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Dennis Haysbert Biography

Birth Name:Dennis Dexter Haysbert

Birth Place:San Mateo, California, United States

Profession Actor, Soundtrack, Producer, Director

Fast Facts

Joined the board of the Performance Arts Center of Los Angeles County in 2011
Turned down several several athletic scholarships through the 1970s to study at Hollywood's American Academy of Dramatic Arts
Made his Broadway debut in "Race" in 1977
Quote: "[on acting] "I really do believe that was what I was put on this planet to do․ To give to people and through my performances show them another world․""
Narrated "Call of Duty: Finest Hour․"
Made his first television appearance as a guest star on "The White Shadow․"
Served as official spokesman for the Allstate Insurance Company
Played Cuban baseball player Pedro Cerrano in his first major motion picture, "Major League․"
Appeared in a commercial for the U․S․ Department of Housing and Urban Development's Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity to raise awareness about lending discrimination
Invited to train with the U․S․ Olympic Fencing Team after being noticed for his skill at the Academy of Dramatic Arts
Promoted ticket sales for Brigham Young University in 2006 as a favor to his brother
Officiated the coin toss during the 2007 Sugar Bowl between LSU and Notre Dame

Awards

2000Saturn Award-Best Genre TV Supporting Actor: winner
2001Golden Satellite Award-Best Performance by an Actor in a Series, Drama: nominated
2002WAFCA Award-Best Supporting Actor: winner
2003Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: nominated
2003Black Reel-Theatrical - Best Supporting Actor: winner
2003Chlotrudis Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
2003Gold Derby Film Award-Ensemble Cast: nominated
2003Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
2003Image Award-Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
2003OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series: winner
2003Golden Satellite Award-Best Actor in a Supporting Role, Drama: winner
2003Golden Satellite Award-Best Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Drama: nominated
2004Image Award-Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
2004OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
2005Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: nominated
2006Image Award-Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
2007Image Award-Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
2008Image Award-Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
2009Image Award-Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
2013BTVA Feature Film Voice Acting Award-Best Vocal Ensemble in a Feature Film: winner
2013BTVA People's Choice Voice Acting Award-Best Vocal Ensemble in a Feature Film: winner
2013Black Reel-Best Voice Performance: winner
2016OFTA Television Award-Best Guest Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated