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David Denman
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Denman in 2007
Born (1973-07-25) July 25, 1973 (age 51)
Education
Occupation Actor
Years active 1997–present
Spouse(s)
Children 2

David Denman (born July 25, 1973) is an American actor. He is well-known for his roles in both movies and TV shows. Many people know him as Roy Anderson from the popular TV comedy The Office. He has also appeared in many films, including The Replacements and 13 Hours.

About David Denman

Early Life and Education

David Denman was born in Newport Beach, California. As a child, his family moved around a lot within Southern California. When he was nine, they lived on a farm in Sequim, Washington, for two years before returning to Orange County, California.

He went to Fountain Valley High School. After high school, he studied acting at the American Conservatory Theater in San Francisco. He also spent two years at Orange Coast College, where he acted in and directed many plays. Later, he earned a special degree in Fine Arts from the famous Juilliard School.

His Acting Career

David Denman started his movie career in the football comedy The Replacements. In this movie, he acted alongside stars like Keanu Reeves.

His most famous role on television is Roy Anderson in the NBC sitcom The Office. Roy was the ex-fiancé of Pam Beesly. David Denman and the rest of the cast won an award for their work on this show. He also played Frank Sheehan in the serious HBO show Mare of Easttown.

David has been in many other TV shows. These include Traffic Light, Outcast, and Parenthood. He has also made guest appearances on popular shows like ER, The X-Files, and Mad Men.

He has acted in a wide range of movies. Some of his other film roles include parts in Big Fish, Fair Game, Jobs, After Earth, and Power Rangers. In 2016, he was in the action film 13 Hours. More recently, he appeared in Brightburn and The Equalizer 3.

Personal Life

In September 2014, David Denman married actress Mercedes Mason. They have two children together. Their first child, Caius, was born in January 2018. Their second child, Sagan, was born in May 2021.

When he is not acting, David Denman enjoys being a triathlete. This means he competes in events that combine swimming, biking, and running.

Filmography

Movies

Year Title Role
2000 The Replacements Brian Murphy
2001 Out Cold Lance
2003 The Singing Detective Soldier with Betty Dark
Big Fish Don Price (age 18–22)
2006 When a Stranger Calls Officer Burroughs
2007 The Nines Agitated Man/Parole Officer
If I Had Known I Was a Genius Baker
Take Marty Nichols
2008 Shutter Bruno
Smart People William
2009 Fanboys Chaz
2010 Fair Game Nervous Dave
2011 Let Go Walter Dishman
2013 After Earth Private McQuarrie
Jobs Al Alcorn
Beneath the Harvest Sky George
2014 Men, Women & Children Jim Vance
2015 The Gift Greg
2016 13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi Dave "Boon" Benton
Is That a Gun in Your Pocket? Byron
2017 Power Rangers Sam Scott
Logan Lucky Moody Chapman
2018 Puzzle Louie
2019 Brightburn Kyle Breyer
2020 Greenland Ralph Vento
2022 Emancipation General William Dwight
2023 Joy Ride Joe Sullivan
The Equalizer 3 Frank Conroy
2024 Rebel Ridge Officer Evan Marston

Television Shows

Year Title Role Notes
1997 ER Angel/Jeremy Willis Episode: "When the Bough Breaks"
Chicago Hope Ethan Episode: "All in the Family"
1998 The Pretender Daniel Episode: "Crash"
1999 Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction Husband/David 2 episodes
The X-Files Wallace Schiff Episode: "Field Trip"
A Vow to Cherish Kyle Brighton Television movie
2000 Arli$ Woody Episode: "The Sum of the Parts"
2001–2003 Angel Skip 4 episodes
2002 CSI: Miami Tyler Hamilton Episode: "Just One Kiss"
Crossing Jordan Cole Tanner Episode: "Don't Look Back"
2004 Without a Trace Mike Clemmens Episode: "Shadows"
The Perfect Husband: The Laci Peterson Story Tommy Vignatti Television movie
Second Time Around Kent 2 episodes
2005 Night Stalker Henry Gale Episode: "Pilot"
2005–2012 The Office Roy Anderson Recurring (season 1)
Main cast (seasons 2–3)
Guest (seasons 5–9), 32 episodes
2006 Bones Phil Garfield Episode: "The Woman in the Tunnel"
Strong Medicine David Episode: "My Sister, My Doctor, Myself"
The Office: The Accountants Roy Anderson Episode: "Someone in the Warehouse"
2007 Grey's Anatomy Rick Jacobs Episode: "Kung Fu Fighting"
K-Ville Luke Sherman Episode: "Melissa"
Close to Home Tim O'Neil Episode: "Making Amends"
2008 Gary Unmarried Ronnie Mitchell Episode: "Gary Meets the Gang"
2009 In Plain Sight Ed Fogerty/Ed Flint Episode: "Miles to Go"
2009–2010 Drop Dead Diva Tony Nicastro 8 episodes
2010 Brothers & Sisters Brad Lewinsky Episode: "The Pasadena Primary"
2011 Traffic Light Mike Reilly Main cast, 13 episodes
2012 Person of Interest Graham Wyler Episode: "The High Road"
Vegas Clay Stinson Episode: "Masquerade"
2013–2014 Parenthood Ed Recurring role, 11 episodes
2014 How to Get Away with Murder Kevin Murphy Episode: "Smile, or Go to Jail"
2015 Mad Men Jerry Fanning Episode: "The Milk and Honey Route"
True Detective Malkin Episode: "Down Will Come"
Two and a Half Men Jack Episode: "For Whom the Booty Calls"
2016 Angel from Hell Evan 3 episodes
2016–2017 Outcast Mark Holter Main cast, 11 episodes
2019 Heartstrings Deke Fletcher Episode: "J.J. Sneed"
2021 Mare of Easttown Frank Sheehan Miniseries; 6 episodes
2022 The Serpent Queen Pierre Marques Episodes: "The New Era", "The First Regency"
The Recruit Kevin Mills 3 episodes
2022–2023 Bosch: Legacy Kurt Dockweiler 5 episodes
2024 Chad Mr. Dubin Episode: "Señor Doobs"
Eric Cripp Miniseries; 3 episodes
Laid Detective Brenowitz 3 episodes
2025 Peacemaker TBA In production Season 2 main cast

See also

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