Dennis Haysbert
American actor (born 1954)
1954 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
American actor (born 1954)
Born
June 2, 1954
Age
~72 years
Name Origin
English
Timeline
actor, voice actor, film actor
United StatesBorn in San Mateo
1954
Born in San Mateo (1954-06-02)
2000
AwardSaturn Award for Best Supporting Actor on Television
Present
Age ~72
About
Dennis Dexter Haysbert is an American actor. He is known for his roles as President David Palmer on the first five seasons of 24, baseball player Pedro Cerrano in the Major League film trilogy, Secret Service agent Tim Collin in the political thriller film Absolute Power, Sergeant Major Jonas Blane on the CBS military action drama series The Unit, and God on the Netflix show Lucifer. He has also appeared in the films Love Field, Navy SEALS, Heat, Waiting to Exhale, and Far from Heaven, as well as the science fiction series Incorporated. He is currently the narrator for the A&E Network's American Justice television series.
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Who is Dennis Haysbert?+
Dennis Dexter Haysbert is an American actor. He is known for his roles as President David Palmer on the first five seasons of 24, baseball player Pedro Cerrano in the Major League film trilogy, Secret Service agent Tim Collin in the political thriller film Absolute Power, Sergeant Major Jonas Blane
What does the name Dennis mean?+
The name Dennis means "A male given name from Ancient Greek.. Etymology: From Denis, from - saint's name Denis, brought to England by Normans; from Latin Dionysius, a masculine name literally meaning “follower of (the wine god) Dionysus”.". It is of English origin.
When was Dennis Haysbert born?+
Dennis Haysbert was born on June 2, 1954.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Ancient Greek.. Etymology: From Denis, from - saint's name Denis, brought to England by Normans; from Latin Dionysius, a masculine name literally meaning “follower of (the wine god) Dionysus”.
The name Dennis is of English origin, meaning "A male given name from Ancient Greek.. Etymology: From Denis, from - saint's name Denis, brought to England by Normans; from Latin Dionysius, a masculine name literally meaning “follower of (the wine god) Dionysus”.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Dennis — June 2, 1954
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Gemini
Curious, adaptable, communicative
Air · Mercury · May 21 – Jun 20
Chinese Zodiac
Horse
Animated, active, energetic
Wood · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
2 Ben
Reed — authority, direction, purpose
Celtic Tree
Hawthorn
Curious, adaptable, natural performer
Ogham: Huath · May 13 – Jun 9
Birthstone: Pearl — Purity, innocence
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We share a planet and a moment in time. That's enough.
— someone far away
The audition tape... I knew in the first ten seconds.
— a casting director
Legend.
— anon
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