DENNIS HAYSBERT
Dennis Haysbert
Gender: Male
Known for: Acting
Birthday: June 2, 1954
Place of Birth: San Mateo, California, USA
Biography
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.
Filmography
Starring
Master Eeko-Dio Daki (voice)
2024·
HolidazedRobert Lewin
2023·
Digman!Vernon (voice)
2023·
Paul T. GoldmanAgent Portman
Grayskull (voice)
Prince Humperdinck
2018·
ReverieCharlie Ventana
2016·
LuciferGod
2016·
UndercoverRudy Jones (archive footage) (uncredited), Rudy Jones
2016·
IncorporatedJulian Morse
2015·
The GrinderSpecial Agent
2015·
BackstromDet. Sgt. Almond
2014·
The Real2013·
Civil War 360Self - Host
2013·
Brooklyn Nine-NineBob Annderson
2005·
The BoondocksSturdy Harris (voice)
2001·
24David Palmer
2001·
The HireFBI Agent
2001·
Justice LeagueKilowog (voice)
1998·
Godzilla: The SeriesGeneral Ekwensi (voice)
Doctor #1 (voice), Agent #1 (voice)
1995·
The Outer LimitsJoshua Finch
1994·
DuckmanTribal Leader / Cornfed's Singing Voice (voice)
1993·
Alex Haley's QueenDavis
Self - Guest
1985·
Growing PainsFrank, Officer Wright, Police Officer
1985·
Off the RackCletus Maxwell
1984·
Night CourtJames Morgan
1981·
Code RedStuff Wade
1981·
The Fall GuyJeremy Wolf
Helmsman, Lieutenant Parsons, Security Guard
1976·
Quincy, M.E.Driver
1975·
Saturday Night LiveSelf - Cameo (uncredited)
1956·
Tony AwardsSelf - Presenter
1944·
Golden Globe AwardsSelf - Audience Member, Self - Nominee
TBA·
Home2026·
Radio SkyJoseph Finley
2026·
Relationship GoalsPapa Jim
2025·
Time of DeathOfficer Aarons
Featuring
2006·
The UnitJonas Blane
2005·
Empire2000·
Soul FoodRick Grant
2000·
Static ShockChief Barnsdale (voice)
1999·
The Early ShowSelf
1999·
Now and AgainDr. Theodore Morris
Barkley James (voice)
1997·
The ViewSelf
Self - Guest
Cherokee Jack Jackson
1988·
Just the Ten of Us1985·
2271983·
The A-TeamPsych Ward Staff
1980·
Magnum, P.I.1977·
The Incredible HulkTBA·
Higher LoveTBA·
Suburban Psycho2026·
Send HelpFranklin
Narrator
Narrator (voice)
Self - Host
1980·
Galactica 1980Imperious Leader (voice)
1979·
Knots LandingPolice Officer
1979·
The Facts of Life1978·
The White ShadowBasketball Player
1976·
Laverne & ShirleyOx (Voice)
TBA·
Silent RetreatJosh Alpert
Marty Anderson
2024·
In FidelityHoyt Johnston
2024·
Summer CampTommy
2023·
Flamin' HotClarence C. Baker
Gabriel Stone
2022·
No ExitEd
Gabriel Stone
Zipper (voice)
2019·
Playing with FireCommander Richards
2019·
Secret ObsessionDetective Frank Page
2019·
BreakthroughDr. Garrett
Uncle Barney
2017·
NakedReginald Swope
2017·
The Dark TowerSteven Deschain
2017·
KodachromeLarry
2017·
Fist FightSuperintendent Johnson
2016·
Jarhead 3: The SiegeMajor Lincoln
2016·
Dead Rising: EndgameGeneral Lyons
Colonel
2015·
Baby, Baby, BabyDoctor Hankin
2015·
Ted 2Fertility Doctor
General Lyons
2015·
ExperimenterOssie Davis
2014·
Think Like a Man TooUncle Eddie
Narrator (voice)
Judge (voice)
2014·
Sniper: LegacyThe Colonel
Secretluvur
2014·
Dear White PeopleDean Fairbanks
Manute
2013·
HeartburnMatthew Boa
2013·
Out of the BlueControl
Mr. Palmer
2013·
BattledogsLt. General Christopher Monning
2013·
Life of a KingSearcy
2013·
LUVMr. Fish
2012·
The DetailsLincoln
2012·
Wreck-It RalphGeneral Hologram (voice)
Mann
Ox (voice)
2011·
Kung Fu Panda 2Master Storming Ox (voice)
Self
Self - Narrator (voice)
2007·
BreachDean Plesac
2007·
Goodbye BafanaNelson Mandela
2005·
JarheadMajor Lincoln
2005·
The Making of 'Heat'Self
Kale
Kale (voice)
2002·
TickerFBI Agent
2002·
Far from HeavenRaymond Deagan
2000·
What's Cooking?Ronald Williams
2000·
Love & BasketballZeke McCall
1999·
Random HeartsDetective George Beaufort
1999·
The Minus ManGraves
1999·
The Thirteenth FloorDet. Larry McBain
Manhattan Parks
1998·
StandoffAgent Ty 'Bama' Jones
Pedro Cerrano
1997·
Absolute PowerTim Collin
1996·
AmandaSeven / Sir Jordan
1996·
Widow's KissEddie Costello
Sullivan
1995·
Waiting to ExhaleKenneth
1995·
HeatDonald Breedan
1994·
Major League IIPedro Cerrano
1993·
HallelujahRev. Oliver Crawford
1993·
SutureClay Arlington
1992·
Mr. BaseballMax 'Hammer' Dubois
1992·
Love FieldPaul Cater
1990·
Navy SealsBilly Graham
1990·
K-9000Nick Sanrio
1989·
Major LeaguePedro Cerrano
1985·
A Summer to RememberSheriff Pierce
Dr. Beaumont
James 'Shack' Harris
1979·
ScoringLt. Harrigan