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| Dennis Haysbert on "The Unit" - © CBS |
Dennis Haysbert is best known to television audiences for his portrayal of President David Palmer on FOX's "24," for which he received his first Golden Globe nomination. Dennis Haysbert also appeared in the series "Now and Again."
Dennis Haysbert plays the role of Nelson Mandela in the feature film "Goodbye Bafana." Dennis Haysbert also appeared in the film "Breach" opposite Ryan Phillppe, Chris Cooper and Laura Linney. Dennis Haysbert's other feature film credits include "Far From Heaven," "Love & Basketball," "Absolute Power," "Love Field," "Major League," "Heat," "Random Hearts," "What's Cooking," "Waiting to Exhale," "The Thirteenth Floor," "Navy Seals," "Suture" and "Sinbad: Legend of the Seven Seas," as the voice of Kale.
Dennis Haysbert's acting career began when he won his first television role on the Emmy Award-winning episode of "Lou Grant," in which Jesse Jackson guest starred. Dennis Haysbert is very active in the fight against AIDS and in 2000, he was the spokesperson for the Harlem Health Expo "Break the Silence" and is the spokesperson for the National Leadership Commission on AIDS, as well as The Western Center on Law and Poverty. Currently, Dennis Haysbert stars in a series of ads for the insurance company "Allstate."
Off the set, Dennis Haysbert enjoys golfing and scuba diving and is an avid environmentalist.
Dennis Haysbert was born and raised in Northern California and currently resides in Los Angeles.
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Age: 55 years old
Birthday: June 2, 1954
Height: 6' 4 ½"
Full Name / Real Name: Dennis Dexter Haysbert
Birthplace: San Mateo, CA
Wife: Lynn Griffith
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