David Harewood in Shakespeare’s Othello The main character is a Moor, of North African and Arab descent. However, racism in Hollywood and on world stages has kept black actors from actually ...

What most of us may not realize, declares David Harewood, is how much we have in common with Shakespeare’s Othello. He talks about that common ground, and a lot of other fascinating lore from ...

David Harewood has defended the use of Blackface by white actors in productions of William Shakespeare’s Othello.. The actor, 58, spoke about his concerns regarding the impact of identity ...

Harewood says, 'Whether you love him or hate him, we have to understand Othello. If you don't understand Othello, I don't think you understand yourself.' Add a Show Listing 2025 Spring Preview ...

Astonishingly, David Harewood was the first black actor to play the great Moorish Venetian general Othello at London’s National Theatre, triumphantly taking on the role—but not until 1997.

David Harewood as Othello at the National Theatre in 1997, when he was the first Black man to play the role. Former iterations had been men wearing blackface.

David Harewood, Toby Jones, and Caitlin FitzGerald Will Lead New West End Production of OTHELLO by Stephi Wild - May 8, 2025 Shakespeare's OTHELLO will come to life in a new production starring ...

David Harewood (Getty Images) “I say, if you want to Black it up, have at it, man. It’d better be f***ing good, or else you’re gonna get laughed off the stage.

David Harewood says white actors should be able to play Othello in Blackface ‘If you want to Black it up – have at it, man,’ said the ‘Homeland’ star ...

David Harewood was the first black actor to play Othello at London’s National Theatre, triumphantly taking on the role in 1997. Now he returns to the play to discover how the centuries have ...

Historically, Othello would see white actors wear Blackface to portray the titular military leader. However, modern productions have widely cast Black actors in the role. David Harewood (Getty Images) ...

David Harewood has defended the use of Blackface by white actors in productions of William Shakespeare’s Othello.. The actor, 58, spoke about his concerns regarding the impact of identity ...