Who is Nancy Harewood?

Nancy Harewood is an American actress and writer, born on January 11, 1950, in Wichita, Kansas. She is particularly famous for being the wife of fellow American actor Dorian Harewood. The couple got married in the year 1979 and produced two children. The two got to know one another when they were cast in the Broadway musical Two Gentlemen of Verona in 1972. The Queen Mary, a historic ship subsequently turned into a hotel, served as the venue for their wedding ceremony.

Nancy Harewood has made a name for herself in the movie industry

Nancy Harewood is an actress and writer known for contributing to the movie Remington Steele (1982), a television show in America that Michael Gleason and Robert Butler co-created. Produced by MTM Enterprises, the series starred Pierce Brosnan and Stephanie Zimbalist. It debuted on the NBC network on October 1, 1982, and ran until February 17, 1987. The show included elements of detective procedural, drama, romantic comedy, and (by the end) espionage and international political intrigue.

Nancy Harewood was also cast in Beyond Westworld (1980), a 1980s American television series based on Michael Crichton’s 1973 film Westworld, which served as both the writer and director. Despite mentioning that it continues the events of the film, the DVD box cover did not mention the 1976 sequel, Futureworld.

She also contributed to the all-time famous Star Trek: The Next Generation, a television science fiction show in the United States that Gene Roddenberry produced. It debuted in syndication on September 28, 1987, and ran for seven seasons, with 178 episodes, until it ended on May 23, 1994. Star Trek: The Original Series served as an inspiration for the third season of the television series. It tells the story of the USS Enterprise (NCC-1701-D), a Starfleet starship, as it explores the Milky Way galaxy’s Alpha sector during the latter half of the twenty-third century when Earth is a member of the United Federation of Planets.

Nancy Harwood is a mother of two

Nancy and her husband have two children: Olivia Ruth Harewood, a daughter, and John Dorian Harewood, a son. Their daughter, Olivia, is a writer and comedian for The Late Late Show with James Corden, but their son, John, however, has kept a quiet profile regarding his career choices. The dates of birth are, however, unknown, the same as other personal details.

Nancy Harewood has been married to Dorian Harewood since 1950

Nancy Harewood is married to American actor Dorian Harewood, born on August 6, 1950. He gained notoriety for his roles as Rev. Morgan Hamilton on 7th Heaven (1996–2003), Paul Strobber on Strike Force (1981–1982), and Jesse Owens in The Jesse Owens Story (1984). Dorian, the son of Emerson Macaulay and Estelle Olivia Harewood, was born in Dayton, Ohio. 

His father worked as a post office clerk and high school teacher. Harewood’s five siblings are Emerson M. Harewood Jr., Theolanda Harewood, Philip B. Harewood, Floranne E. Dunford, and Lawanda G. Pitts. In 1972, he received his degree from the University of Cincinnati’s Conservatory of Music. Actor Dorian Harewood is well-known for his versatility in both theater and movies. He began his career on Broadway in musical theater, where he received praise for his performances. 

He received mentoring from Bette Davis, who also urged him to explore serious parts. In 1975, he made his screen debut in “Foster and Laurie.” Among Harewood’s noteworthy performances are his portrayals of Jesse Owens in “The Jesse Owens Story” and Simon Haley in “Roots: The Next Generations.” Furthermore, he appeared in several movies, including “Full Metal Jacket” and “Gothika.” For his work, Harewood was recognized with accolades, such as the NAACP Image Award for “I’ll Fly Away.”

In addition, he has acted in voice roles for animated shows such as “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” and “Batman: The Animated Series.” While Harewood strives to provide positive pictures of African Americans in his parts, he is picky about which ones to take on. One exception is the miniseries “Beulah Land,” in which he regretted depicting slavery. He has made appearances in more than 100 television and cinema projects.