David Denman facts for kids
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David Denman
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| Born | July 25, 1973 |
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| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1997–present |
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| 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.
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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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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
In Spanish: David Denman para niños
