Dennis Haysbert: Summary

Recent Role:: Himself on TMZ on TV

Gender:: Male

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Birthplace:: San Mateo, California

Birth Name:: Dennis Dexter Haysbert

AKA:: Dennis Haybert

Dennis' career started out with guest stints in episodic television. His imposing 6' 4" frame has helped him to land roles as military officers and sports figures. He gained national recognition as the voodoo chanting baseball player in Major League. His television success began with the short-lived series Now and Again. However, he is generally best known for playing President David Palmer on the series 24. As of March 7th, 2006, Dennis can be seen on the TV Show The Unit.

Dennis's first wife was Elena Simms/ They were married from the 13th of April 1980 till 1984.

His second wife was Lynn Griffith. The were married from 1989 till 2001. Dennis and Lynn have two children:

Charles Cameron Haysbert (born on November 19, 1990).

Katherine Camille Haysbert (born on September 9, 1994).

Dennis's family members:

Father - Charles Haysbert Sr.

Mother - Gladys Haysbert.

Brother - Charles Haysbert Jr (born in June 1941; died at age 33 of bone cancer in November 1974).

Sister - Rita Alice Haysbert (born on June 27, 1947).

Brother - Lenier Garnet Haysbert (born on May 8, 1949).

Brother - Stanley Hershel Haysbert (born on February 17, 1953).

Himself - Dennis D. Haysbert (born on June 2, 1954).

Brother - Adam H Haysbert (born on February 16, 1962).

Brother - Al Haysbert Dennis' career started out with guest stints in episodic television. His imposing 6' 4" frame has helped him to land roles as military officers and sports figures. He gained national recognition as the voodoo chanting baseball player in Major League. His television success began with the short-lived series Now and Again. However, he is generally best known for playing President David...

24 - What The Characters Go Through

Actors Dennis Haysbert (David Palmer) and Sarah Clarke (Nina Myers) emphasize how characters go through a lot in one day.

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AZdesertman2009
member since: Jun 4, 2009
DENNIS HAYSBERT is the best actor on televison today! ...Continue »
DENNIS HAYSBERT is the heart and soul of the Unit. He is a dynamic actor who exhudes the leadership, power, trust, grit, loyalty, warmth and steely do whatever it takes to accomplish the mission strength! He is just what everyone would as a leader: a soldier would want as a commander: a family would want as a father. Mr. Haysbert has the quality we need so desperately, a person to look up to. A person to make us feel comfortable, that we are in able hands. As Senator McCain said in response to a question during the 2008 campaign: Would you consider the actions of "Jack Bauer" be considered torture?; "I hope there are a couple of "Jack Bauers" out there, for our sakes." If, the Unit is not picked up: Dennis should consider reprising his role from "24" President Palmer,but not on television, in the real world. Enter politics!
06/10/09 10:24am | report abuse
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maelay
member since: May 4, 2009
A wonderful, seasoned actor. I'll watch anything he plays in. Oh yea, love his voice!!! ...Continue »
Dennis Haysbert is a awesome actor. His ability to play any role is mind blowing. I personally think he is one of the top male actors around. I would compare his career to " a bottle of wine" it just keeps getting better and better with time. I look forward to seeing him act in many roles to come. I especially loved his portrayal of the President David Palmer in "24". I love his current role in "The Unit". Though Dennis plays strong will roles you can still see the softer side of Dennis Haysbert within. Something's you just can't hide
05/11/09 12:08pm | report abuse
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gbear99
member since: Apr 21, 2009
Nothing but pure talent.... ...Continue »
Dennis tops the charts in everything he does. He was fantastic in the 24 series and I think he could win the Presidency in real life if he chose to run. The guy has that 'Midas Touch' on every show or commercial he appears in and I look forward to seeing what his newest challenge will be. 'The Unit' just wouldn't be a unit without his leadership and command. Dennis is every mans man; loves his wife, loves his country, loves his daughter and is strong & gentle at the same time. Too bad more of us couldn't be like him as fathers and leaders in our country. The men he portrays as an actor make the viewing audience feel safe in their own lives and personal feelings. We need more actors like him and more men in our country to stand up and be more like the characters he plays. Show responsibility, strength and honor in all you do.
04/21/09 08:19pm | report abuse
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noway746
member since: Dec 15, 2008
Love absolutely everything he does ...Continue »
This man is a great actor. I love him on the unit. He made a convincing pres on 24, and shoot, i even love him on the allstate commercials! He is just soo cool! He opens his mouth, and i listen. One of the best moments of the unit was when he hid down in Central America. He looked so stinking cool with those sunglasses on and the shaved head and goatee! He is the definition of Bad A-- (pardon that one... but i couldn't think of a better way to put it)
Excellent actor, deserves some awards for his role on the unit, that's for sure!
03/01/09 10:23pm | report abuse
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AlanPppppp
member since: Nov 20, 2008
He's a dominating leader whatever show he's on. He's a war hero in 'The Unit'. Great leader with a lot of tough talk. ...Continue »
I was not familiar with Dennis. I only saw a couple of AllState Insurance commercial. That's all. Until I heard about him playing as a president in '24'. I'm not a fan of '24'. Thus, I had no idea who he was.

Until the next role on another show Dennis decided to land on. He sure does enjoy his character in the show. Being a tough leader with an elite special force team going around the world and hunt down terrorists. What's not to like. He's not just holding a gun and call it a day. Whatever he says on the walkie-talkie, added so much intensity and urgency in each given situation. His favorite motto 'How bout that', left fans breathless every time. His way of interrogating, questioning, coaching is so unique that I don't think anyone could have done the same.
12/23/08 07:45am | report abuse