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Dennis Haysbert
Acting
160 known credits
2.5 popularity score 72 years
Biography
About Dennis Haysbert
Dennis Dexter Haysbert (born June 2, 1954) is an American actor. He is known for his roles as 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, God on the Netflix show Lucifer, and President David Palmer on the first five seasons of 24. He has also appeared in the films Love Field, Navy SEALS, Heat, Waiting to Exhale, Far from Heaven, and the science fiction series Incorporated. He is the narrator for the A&E Network's American Justice television series.
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Career at a glance
Dennis Haysbert across film and television
151credited titles
94movie credits
57TV credits
1979–2026screen career span
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Awards received
Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actor on TelevisionFor Now and Again
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