Harry Lennix

Lennix in 2006, photo by s_bukley/Bigstock.com

Birth Name: Harry Joseph Lennix III

Place of Birth: Chicago, Illinois, U.S.

Date of Birth: November 16, 1964

Ethnicity: African-American, Louisiana Creole

Harry Lennix is an American actor.

He is the son of Lillian and Harry Lennix, Jr. His father was originally from Louisiana, and had Creole roots. His mother was a Southern Baptist African-American, who converted to Catholicism upon their marriage.

Harry is married to business executive Djena Graves.

Harry’s paternal grandfather was Harry Lennix (the son of Isaac Lennix/Lenix and Marcelite/Marcilette/Marceline “Mary” Cambre). Harry’s grandfather Harry was born in Louisiana. Isaac was born in Louisiana, the son of Isaac Lennix/Lenix and Annie/Anice.

Harry’s paternal grandmother was Florence Victor (the daughter of Emile Victor and Rose Lewis). Florence was born in Louisiana. Emile was born in Louisiana, the son of Joseph Victor and Rose/Rosa Lyon. Harry’s great-grandmother Rose was born in Louisiana, the daughter of Paul Lewis/Louis.

Harry’s maternal grandfather was James Vines (the son of Wiley/Gilbey Vines and Caroline Williams). James was born in North Carolina.

Harry’s maternal grandmother was Addie Owens (the daughter of Adam Owens and Dinah Smith). Addie was born in North Carolina. Adam was born in Virginia. Dinah was born in North Carolina, the daughter of David Smith and Dinah Jordan/Jordon.

Sources: https://www.pastemagazine.com
http://articles.chicagotribune.com

Marriage record of Harry’s paternal grandparents, Harry Lennix and Florence Victor – https://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Harry’s mother – https://www.st-bride.org

Marriage record of Harry’s maternal grandparents, James Vines and Addie Owens – https://www.familysearch.org