TMDb 8.1 / 10
The Matrix Reloaded2003
As Commander Lock
TMDb 7.1 / 10
The Matrix Revolutions2003
As Commander Lock
TMDb 6.8 / 10
State of Play2009
As Det. Donald Bell
TMDb 6.8 / 10
Collateral Damage2002
As FBI Agent Dray
TMDb 5.8 / 10
Ray2004
As Joe Adams
TMDb 7.5 / 10
Guarding Tess1994
As Kenny Young
TMDb 6.0 / 10
Justice League: Throne of Atlantis2015
As Black Manta (voice)
TMDb 7.0 / 10
Stomp the Yard2007
As Nate
TMDb 7.2 / 10
The Human Stain2003
As Mr. Silk
TMDb 6.0 / 10
Across the Universe2007
As Army Sergeant
TMDb 7.1 / 10
Suspect Zero2004
As Rich Charleton
TMDb 5.6 / 10
The Package1989
As Johnny's Field Soldier
TMDb 6.1 / 10
Clockers1995
As Bill Walker
TMDb 6.7 / 10
Barbershop 2: Back in Business2004
As Quentin Leroux
TMDb 6.1 / 10
Titus1999
As Aaron
TMDb 6.4 / 10
Resurrecting the Champ2007
As Bob Satterfield Jr.
TMDb 6.3 / 10
Get on the Bus1996
As Randall
TMDb 6.4 / 10
Chi-Raq2015
As Commissioner Blades
TMDb 5.7 / 10
Mo' Money1992
As Tom Dilton
TMDb 5.6 / 10
Evidence2013
As Ben
TMDb 5.6 / 10
Love & Basketball2000
As Nathan Wright
TMDb 7.4 / 10
Troubled Waters2020
As Ron Waters
TMDb 2.7 / 10
A Beautiful Soul2012
As Jeff Freeze
TMDb 6.2 / 10
They Die by Dawn2013
As Sheriff Bass Reeves
TMDb 2.7 / 10
Bob Roberts1992
As Franklin Dockett
TMDb 6.6 / 10
Emperor2020
As Frederick Douglas
TMDb 7.5 / 10
Since You've Been Gone1998
As Jordan Cardozo
TMDb 4.7 / 10
Home Invaders2001
TMDb 4.5 / 10
A Christmas Together With You2021
As Frank
TMDb 6.1 / 10
Nothing Is Impossible2022
As Russell Banks
TMDb 6.6 / 10
Chrystal2004
As Kalid
TMDb 5.6 / 10
The Five Heartbeats1991
As Dresser
TMDb 7.3 / 10
Chicago Cab1998
As Pissed-Off Boyfriend
TMDb 5.9 / 10
In the Best Interest of the Children1992
As Tim Coffey
TMDb 5.3 / 10
Pumpkin2002
As Robert Meary (Poetry teacher)
TMDb 5.8 / 10
That's Harassment2018
As Politician
TMDb 10.0 / 10
Canal Street2019
As DJ Terrence Palmer
TMDb 7.0 / 10
Lazaretto2020
As Sufyan
TMDb 8.0 / 10
Nothing But the Truth1995
As Det. Vernon Jones
TMDb 10.0 / 10
Perry Mason: The Case of the Defiant Daughter1990
As Prosecutor Keith Warner
TMDb 7.1 / 10
Revival!2018
As Pilate
Friends 'Til the End1997
As Prof. Gunderson
TMDb 6.0 / 10
The Fright Night Files
The Fright Night Files2014
As Ronald
TMDb 4.0 / 10
Cruel Will2013
As Dr. Frances
TMDb 3.4 / 10
Too Close to Home1997
As Prosecuting Attorney
TMDb 5.6 / 10
Timeless2016
As Johnson
TMDb 6.0 / 10
Black Listed2003
As Karl Bennett
TMDb 4.0 / 10
Stand Down Soldier2014
As Officer Freeman
TMDb 8.0 / 10
The Algerian2014
As Suleyman
TMDb 4.0 / 10
H42014
As King Henry IV
TMDb 6.0 / 10
Eyes in the Trees
Eyes in the TreesRelease date TBA
As Dr. Murphy
A Mother's Courage: The Mary Thomas Story1989
As Nero
TMDb 7.0 / 10
Notes in a Minor Key1994
As Teddy
TMDb 7.0 / 10
Needlestick2017
As Ray LeGro
TMDb 3.1 / 10
Rehabilitation of the Hill2020
As Davidson Livingston
Comfortably Numb1995
As Hamlin Day
TMDb 3.3 / 10
Cru2014
As Diego Glass
TMDb 5.0 / 10
Curse of the Macbeths2022
As Banquo
TMDb 1.7 / 10
Vanishing Son II1994
As Andre Laine
TMDb 7.2 / 10
Hound Dogs2011
As Skip
Keep the Faith, Baby2002
As Adam Clayton Powell Jr.
TMDb 5.7 / 10
Vanishing Son IV1994
As Andre Laine
TMDb 5.6 / 10
The Last Fall2012
As Ron Davis
TMDb 5.8 / 10
Super Turnt2022
As Mr. Denver
TMDb 4.0 / 10
Back to School Mom2015
As Lawrence Riley
TMDb 5.3 / 10
Victimless Crimes1991
As Baker
TMDb 6.0 / 10
Macbeth Unhinged
Macbeth Unhinged2016
As Banquo
TMDb 3.5 / 10
Isla Monstro2024
As General Dregg (voice)
TMDb 4.0 / 10
The Unspoken1999
As Reverend Bob
TMDb 9.0 / 10
Marian Anderson: The Whole World in Her Hands2022
72 Hours2015
As God
TMDb 1.0 / 10
Winter Ball2022
As Eddie
Sunny and RayRay2013
As Lenotti
TMDb 1.0 / 10
Alternate Universe: A Rescue Mission2016
As Principal Sheehan
Romeo and Juliet in Harlem2017
As Capulet
The Price for Freedom
The Price for FreedomRelease date TBA
As Thurgood Marshall
Godless
GodlessRelease date TBA
As Bishop
Don't Explain2003
As Lee
Filmography and biography: TMDb