Harry Lennix

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Characters played by Harry Lennix

Harold Cooper — The Blacklist (2013)

FBI Assistant Director who receives Reddington's surrender and negotiates the deal for him to track blacklisted criminals. He oversees the task force, helps Dembe Zuma become an agent, and eventually arrests Reddington to protect the team from legal prosecution.

General Swanwick — Man of Steel (2013)

U.S. military commander who oversees Kryptonian threat response and maintains strategic control during crises.

General Calvin Swanwick / Martian Manhunter — Zack Snyder's Justice League (2021)

A military official revealed to be the shape-shifting Martian hero Martian Manhunter.

Swanwick — Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016)

Military character in various DCEU films

Commander Lock — The Matrix Reloaded (2003)

Zion's military commander, pragmatic and focused on defensive strategies.

Boyd Langton — Dollhouse (2009)

Boyd Langton is Echo's handler and a former police officer with an unexplained past. While working inside the Dollhouse, he expresses concern about the ethical and theological implications of its technology and tries to limit collateral damage. His protective role gives Echo an important source of guidance within the organization's morally compromised system.

Commander Lock — The Matrix Revolutions (2003)

Military commander of Zion in Reloaded

Det. Donald Bell — State of Play (2009)

A detective who provides McAffrey with updates on the investigation, specifically informing him of Mandi Brokaw's murder.

Joe Adams — Ray (2004)

A radio announcer impressed by Ray's country-influenced track I Can't Stop Loving You. He joins Ray's tour but clashes with the band and manager Jeff Brown, causing internal friction.

Quentin Leroux — Barbershop 2: Back in Business (2004)

Flashy rival barber shop owner threatening the neighborhood's cultural identity.

Aaron — Titus (1999)

A Moor and lover to Tamora. He masterminds the ambush and rape of Lavinia, frames Titus's sons for Bassianus's murder, and hides his own mixed-race infant. Captured by Lucius, he confesses all crimes to save his child. Ultimately buried alive in the arena, remaining unrepentant to the end.

Black Manta (voice) — Justice League: Throne of Atlantis (2015)

Voice of the ruthless pirate villain targeting Aquaman.

Career Overview

Harry Lennix has 93 screen credits in a career dating back to 1989. Their work spans 9 cinematic universes — most prominently DCEU with 3 titles. Signature works include The Blacklist, Man of Steel, Dollhouse. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
93
Birth Date
1964-11-16
Birth Place
Chicago, Illinois, USA

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Universe traveler — spans 9 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q608709), public domain (CC0).