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Dennis Haysbert

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  • Producer
  • Director
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Dennis Haysbert in Far from Heaven (2002)
Two colleagues become stranded on a deserted island, the only survivors of a plane crash. On the island, they must overcome past grievances and work together to survive, but ultimately, it's a battle of wills and wits to make it out alive.
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Dennis Haysbert was born on 2 June 1954 in San Mateo, California, USA. He is an actor and producer, known for Far from Heaven (2002), 24 (2001) and The Thirteenth Floor (1999). He was previously married to Lynn Griffith and Elena Simms.
BornJune 2, 1954
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BornJune 2, 1954
IMDbProStarmeterTop 5,00057
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    • Awards
      • 10 wins & 17 nominations total

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    Known for

    Julianne Moore, Dennis Quaid, and Dennis Haysbert in Far from Heaven (2002)
    Far from Heaven
    7.3
    • Raymond Deagan
    • 2002
    Kiefer Sutherland, Reiko Aylesworth, Carlos Bernard, Jude Ciccolella, Glenn Morshower, and Mary Lynn Rajskub in 24 (2001)
    24
    8.4
    TV Series
    • President David Palmer
    • Senator David Palmer
    • David Palmer
    The Thirteenth Floor (1999)
    The Thirteenth Floor
    7.0
    • Detective Larry McBain
    • 1999
    Charlie Sheen, Tom Berenger, and Corbin Bernsen in Major League (1989)
    Major League
    7.3
    • Pedro Cerrano
    • 1989

    Credits

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    Actor

    • The Gilded Age
      • Dr. Reginald Harris
      • Released
      • TV Series
      • 2026
    • Home
      • Noble
      • Post-production
      • 2026
    • Suburban Psycho
      • Post-production
    • Silent Retreat
      • Josh Alpert
      • Completed
    • Radio Sky
      • Joseph Finley
      • Post-production
    • Jessica Lives
      • Captain Edward Miller
      • Pre-production
    • Higher Love
      • Carver Sams
      • Post-production
    • Don't Ever Wonder
      • Post-production
    • B.E.A.R.S.: The Awakening
      • General Blunt
      • Pre-production
    • American Smuggler
      • CIA Agent
      • Pre-production
    • Steve Blum, Wagner Moura, Sam Witwer, Richard Ayoade, and A.J. LoCascio in Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord (2026)
      Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord
      8.5
      TV Series
      • Master Eeko-Dio Daki (voice)
      • 2026
    • Method Man and Kelly Rowland in Relationship Goals (2026)
      Relationship Goals
      4.6
      • Papa Jim
      • 2026
    • Rachel McAdams and Dylan O'Brien in Send Help (2026)
      Send Help
      6.7
      • Franklin
      • 2026
    • Time of Death (2025)
      Time of Death
      4.6
      • Sgt. Dale Aarons
      • 2025
    • Andy Samberg, Tim Robinson, Mitra Jouhari, and Guz Khan in Digman! (2023)
      Digman!
      6.6
      TV Series
      • Vernon (voice)
      • 2025
    • Virginia Madsen, John C. McGinley, Loretta Devine, and Dennis Haysbert in Holidazed (2024)
      Holidazed
      7.0
      TV Mini Series
      • Robert Lewin
      • 2024
    • In Fidelity (2024)
      In Fidelity
      5.0
      • Hoyt Johnston
      • 2024
    • Martin Sheen, Jon Lovitz, Stacy Keach, Loretta Devine, Marisa Guterman, Dennis Haysbert, Dot-Marie Jones, June Squibb, Mark L. Walberg, Liza Weil, Benjamin Steinhauser, Yvette Yates Redick, Rory O'Malley, Jeff Hiller, Keith Gerchak, Santino Fontana, and Esther Povitsky in Lost & Found in Cleveland (2024)
      Lost & Found in Cleveland
      6.4
      • Marty Anderson
      • 2024
    • Diane Keaton, Kathy Bates, and Alfre Woodard in Summer Camp (2024)
      Summer Camp
      4.7
      • Tommy
      • 2024
    • Kristen Welker in Meet the Press (1947)
      Meet the Press
      5.4
      TV Series
      • Announcer
      • 2024
    • Dennis Haysbert, Ryan Robbins, Luna Fujimoto, Chad Michael Collins, and Josh Brener in Sniper: G.R.I.T. - Global Response & Intelligence Team (2023)
      Sniper: G.R.I.T. - Global Response & Intelligence Team
      5.0
      • Gabriel Stone
      • 2023
    • Jesse Garcia in Flamin' Hot (2023)
      Flamin' Hot
      6.8
      • Clarence C. Baker
      • 2023
    • Paul T. Goldman in Paul T. Goldman (2023)
      Paul T. Goldman
      6.8
      TV Mini Series
      • Agent Portman
      • 2023
    • Dennis Haysbert, Ryan Robbins, Chad Michael Collins, and Sayaka Akimoto in Sniper: Rogue Mission (2022)
      Sniper: Rogue Mission
      4.7
      • Gabriel Stone
      • 2022
    • Andy Samberg and John Mulaney in Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers (2022)
      Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers
      6.9
      • Zipper (voice)
      • 2022

    Producer

    • Radio Sky
      • executive producer
      • Post-production
    • American Smuggler
      • executive producer
      • Pre-production
    • Heartburn (2013)
      Heartburn
      Short
      • executive producer
      • 2013
    • When the Dragon Swallowed the Sun (2010)
      When the Dragon Swallowed the Sun
      6.6
      • producer
      • 2010
    • Robert Patrick, Scott Foley, Max Martini, and Dennis Haysbert in The Unit (2006)
      The Unit
      8.0
      TV Series
      • co-producer
      • 2008–2009
    • Cessation (2009)
      Cessation
      6.8
      Short
      • executive producer
      • 2009

    Director

    • Robert Patrick, Scott Foley, Max Martini, and Dennis Haysbert in The Unit (2006)
      The Unit
      8.0
      TV Series
      • Director
      • 2009

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    Interview 0:40
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    Personal details

    • Official sites
      • DH9 Store
      • Facebook
    • Height
      • 6′ 4¼″ (1.94 m)
    • Born
      • June 2, 1954
      • San Mateo, California, USA
    • Spouses
        Lynn Griffith1989 - 2001 (divorced, 2 children)
    • Children
        Charles Haysbert
    • Parents
        Charles Haysbert Sr.
    • Other works
      TV commercials for Allstate Home & Auto Insurance.
    • Publicity listings
      • 3 Interviews
      • 8 Articles
      • 6 Magazine Cover Photos

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      (2003-2008) Commercial spokesman for the Allstate Insurance Corporation.
    • Quotes
      (on playing Nelson Mandela in Goodbye Bafana (2007)) I just remember it being a very daunting situation. I was a little nervous about it and almost turned it down. I had a momentary loss of confidence and didn't think I was worthy. He's such a hero of mine.
    • Trademarks
        Deep resonant voice

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