Trivia

Became an Associate Member of the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA).

He was awarded the MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire) in the 2012 Queen's New Years Honours List for his services to Drama.

Graduated from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) in London, England.

He did a voice/played a role in the video game Battlefield 3. His likeness is also used as one of the character skins in the multi-player section of the game.

Former member of the National Youth Theatre.

Attended and graduated from Washwood Heath Academy in Birmingham, England.

He crashed a Lotus into a lamppost in Bermuda, whilst filming Bermuda Grace (1994) in 1993, but was not seriously injured (the car was a 'write off').

Currently resides in Streatham, London, England. (January 2012)

He was awarded the OBE (Officer of the Order of the British Empire) in the 2023 King's New Years Honours List for his services to drama and charity. He is an actor and broadcaster in London, England.

Has one sister, Sandra Harewood, and two brothers, Rodger and Paul Harewood.