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Dennis Haysbert

Birth Name:
Dennis Dexter Haysbert
Birth Place:
San Mateo, California, United States
Profession
Actor, Soundtrack, Producer, Director
Dennis Haysbert

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
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