Hole in the Head: A Life Revealed
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Dennis Haysbert, Narrator

haysbert3Born on June 2, 1954 in San Mateo, CA, Dennis Haysbert was raised by his father, Charles, a sheriff’s deputy, and his mother, Gladys, a homemaker.

Though his large frame and height made him a natural for a variety of sports and led to athletic scholarship offers, Dennis instead chose to study acting at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts.

His professional career began in episodic television via appearances on such popular shows as “Lou Grant” (CBS, 1977-1982), “Laverne & Shirley” (ABC, 1976-1983), “Dallas” (CBS, 1978-1991), and “Magnum, P.I.” (CBS, 1980-1988). He soon advanced to regular and recurring roles on several series, including “Buck Rogers in the 25th Century” (NBC, 1979-1981), “Code Red” (ABC, 1981-82), and the short-lived sitcom “Off the Rack” (ABC, 1984-85).

Following episodes of “Growing Pains” (ABC, 1985-1992), Haysbert made an indelible impression in his feature debut, “Major League” (1989), followed by  ”Navy SEALs” (1990). In “Mr. Baseball” (1992), he was the teammate of an arrogant, but washed-up Major League baseball player (Tom Selleck), which earned him his big break and selection to star in the civil rights drama “Love Field” (1992).

Beginning in 1995, Dennis landed key supporting roles in prominent features, such as “Heat” (1995), and “Waiting to Exhale” (1995). Meanwhile, strong performances in “The Thirteenth Floor” (1999), “The Minus Man” (1999), and “Random Hearts” (1999), raised his profile and solidified his image as a dependable actor with a commanding screen presence, which allowed him to soon become the President of the United States in “24″ (2001-2010).

After leaving “24″, Dennis enjoyed a thriving side career as a notable voice actor and narrator for documentaries, commercials, animated projects, and video games. He also enjoyed a long stint as the official spokesman for Allstate Insurance Company where he met his now friend and Allstate agent, Wilbert Smith. The two collaborated with veteran Hollywood director Brett Leonard to film the award-winning, life-story entitled “Hole In The Head: A Life Revealed” (2011), which Haysbert eloquently narrates.

 

 

Comments from Narrator

“I’ve known Wilbert Smith for a number of years. He has served as my Allstate Agent and, we reside in the same community. I learned of the story, Hole in the Head: A Life Revealed, while visiting Wilbert’s office. He shared the story of Vertus Hardiman, and I took the film home after our discussion. While viewing this wonderful production, I became captivated by the story. Over the course of the weekend, I phoned Wilbert several times with questions and reactions about the film. Within three days, we followed up with a lunch meeting and two days later found ourselves in studio laying voice-over tracks. I am very proud of this story and my work as narrator. It is our hope the lessons of Vertus Hardiman will resonate in the hearts and minds of our viewers.”

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  • Uplift Productions, Inc.
  • Smith-Leonard Productions

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