Dennis Haysbert

Mostly Credited As: Dennis Haysbert
Birth Name: Dennis Dexter Haysbert
Date Of Birth: June 02, 1954 (Age 61)
Country Of Birth:

USA
Birth Place: San Mateo, California
Height: 6' 4 ½" (1.94 m)

One of nine siblings, Dennis Haybert surprisingly went into acting when his pure stature (6'4'' feet) would have easily given him numerous scholarships to join a collegiate team. Nonetheless, Haysbert opted to attend the American Academy of Dramatic Arts.

Since then, Haysbert can be seen in numerous works over the years, as far back as a guest star of The White Shadow in 1979. Other guest starring roles include Laverne & Shirley, Magnum P.I., Buck Rogers, and Saturday Night Live.

However, his most famous (and successful) roles to date include 24's President David Palmer, and The Unit's Jonas Blane. He's also the Official Spokesman of Allstate, with the coined term, "Are you in good hands?"

He is currently divorced and has two children

Film credits include:

Major League (1989)
Love Field (1992)
Major Leage II (1994)
Waiting to Exhale (1995)
Far From Heaven (2002)
Jarhead (2005)
Goodbye Bafana (2006)

TV Appearances

Main cast

Incorporated (2016)	As: Julian
Backstrom (2015)	As: Det. Sgt. John Almond
Life of a King (2015)	As: Searcy
Civil War 360 (2013)	As: Himself (Host)
The Unit (2006) (2006)	As: Jonas Blane
Empire (2005) (2005)	As: Magonius
24 (2001)	As: David Palmer (S01-S03, recurring afterwards)
Now and Again (1999)	As: Dr. Theodore Morris
Return to Lonesome Dove (1993)	As: Cherokee Jack Jackson -- [Voice]
Off the Rack (1985)	As: Cletus Maxwell

Episode Cast Credits

Trophy Wife (2013)
	• The Wedding - Part One	01x16: (Mar/11/2014)	As	Russ Bradley Morrison
	• Russ Bradley Morrison	01x09: (Dec/03/2013)	As	Russ Bradley Morrison
Axe Cop (2013)
	• When Night Creatures Attack	01x09: (Nov/16/2013)	As	Frog
	• Super Axe	01x08: (Nov/09/2013)	As	Frog
The Talk (2010)
	• Season 3, Episode 40	03x40: (Nov/02/2012)	As	Himself, [Interviewees]
Conan (2010)
	• A Buncha Crap We Came Up with This Afternoon	02x108: (Jun/21/2012)	As	Himself (Walk On)
	• The Conan One Hour Earlier Best of Spectacular	(Dec/13/2011)	As	Himself (Footage from Previous Episode)
The Bonnie Hunt Show (2008) (2008)
	• Dennis Haysbert; Cynthia McFadden; Dr. Kevin Hunt; Bethenny Frankell	01x136: (Apr/06/2009)	As	Himself
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (2005)
	• Amy Sedaris, Dennis Haysbert	05x04: (Jan/08/2009)	As	Himself
The View (1997)
	• Dennis Haysbert	11x11: (Sep/18/2007)	As	Himself
	• Dennis Haysbert, Tyler Florence	10x21: (Oct/03/2006)	As	Himself, [Interviewees]
	• Season 6, Episode 47	06x47: (Nov/05/2002)	As	Himself
The Early Show (1999)
	• Naomi Watts, Dennis Haysbert	09x07: (Sep/18/2007)	As	Himself
	• Dennis Haysbert, Donald Trump	08x27: (Oct/10/2006)	As	Himself
The Late Show with David Letterman (1993)
	• Ray Romano, Reggie Reg, Dennis Haysbert	14x139: (May/04/2007)	As	Himself
Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993)
	• Cameron Diaz, Dennis Haysbert, Dashboard Confessional	14x55: (Dec/11/2006)	As	Himself
	• Rebecca Romijn-Stamos, Dennis Haysbert, Spoon	10x29: (Nov/06/2002)	As	Himself
Saturday Night Live (1975)
	• Natalie Portman/Fall Out Boy	31x13: (Mar/04/2006)	As	Himself, [Uncredited]
24 (2001) Show all 7 episode cast credits
	• Day 5: 7:00 A.M.-8:00 A.M.	05x01: (Jan/15/2006)	As	David Palmer
	• Day 4: 6:00 A.M.-7:00 A.M.	04x24: (May/23/2005)	As	David Palmer
	• Day 4: 5:00 A.M.-6:00 A.M.	04x23: (May/23/2005)	As	David Palmer
	• Day 4: 4:00 A.M.-5:00 A.M.	04x22: (May/16/2005)	As	David Palmer
Empire (2005) (2005)
	• Arkham	01x03: (Jul/05/2005)	As	Magonius
Justice League Unlimited (2001)
	• Hearts and Minds (2)	02x10: (Oct/25/2003)	*Voiced*	Kilowog
	• Hearts and Minds (1)	02x09: (Oct/25/2003)	*Voiced*	Kilowog
	• In Blackest Night (2)	01x05: (Nov/26/2001)	*Voiced*	Killowog
Static Shock (2000)
	• The Parent Trap	03x13: (May/24/2003)	*Voiced*	Police Chief Barnsdale
	• Pop's Girlfriend	02x07: (Mar/09/2002)	*Voiced*	Chief Barnsdale
	• Brother-Sister Act	02x03: (Feb/09/2002)	*Voiced*	Chief Barnsdale
	• Replay	01x12: (Mar/03/2001)	*Voiced*	Chief Barnsdale
Last Call with Carson Daly (2002)
	• Dennis Haysbert, Duncan Sheik	02x05: (Jan/21/2003)	As	Himself
The Outer Limits (1995) (1995)
	• Rule of Law	07x17: (Aug/25/2001)	As	Judge Joshua Finch
Soul Food (2000)
	• Sometimes You Win, Sometimes You Lose	01x17: (Jan/31/2001)	As	Rick Grant
	• Little Girl Blue	01x15: (Jan/17/2001)	As	Rick Grant
Superman (1996) (1996)
	• Unity	03x10: (May/15/1999)	*Voiced*	Doctor #1
	• Where There's Smoke	03x01: (Sep/19/1998)	*Voiced*	Agent #1
The New Batman Adventures (1997)
	• Mean Seasons	01x09: (Apr/25/1998)	*Voiced*	Barkley James
Duckman (1994)
	• Grandma-ma's Flatulent Adventure	03x03: (Jan/20/1996)	*Voiced*	Unknown
Night Court (1984)
	• Pen Pals	06x20: (Apr/12/1989)	As	James
Just the Ten of Us (1988) Show all 7 episode cast credits
	• Dream Girls	02x12: (Feb/03/1989)	As	Coach Duane Johnson
	• Song of Constance	02x10: (Jan/13/1989)	As	Coach Duane Johnson
	• Coach's Court	02x05: (Nov/25/1988)	As	Coach Duane Johnson
	• The Voice of God	02x03: (Nov/11/1988)	As	Coach Duane Johnson
Growing Pains (US) (1985)
	• State of the Union	03x16: (Jan/12/1988)	As	Frank
	• Gone But Not Forgotten	03x08: (Nov/03/1987)	As	Officer Wright
	• Weekend Fantasy	01x07: (Nov/12/1985)	As	Officer Wright
Crime Story (1986)
	• Seize the Time	02x11: (Jan/12/1988)	As	Franklin Himes
	• Moulin Rouge	02x10: (Jan/05/1988)	As	Franklin Himes
The Facts of Life (1979)
	• Before the Fall	09x04: (Oct/24/1987)	As	Sgt. Evans
Knots Landing (1979)
	• The Unraveling	08x16: (Jan/01/1987)	As	Police Officer
What's Happening Now! (1985)
	• I'll Be Homeless for Christmas	02x13: (Dec/15/1986)	As	Policeman
Scarecrow and Mrs. King (1983)
	• Billy's Lost Weekend	04x07: (Nov/07/1986)	As	Kimambo
The Insiders (1985)
	• Close Shave	01x13: (Jun/02/1986)	As	Ed Stern
227 (1985)
	• Redecorating Blues	01x18: (Feb/08/1986)	As	Sgt. Hall
Magnum, P.I. (1980)
	• Blood and Honor	06x10: (Nov/21/1985)	As	Lt. Jameson
Riptide (US) (1984)
	• Father's Day	02x06: (Nov/20/1984)	As	Unknown
Dallas (1978) (1978)
	• Killer at Large	08x01: (Sep/28/1984)	As	Dr. Forbes
The A-Team (1983)
	• One More Time	01x11: (Apr/12/1983)	As	Unknown
	• West Coast Turnaround	01x10: (Apr/05/1983)	As	V.A. Doctor
Buck Rogers in the 25th Century (1979) Show all 6 episode cast credits
	• The Dorian Secret	02x13: (Apr/16/1981)	As	Ensign
	• The Hand of Goral	02x11: (Mar/26/1981)	As	Lt. Parsons
	• The Guardians	02x05: (Jan/29/1981)	As	Helmsman
	• Time of the Hawk (2)	02x02: (Jan/15/1981)	As	Communication-Probe Officer
Quincy, M.E. (1976)
	• Headhunter	06x10: (Feb/04/1981)	As	Driver
	• New Blood	05x18: (Feb/28/1980)	As	Fred
Galactica 1980 (1980)
	• Space Croppers	01x09: (Apr/27/1980)	*Voiced*	Imperious Leader
The Incredible Hulk (1977) (1978)
	• Nine Hours	03x22: (Apr/04/1980)	As	Guard
Laverne & Shirley (1976)
	• What Do You Do With a Drunken Sailor?	05x05: (Oct/18/1979)	As	Shore Patrolman
The White Shadow (1978)
	• Wanna Bet?	01x06: (Jan/08/1979)	As	Basketball Player

Crew Credits

Show Crew

The Unit (2006) (2006)

• Co-Producer

Episode Crew

The Unit (2006) (2006) (Credited in 1 episodes from this show)
• Flesh & Blood	04x17	Mar/22/2009	As: Director

The POTUS With the Mostest: Which TV President Are You?	Feb/17/2014
Dennis Haysbert returns to CBS for drama pilot	Mar/03/2013