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Dennis Haysbert, born June 2, 1954, is an American actor whose career spans a diverse array of film and television roles. From the eccentric baseball player Pedro Cerrano in the Major League series to the authoritative President David Palmer in 24, Haysbert's presence commands attention. His portrayal of Secret Service agent Tim Collins in Absolute Power and Sergeant Major Jonas Blane in The Unit further cemented his reputation for gravitas and intensity. Additionally, he lent his voice as God in Lucifer and narrated the series American Justice, showcasing his versatility beyond acting. His filmography includes significant parts in Navy SEALs, Heat, and Far from Heaven, illustrating a career marked by impactful performances across various genres.
The roles that explain the career.
67 credits across 2 departments.
| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Time of Death | Officer Aarons | Film |
| 2026 | Send Help | Franklin | Film |
| 2026 | Relationship Goals | Papa Jim | Film |
| 2025 | Time of Death | Officer Aarons | Film |
| 2024 | In Fidelity | Hoyt Johnston | Film |
| 2024 | Holidazed | Robert Lewin | TV |
| 2023 | Sniper: G.R.I.T. - Global Response & Intelligence Team | Gabriel Stone | Film |
| 2023 | Flamin' Hot | Clarence C. Baker | Film |
| 2022 | No Exit | Ed | Film |
| 2022 | Sniper: Rogue Mission | Gabriel Stone | Film |
| 2022 | Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers | Zipper (voice) | Film |
| 2019 | Breakthrough | Dr. Garrett | Film |
| 2018 | Reverie | Charlie Ventana | TV |
| 2017 | Kodachrome | Larry | Film |
| 2017 | The Dark Tower | Steven Deschain | Film |
| 2016 | Sniper: Ghost Shooter | Colonel | Film |
| 2015 | Ted 2 | Fertility Doctor | Film |
| 2015 | Backstrom | Det. Sgt. Almond | TV |
| 2014 | Dear White People | Dean Fairbanks | Film |
| 2014 | How Murray Saved Christmas | Narrator (voice) | Film |
| 2014 | Sniper: Legacy | The Colonel | Film |
| 2014 | Men, Women & Children | Secretluvur | Film |
| 2014 | Mr. Peabody & Sherman | Judge (voice) | Film |
| 2014 | Sin City: A Dame to Kill For | Manute | Film |
| 2014 | Think Like a Man Too | Uncle Eddie | Film |
| 2013 | Battledogs | Lt. General Christopher Monning | Film |
| 2013 | LUV | Mr. Fish | Film |
| 2013 | Welcome to the Jungle | Mr. Palmer | Film |
| 2013 | Kung Fu Panda: The Awesome Secrets Collection | Ox (Voice) | Film |
| 2013 | The World According to Dick Cheney | Narrator (voice) | Film |
| 2013 | Life of a King | Searcy | Film |
| 2012 | The Details | Lincoln | Film |
| 2012 | Wreck-It Ralph | General Hologram (voice) | Film |
| 2011 | Kung Fu Panda: Secrets of the Masters | Ox (voice) | Film |
| 2011 | Kung Fu Panda 2 | Master Storming Ox (voice) | Film |
| 2010 | When the Dragon Swallowed the Sun | Self | Film |
| 2008 | James Brown - The Night James Brown Saved Boston | Self - Narrator (voice) | Film |
| 2007 | Breach | Dean Plesac | Film |
| 2007 | Goodbye Bafana | Nelson Mandela | Film |
| 2006 | The Unit | Jonas Blane | TV |
| 2006 | The Unit | Producer | TV |
| 2005 | Jarhead | Major Lincoln | Film |
| 2003 | Sinbad: Legend of the Seven Seas | Kale (voice) | Film |
| 2002 | Ticker | FBI Agent | Film |
| 2002 | Far from Heaven | Raymond Deagan | Film |
| 2000 | Love & Basketball | Zeke McCall | Film |
| 2000 | What's Cooking? | Ronald Williams | Film |
| 1999 | Now and Again | Dr. Theodore Morris | TV |
| 1999 | The Minus Man | Graves | Film |
| 1999 | Random Hearts | Detective George Beaufort | Film |
| 1999 | The Thirteenth Floor | Det. Larry McBain | Film |
| 1998 | Major League: Back to the Minors | Pedro Cerrano | Film |
| 1998 | Standoff | Agent Ty 'Bama' Jones | Film |
| 1998 | How to Make the Cruelest Month | Manhattan Parks | Film |
| 1997 | Absolute Power | Tim Collin | Film |
| 1995 | Waiting to Exhale | Kenneth | Film |
| 1995 | Heat | Donald Breedan | Film |
| 1994 | Major League II | Pedro Cerrano | Film |
| 1993 | Return to Lonesome Dove | Cherokee Jack Jackson | TV |
| 1993 | Suture | Clay Arlington | Film |
| 1993 | Hallelujah | Rev. Oliver Crawford | Film |
| 1992 | Love Field | Paul Cater | Film |
| 1992 | Mr. Baseball | Max 'Hammer' Dubois | Film |
| 1990 | K-9000 | Nick Sanrio | Film |
| 1989 | Major League | Pedro Cerrano | Film |
| 1985 | A Summer to Remember | Sheriff Pierce | Film |
| 1979 | Scoring | Lt. Harrigan | Film |
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