Biography

Howard Dell is a multifaceted performer and high-performance specialist whose career spans elite sport, entertainment, and global leadership. A former Olympian and professional football and basketball player, Dell is also a seven-time World Champion, bringing a rare level of physical authenticity and mental discipline to his work on screen.

Transitioning from international sport into entertainment, Dell established himself as a working actor in film and television, with roles in projects including The Young and the Restless, NCIS, and Queer as Folk, as well as numerous independent and studio productions. Known for portraying strong, authoritative, and physically grounded characters, he draws directly from a lifetime of elite competition and performance under pressure.

Beyond acting, Dell is an accomplished speaker and thought leader. As a TEDx speaker, he delivers powerful presentations on resilience, leadership, and high performance, often rooted in his personal journey through professional sport, life-threatening medical challenges, and recovery. His work explores the intersection of physical performance, mindset, and human potential.

Dell’s talents extend into music and live performance, including collaborations and appearances alongside world-renowned producer David Foster, further showcasing his versatility as an entertainer.

In addition to his work in film and media, Dell is a recognized expert in strength and conditioning and athletic performance, having coached and developed elite athletes across multiple sports at the highest levels. This unique combination of experience-elite sport, coaching, and performance-continues to inform his work both on and off screen.

Born in Canada and working internationally, Howard Dell represents a rare blend of athlete, performer, and leader-bringing real-world intensity, credibility, and depth to every role he takes on.
- IMDb mini biography by: HOWARD DELL