Dennis Haysbert

Dennis Haysbert Net Worth

Dennis Haysbert Net Worth: Dennis Haysbert is an American actor who has a net worth of $14 million. Dennis Haysbert is probably most famous for playing roles like President David Palmer on 24, and Sergeant Major Jonas Blane on The Unit. Dennis Haysbert was born in San Mateo, California, in 1954 as one of nine children. He turned down several offers of athletic scholarships to college and enrolled at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts. He made his on-screen debut with a part in "Lou Grant" in 1978 and appeared in his first film, "Scoring", a year later. His first major movie role came in the 1989 hit "Major League" when he portrayed Pedro Cerrano before he appeared in "Navy SEALS" in 1990. He landed a career-changing role as Senator, then later President, David Palmer alongside Kiefer Sutherland on "24" in 2001. Haysbert was nominated for a Golden Globe for his performance, and has said he believes Palmer's character played a role in helping Barack Obama secure the Democratic nomination later in the decade. He's also well known in U.S. households as the spokesman for Allstate Insurance, frequently appearing on TV screens asking Americans whether they're "in good hands". Other TV and film credits include "Major League II", "Love & Basketball", "Jarhead", "Kung Fu Panda 2", "Wreck-It Ralph", "Growing Pains", "Now and Again", "The Unit", and "Return to Lonesome Dove". He made his Broadway debut in a 2010 production of "Race", voiced ticket sales promos for Brigham Young University's football team and recorded radio commercials for California Senator Barbara Boxer. Haysbert has been married and divorced twice, and has two children.