Dennis Haysbert

A graduate of Pasadena's American Academy of Dramatic Arts, Haysbert made his earliest appearances on such television shows as Lavern & Shirley, Buck Rogers in the 25th Century, and The Incredible Hulk. Haysbert established himself as an actor equally comfortable on the big and small screens, in films ranging from comedies to thrillers during the 1990s. When the hit series 21 debuted in 2001, Haysbert's performance as presidential hopeful David Palmer proved so effective that he was not only nominated for a Golden Globe for the role in 2003, but and Image Award and a Screen Actors' Guild Award as well.