Dennis Haysbert
"An iconic presence in cinema, defining characters with depth and intensity."
Age
72 years
Origin
USA
Active
1944 — Present
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....
History of the Legend
Witness the defining moments that shaped a legacy.
Saturday Night Live
Starring as Self (uncredited)
A late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels. The show's comedy sketches, which parody contemporary culture and politics, are performed by a large and varying cast of repertory and newer cast members. Each episode is hosted by a celebrity guest, who usually delivers an opening monologue and performs in sketches with the cast, and features performances by a musical guest.
Highest Rated Masterpieces
Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord
as Master Eeko-Dio Daki (voice)
Lucifer
as God
The Boondocks
as Sturdy Harris (voice)
Justice League
as Kilowog (voice)
Brooklyn Nine-Nine
as Bob Annderson
The New Batman Adventures
as Barkley James (voice)
Flamin' Hot
as Clarence C. Baker
Static Shock
as Chief Barnsdale (voice)
Heat
as Donald Breedan
Godzilla: The Series
as General Ekwensi (voice)
Media Proof
Filmography Engine
140 Credits found
Higher Love
Carver Sams
2026
Time of Death
Officer Aarons
2026
Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord
Master Eeko-Dio Daki (voice)
2026
Radio Sky
Producer
2026
Relationship Goals
Papa Jim
2026
Send Help
Franklin
2026
Hope of the Season: Christmas with The Tabernacle Choir
Featuring
2025
Lost & Found in Cleveland
Marty Anderson
2025
Hole in the Head: A Life Revealed
Narrator
2025
Holidazed
Robert Lewin
2024
In Fidelity
Hoyt Johnston
2024
Summer Camp
Tommy
2024
Sniper: G.R.I.T. - Global Response & Intelligence Team
Gabriel Stone
2023
Digman!
Vernon (voice)
2023
Flamin' Hot
Clarence C. Baker
2023
Paul T. Goldman
Agent Portman
2023
Sniper: Rogue Mission
Gabriel Stone
2022
Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers
Zipper (voice)
2022
No Exit
Ed
2022
Masters of the Universe: Revelation
Grayskull (voice)
2021
Home Movie: The Princess Bride
Prince Humperdinck
2020
Playing with Fire
Commander Richards
2019
Secret Obsession
Detective Frank Page
2019
Breakthrough
Dr. Garrett
2019
Christmas Everlasting
Uncle Barney
2018
Reverie
Charlie Ventana
2018
Kodachrome
Larry
2017
Naked
Reginald Swope
2017
The Dark Tower
Steven Deschain
2017
Fist Fight
Superintendent Johnson
2017
Incorporated
Julian Morse
2016
Sniper: Ghost Shooter
Colonel
2016
Dead Rising: Endgame
General Alan Lyons
2016
Undercover
Rudy Jones
2016
Lucifer
God
2016
Jarhead 3: The Siege
Major Lincoln
2016
Baby, Baby, Baby
Doctor Hankin
2015
Experimenter
Ossie Davis
2015
The Grinder
Special Agent
2015
Ted 2
Fertility Doctor
2015
Dead Rising: Watchtower
General Alan Lyons
2015
Backstrom
Det. Sgt. Almond
2015
How Murray Saved Christmas
Narrator (voice)
2014
Dear White People
Dean Fairbanks
2014
Men, Women & Children
Secretluvur
2014
Sniper: Legacy
The Colonel
2014
The Real Daytime
Cast
2014
Sin City: A Dame to Kill For
Manute
2014
Think Like a Man Too
Uncle Eddie
2014
Mr. Peabody & Sherman
Judge (voice)
2014
Civil War 360
Self - Host
2013
Out of the Blue
Control
2013
Brooklyn Nine-Nine
Bob Annderson
2013
Kung Fu Panda: The Awesome Secrets Collection
Ox (voice)
2013
Life of a King
Searcy
2013
Welcome to the Jungle
Mr. Palmer
2013
Battledogs
Lt. General Christopher Monning
2013
LUV
Mr. Fish
2013
The World According to Dick Cheney
Narrator (voice)
2013
The Details
Lincoln
2012