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Dennis Haysbert, born on June 2, 1954 in San Mateo, California, United States, is a television actor, film actor and voice actor. That puts Dennis Haysbert at 72 years old in 2026. Schooling on record includes San Mateo High School and College of San Mateo. Awards on record include Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actor on Television (2000). Notable works include Lucifer.
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
- Occupation
- actor / television actor / film actor / voice actor
2. Background
- High school
- San Mateo High School
- University
- College of San Mateo
Awards & achievements
- 2000 Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actor on Television
3. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Lucifer | — |
4. Links
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-16
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
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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