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Dennis Haysbert Sen. David Palmer on 24 ![]() Dennis Haysbert is a multi-dimensional actor who moves from the world of feature films to series television with relative ease. Last season, Haysbert won critical acclaim for his portrayal of Dr. Theodore Morris, a mysterious government scientist, secret agent and creator of a synthetic human being, in the television series "Now & Again." In feature films, Haysbert recently worked alongside Omar Epps and Alfre Woodard in Spike Lee's "Love and Basketball," then re-teamed with Woodard in "What's Cooking?" which takes a look at family life in Los Angeles. His additional credits include "Love Field" opposite Michelle Pfeiffer, "Absolute Power" alongside Clint Eastwood and Gene Hackman, "Heat" with Al Pacino and Robert De Niro, "Random Hearts" with Harrison Ford, "Waiting To Exhale," "13th Floor," "Widow's Kiss," "Navy Seals" and "Major League." Haysbert also has performed in many plays, including "Wedding Band," "Diplomacy," "Othello," "All Over Town," "The Blook Knot" and "No Place To Be Somebody." The California native was offered various sports scholarships after high school, but he chose to study acting at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts. Upon graduation, he won his first television role on an Emmy Award-winning episode of "Lou Grant." PRIME PICKS KITCHEN NIGHTMARES Tonight at 8:00 PM Park's Edge Chef Ramsay heads to Atlanta to help the owners of Park's Edge restaurant revitalize their menu and service |
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