“Joker: Folie à Deux” is one of the most anticipated releases in the DC cinematic universe, not only because of the return of established figures such as Joaquin Phoenix as Arthur Fleck and Lady Gaga as Harley Quinn, but also for the appearance of young talents who will give life to iconic characters. One of them is Harry Lawtey, who will play Harvey Dent. If you are interested in learning more about this promising actor, his career and his future in this exciting project, I will tell you everything here.
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Harry Lawtey will take on the role of Harvey Dent, known to DC fans as the district attorney who, after a tragic accident, becomes the feared villain Two-Face (Two-Face). In the Max series, we will see Dent fulfilling his role as a prosecutor, facing the complicated case of Arthur Fleck (played by Phoenix), which will lead to critical moments in court.
Harvey Dent’s story is one of Gotham City’s most complex and fascinating, and Lawtey’s performance promises to bring a new dimension to this iconic character.
Harry Lawtey as Taxman Harvey Dent in “Joker: Folie à Deux” (Photo: Warner Bros. Television)
Harry Lawtey is a talented British actor who has stood out for his portrayal of Robert Spearing in the series “Industry.” This character launched him to fame, showing him as a young banker navigating the unforgiving financial world of London.
Born on October 26, 1996 in Oxford, United Kingdom, he has participated in television and theater productions, building a solid career since his debut.
- Full name: Harry Lawtey.
- Year of birth: 1996 or 1997.
- Place of birth: Oxford, United Kingdom.
- Instagram: @harry_lawtey
Although Harry has attracted attention in the world of acting, his older brother has excelled in another field: sports. He is the first team coach of Swansea City AFC, a Welsh professional football club.
Interestingly, the Lawteys are originally from Barton-upon-Humber, a small town in the north of England, where their parents met when they were young and where much of their family still resides.
When he was just four years old, Harry and his family moved to Cyprus for his father’s job, an aeronautical engineer. Growing up on a military base in this country gave him a different perspective on life, something he would later bring to his on-screen characters. The unique multicultural experience of spending his childhood in Cyprus has been a key formative influence on his acting career.
Harry Lawtey’s passion for acting was born when he was 13 years old, when he saw a production of “Oliver Twist” in the West End. Seeing young actors from the prestigious theater school, Lawtey felt “something started” inside him, propelling him toward the world of entertainment. As he himself explained: “I had the conviction to do it.” This led him to study at the Drama Center London, where he graduated in 2018.
Lawtey’s career path began with appearances on CBBC’s youth series “Wizards vs Aliens” and BBC One’s medical soap opera “Casualty.”
His big film debut came in 2016 with “City of Tiny Lights,” a police thriller in which he played Charlie Benson. Since then, his career has been on the rise, consolidating him as a young promise.
In addition to his starring role in “Industry,” Harry Lawtey has had other memorable roles. He participated in “The Pale Blue Eye” (2022), a thriller film, and in the crime series “Marcella.”
Harry Lawtey as Artemus Marquis in “The Pale Blue Eye” (Photo: Netflix)
He also appeared in the Netflix fantasy series, “The Letter to the King.” His next big project will be the biographical film “Words of War,” in which he will surely show once again his ability to bring complex and exciting characters to life.
Gianella Altuna
