Dennis Dexter Haysbert (born June 2, 1954) is an American film and television actor. He is known for portraying baseball player Pedro Cerrano in the Major League film trilogy, President David Palmer on the American television series 24, and Sergeant Major Jonas Blane on the drama series The Unit, as well as his work in commercials for Allstate Insurance. He is also known for his authoritative, bass voice.
Known For
Heat
(1995)
Donald Breedan
The Dark Tower
(2017)
Steven Deschain
Fist Fight
(2017)
Superintendent Johnson
Ted 2
(2015)
Fertility Doctor
Kung Fu Panda 2
(2011)
Master Storming Ox (voice)
The Thirteenth Floor
(1999)
Det. Larry McBain
Wreck-It Ralph
(2012)
General Hologram (voice)
Flamin' Hot
(2023)
Clarence C. Baker
Major League
(1989)
Pedro Cerrano
Sinbad: Legend of the Seven Seas
(2003)
Kale (voice)
Jarhead
(2005)
Major Lincoln
Sin City: A Dame to Kill For
(2014)
Manute
No Exit
(2022)
Ed
Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers
(2022)
Zipper (voice)
Mr. Peabody & Sherman
(2014)
Judge (voice)
Sniper: G.R.I.T. - Global Response & Intelligence Team