Photo: U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Daniel Hinton / Public domain (source: Wikimedia Commons)
My Take
What I respect most about Dennis Haysbert is his command of gravity. That unmistakable bass voice could carry a film alone, but he never coasts on it. Whether playing President Palmer, a baseball slugger, or literally God, he brings a grounded steadiness that makes every scene feel safe in his hands. His Saturn Award confirms the craft, yet the numbers undersell the warmth. I see him as a rare actor who dominates without shouting, who can play authority and tenderness in the same breath. Performers like that quietly hold whole productions together, and I think he is badly underrated.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Dennis Haysbert
- Name (Japanese)
- デニス・ヘイスバート
- Reading
- でにす・へいすばーと
- Born
- June 2, 1954 (age 72)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Horse
- Origin
- San Mateo, California, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- actor / television actor / film actor / voice actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- San Mateo High School
- University
- College of San Mateo
Awards & achievements
- 2000 Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actor on Television
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
5. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Lucifer | — |
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Dennis Haysbert born?
Born June 2, 1954 (age 72).
Where is Dennis Haysbert from?
Dennis Haysbert is from San Mateo, California, United States.
What does Dennis Haysbert do?
Dennis Haysbert works as actor, television actor, film actor, voice actor.
What is Dennis Haysbert known for?
Notable works include Lucifer.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-16
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.