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BIO

Broadway: Radio Golf. Off-Broadway: Titus Andronicus. Chicago: A Raisin in the Sun, Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, Permanent Collection, Othello, The Great Gatsby, King Hedley II (Mark Taper Forum). Theatre Directing: The Glass Menagerie (Steppenwolf Theatre Company), A Small Oak Tree Runs Red (Congo Square Theatre and Billie Holiday Theatre), Permanent Collection (Robey Theatre Company), Unjustifiable Acts (Goodman Theatre). Select Film & Television: Zack Snyder’s Justice League, Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice, Man of Steel, Ray, The Matrix franchise, Love & Basketball, Titus, The Five Heartbeats. TV: The Blacklist, Billions, Keep the Faith, Baby, Dollhouse.

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STAGE CREDITS

Purpose Purpose
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2025
Performer
Radio Golf Radio Golf
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2007
Harmond Wilks

Movies

The Package
[ 1989 ] Johnny's Field Soldier
Victimless Crimes
[ 1991 ] Baker
The Five Heartbeats
[ 1991 ] Dresser
Bob Roberts
[ 1992 ] Franklin Dockett
Mo' Money
[ 1992 ] Tom Dilton Harry J. Lennix
Guarding Tess
[ 1994 ] Kenny Young Harry J. Lennix
Clockers
[ 1995 ] Bill Walker
Comfortably Numb
[ 1995 ] Hamlin Day
Get on the Bus
[ 1996 ] Randall
Chicago Cab
[ 1997 ] Pissed-Off Boyfriend Harry J. Lennix
Titus
[ 1999 ] Aaron
The Unspoken
[ 1999 ] Reverend Bob
Love & Basketball
[ 2000 ] Nathan Wright
The Artist's Journey: Funk Blast
[ 2000 ] The Guide
Never Get Outta the Boat
[ 2002 ] Brandon Harry J. Lennix
Collateral Damage
[ 2002 ] FBI Agent Dray
Don't Explain
[ 2002 ] Lee
Pumpkin
[ 2002 ] Robert Meary Poetry teacher
The Matrix Reloaded
[ 2003 ] Commander Lock
The Matrix Revolutions
[ 2003 ] Lock
The Human Stain
[ 2003 ] Mr. Silk
Ray
[ 2004 ] Joe Adams
Chrystal
[ 2004 ] Kalid
Barbershop 2: Back in Business
[ 2004 ] Quentin Leroux
Suspect Zero
[ 2004 ] Rich Charleton
Sharif Don't Like It
[ 2006 ] Tom
Across the Universe
[ 2007 ] Army Sergeant
Resurrecting the Champ
[ 2007 ] Bob Satterfield Jr.
Stomp the Yard
[ 2007 ] Nate
Fly Like Mercury
[ 2008 ] Coach
State of Play
[ 2009 ] Detective Bell
A Beautiful Soul
[ 2012 ] Jeff Freeze
H4
[ 2012 ] King Henry IV
The Last Fall
[ 2012 ] Ron Davis
Evidence
[ 2013 ] Ben Tuttle
Man of Steel
[ 2013 ] General Swanwick
Sunny and RayRay
[ 2013 ] Lenotti
They Die by Dawn
[ 2013 ] Sheriff Bs Reeves
Cru
[ 2014 ] Diego Gls
Cruel Will
[ 2014 ] Dr. Frances
Stand Down Soldier
[ 2014 ] Officer Freeman
The Algerian
[ 2014 ] Suleyman
Chi-Raq
[ 2015 ] Commissioner Blades
72 Hours
[ 2015 ] God
Back to School Mom
[ 2015 ] Lawrence Riley
Macbeth Unhinged
[ 2016 ] Banquo
For the Love of Christmas
[ 2016 ] God
Timeless
[ 2016 ] Johnson
Alternate Universe: A Rescue Mission
[ 2016 ] Principal Sheehan
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice
[ 2016 ] Swanwick
Romeo and Juliet in Harlem
[ 2017 ] Capulet
Needlestick
[ 2017 ] Ray LeGro
Rehabilitation of the Hill
[ 2018 ] Davidson Livingston
Canal Street
[ 2018 ] DJ Terrance Palmer
Revival
[ 2018 ] Pilate
Emperor
[ 2020 ] Frederick Dougls
Troubled Waters
[ 2020 ] Ron Waters
The Almighty Street Team
[ 2021 ] Calvin Che, Black Aizan
Zack Snyder's Justice League
[ 2021 ] General Swanwick, Martian Manhunter
Curse of the Macbeths
[ 2022 ] Banquo
Super Turnt
[ 2022 ] Mr. Denver
Nothing is Impossible
[ 2022 ] Russell Banks
Godless
[ 2024 ] Bishop Rolland
Isla Monstro
[ 2024 ] General Dregg
Cutting Squares
[ 2024 ] JohnsonSelf
Godless
[ 2024 ] Bishop Rolland
Isla Monstro
[ 2024 ] General Dregg
Cutting Squares
[ 2024 ] JohnsonSelf

TV Shows

Billions
Franklin Sacker, Frank Sacker
Commander in Chief
Jim Gardner
Conrad
Don Brewer
Diagnosis Murder
Agent Ron Wagner
Dollhouse
Boyd Langton
Emily Owens M.D.
Dr. Tim Dupre
Insecure
Marcus Walker
Murder One
Mr. Parnell, David Bronson
The Blacklist
Harold Cooper
The Client
Daniel Holbrook
The Practice
Assistant Attorney General Parker, Attorney Wayland Holmes
Destination Heaven
God The Father
Diarra from Detroit
Walter Harley
Destination Heaven
God The Father
Diarra from Detroit
Walter Harley

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Video: Inside Opening Night of PURPOSE on Broadway Photo
Video: Inside Opening Night of PURPOSE on Broadway
by Joey Mervis - Mar 19, 2025

The stars came out to celebrate Monday at the Hayes Theatre, where Branden Jacobs-Jenkins's new play Purpose celebrated its opening night. Watch in this video as we take you inside the opening night festivities.
Photos: PURPOSE Stars on the Opening Night Red Carpet Photo
Photos: PURPOSE Stars on the Opening Night Red Carpet
by Bruce Glikas - Mar 18, 2025

Purpose officially opened last night, March 18, at the Helen Hayes Theater, featuring Phylicia Rashad making her Broadway directorial debut. Get a first look at the stars of the production on the red carpet here!
Photos: PURPOSE Takes Opening Night Bows Photo
Photos: PURPOSE Takes Opening Night Bows
by Bruce Glikas - Mar 18, 2025

Purpose officially opened last night, March 18, at the Helen Hayes Theater, featuring Phylicia Rashad making her Broadway directorial debut. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos from opening night here!
Review Roundup: Phylicia Rashad Directs PURPOSE By Branden Jacobs-Jenkins' On Broadwa Photo
Review Roundup: Phylicia Rashad Directs PURPOSE By Branden Jacobs-Jenkins' On Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 18, 2025

The great Phylicia Rashad makes her Broadway directorial debut, with PURPOSE by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, opening tonight at the Helen Hayes Theater. Find out how the critics felt about their visit with the influential and dysfunctional Jasper family on Broadway. Read the reviews!
Photos: First Look at Branden Jacobs-Jenkins' PURPOSE Photo
Photos: First Look at Branden Jacobs-Jenkins' PURPOSE
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 17, 2025

Written by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, and directed by Phylicia Rashad in her Broadway directorial debut, PURPOSE officially opens tonight, Monday, March 17, 2025, at the Helen Hayes Theater. Check out photos of the cast in action here!
Video: PURPOSE Arrives on Broadway Photo
Video: PURPOSE Arrives on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 17, 2025

Purpose is getting ready to celebrate it's opening night! Written by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, and directed by Phylicia Rashad in her Broadway directorial debut, PURPOSE officially opens tonight, Monday, March 17, 2025, at the Helen Hayes Theater. Check out video highlights of the cast in action here.
Video: Phylicia Rashad Talks Directing Broadway's PURPOSE, Praises Collaborators Photo
Video: Phylicia Rashad Talks Directing Broadway's PURPOSE, Praises Collaborators
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 12, 2025

Branden Jacobs-Jenkins' Purpose is now in previews at the Helen Hayes Theatre, marking the Broadway directorial debut of legendary performer Phylicia Rashad. The director recently visited Sherri Shepherd's talk show to discuss her experience helming the new production.
Up on the Marquee: PURPOSE Photo
Up on the Marquee: PURPOSE
by Jennifer Broski - Feb 27, 2025

Purpose is now on Broadway! Written by Tony Award-Winner Branden Jacobs-Jenkins and directed by Two-Time Tony Award-Winner Phylicia Rashad, PURPOSE stars Two-time Tony Award nominee LaTanya Richardson Jackson, Harry Lennix, Jon Michael Hill, Glenn Davis, Alana Arenas, and Tony Award-Winner Kara Young. Check out photos of the new marquee at the Hayes Theatre
Michael Ricigliano Jr.'s GODLESS Sets Streaming Debut Photo
Michael Ricigliano Jr.'s GODLESS Sets Streaming Debut
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 25, 2025

Michael Ricigliano Jr.'s film Godless will be available for streaming on Apple TV, Amazon, Google Play, and Fandango at Home beginning February 28, 2025. The film premiered in select theaters in November 2024 and has sparked conversations about the intersection of faith, politics, and personal conviction.
Meet the Cast of PURPOSE, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway Photo
Meet the Cast of PURPOSE, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Feb 25, 2025

Steppenwolf’s Purpose begins previews tonight, February 25, ahead of an opening on March 17th, and running through July 6, 2025 at the Helen Hayes Theater. Meet the cast of Purpose here!
PURPOSE Will Offer Digital and General Rush Tickets Photo
PURPOSE Will Offer Digital and General Rush Tickets
by Stephi Wild - Feb 24, 2025

The Broadway production of Branden Jacobs-Jenkins new play, PURPOSE, directed by Phylicia Rashad, has announced its Digital and General Rush Policies. Find out how to get discount tickets for Purpose here!
Ken-Matt Martin Appointed As Producing Director At Baltimore Center Stage And Arkansa Photo
Ken-Matt Martin Appointed As Producing Director At Baltimore Center Stage And Arkansas Repertory Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 20, 2025

Preeminent theater director, cultural worker, and collaborator Ken-Matt Martin has been appointed as Producing Director at both Baltimore Center Stage and Arkansas Repertory Theatre.
Character Breakdown: PURPOSE Cast Unpacks Their Roles Photo
Character Breakdown: PURPOSE Cast Unpacks Their Roles
by Joey Mervis - Feb 8, 2025

A new Broadway play is on the way from Tony winner Branden Jacobs-Jenkins! Purpose, directed by Phylicia Rashad, is getting ready to begin performances at the Hayes Theatre, where it is set to open on March 17, 2025. What's it all about? Watch as the cast unpacks their roles in this video.
Photos: PURPOSE Broadway Cast Behind the Scenes Look Photo
Photos: PURPOSE Broadway Cast Behind the Scenes Look
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 3, 2025

You can now get a behind-the-scenes look of the Broadway cast of PURPOSE, written by Tony Award-Winner Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, and directed by Two-Time Tony Award-Winner Phylicia Rashad. Get a first look at the cast here.
Video: Meet the Company of PURPOSE on Broadway Photo
Video: Meet the Company of PURPOSE on Broadway
by Joey Mervis - Jan 28, 2025

In just a few weeks, previews will begin on Broadway for Tony Award-winner Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ new play, PURPOSE, directed by Two-time Tony Award-winner Phylicia Rashad. Watch in this video as Jacobs-Jenkins and the whole cast chats more about what audiences can expect.
¿Works & Process to Present PURPOSE By Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, Directed By Phylicia Photo
¿Works & Process to Present PURPOSE By Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, Directed By Phylicia Rashad
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 7, 2025

Works & Process at the Guggenheim will present Purpose by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, directed by Phylicia Rashad. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld December 10, 2024 Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld December 10, 2024
by - Dec 10, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is December 10, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
LaTanya Richardson Jackson, Harry Lennix, Kara Young & More Will Star in PURPOSE on B Photo
LaTanya Richardson Jackson, Harry Lennix, Kara Young & More Will Star in PURPOSE on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 9, 2024

Complete casting has been announced for the highly-anticipated Broadway transfer of Steppenwolf Theatre Company’s production of Tony Award-winner Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ new play, PURPOSE. Check out who has joined the cast!
Steppenwolf, Goodman Theatre, and More Take Home Equity Jeff Awards Photo
Steppenwolf, Goodman Theatre, and More Take Home Equity Jeff Awards
by Stephi Wild - Oct 1, 2024

The winners have been announced for the 2024 Joseph Jefferson Equity Awards, more commonly known as the Equity Jeff Awards. These awards are given for theatre arts produced in the Chicago area.
Photos: Steppenwolf Celebrates Opening Night of NOISES OFF Photo
Photos: Steppenwolf Celebrates Opening Night of NOISES OFF
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 27, 2024

Steppenwolf Theatre Company has officially opened its 49th season with a revival of Michael Frayn’s classic comedy Noises Off. Check out photos from inside opening night below!
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How many Broadway shows has Harry Lennix been in?

Harry Lennix has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

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Harry Lennix has not appeared in the West End.

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