D. B. Woodside

Biography

David Bryan "D.B." Woodside (born July 25, 1969) is an American actor. He is perhaps best known for his portrayal of White House Chief of Staff (and later President) Wayne Palmer on the FOX action/drama series 24. Additionally, he is noted for his roles as bass singer Melvin Franklin in the NBC miniseries The Temptations, and as Robin Wood on the WB/UPN series Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

Career Overview

D. B. Woodside has 43 screen credits in a career dating back to 1995. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently Paul Blart: Mall Cop with 1 titles. Signature works include Lucifer, Romeo Must Die, Taken at a Basketball Game. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For

Acting

Gender

male

Known Credits

43

Birth Date

1969-07-25 00:00:00

Birth Place

Queens, New York USA

Known For

• 

  Lucifer
• 

  Romeo Must Die
• 

  Taken at a Basketball Game
• 

  The Perfect Find
• 

  Smile
• After All

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 2 universes

• Paul Blart: Mall Cop (1 titles)
• Mall Cop Collection (1 titles)

Frequent Collaborators

• Kevin Alejandro (2 collaborations)
• Tom Ellis (1 collaborations)
• Lauren German (1 collaborations)
• Lesley-Ann Brandt (1 collaborations)
• Aimee Garcia (1 collaborations)
• Rachael Harris (1 collaborations)
• Brianna Hildebrand (1 collaborations)
• Jet Li (1 collaborations)
• Aaliyah (1 collaborations)
• Isaiah Washington (1 collaborations)

Credits

• actors (42 credits)

  • Taken at a Basketball Game

    Wayne Edwards

    actor

    actors
    2025
  • Fighting to Be Me: The Dwen Curry Story

    Uncle Leon

    actor

    actors
    2025
  • Desert Road

    Security Guard

    actor

    actors
    2024
  • The Perfect Find

    Brian

    actor

    actors
    2023
  • The Night Agent

    - Fathers (2023) ... Erik Monks actor actors

    - The Devil We Know (2023) ... Erik Monks actor actors

    - Redux (2023) ... Erik Monks actor actors

    - Best Served Cold (2023) ... Erik Monks actor actors

    - Fathoms (2023) ... Erik Monks actor actors
    2023
  • The Jennifer Hudson Show

    - Nikki & Brie Bella, D.B. Woodside (2023) ... Self actor actors
    2022
  • 9-1-1: Lone Star

    - My Way (2024) ... Trevor Parks actor actors

    - Cl2 (2024) ... Trevor Parks actor actors

    - Trainwrecks (2024) ... Trevor Parks actor actors

    - In Sickness and in Health (2023) ... Trevor Parks actor actors

    - A House Divided (2023) ... Trevor Parks actor actors
    2020
  • Smile

    Dad

    actor

    actors
    2019
  • Pearson

    - The Fixer (2019) ... Jeff Malone actor actors

    - The Donor (2019) ... Jeff Malone actor actors

    - The Former City Attorney (2019) ... Jeff Malone actor actors

    - The Deputy Mayor (2019) ... Jeff Malone actor actors

    - The Union Leader (2019) ... Jeff Malone actor actors
    2019
  • S.W.A.T.

    - Hoax (2018) ... Agent Gines actor actors
    2017
  • Lucifer

    Amenadiel

    actor

    actors

    - Partners 'Til the End (2021) ... Amenadiel actor actors

    - Goodbye, Lucifer (2021) ... Amenadiel actor actors

    - Save the Devil, Save the World (2021) ... Amenadiel actor actors

    - My Best Fiend's Wedding (2021) ... Amenadiel actor actors

    - A Lot Dirtier Than That (2021) ... Amenadiel actor actors
    2016
  • The Man in 3B

    Det. Thomas

    actor

    actors
    2015
  • Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2

    Robinson

    actor

    actors
    2015
  • That Awkward Moment

    Harold (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    2014
  • Love the One You're With

    actor

    actors
    2014
  • Halt and Catch Fire

    - Giant (2014) ... Simon Church actor actors
    2014
  • The Inheritance

    Henry

    actor

    actors
    2011
  • Suits

    - Good-Bye (2018) ... Jeff Malone actor actors

    - P.S.L. (2016) ... Jeff Malone actor actors

    - Borrowed Time (2016) ... Jeff Malone actor actors

    - Live to Fight... (2016) ... Jeff Malone actor actors

    - Intent (2015) ... Jeff Malone actor actors
    2011
  • Charlie's Angels

    - Bon Voyage, Angels (2011) ... Carlton Finch actor actors
    2011
  • Young Justice

    - Kaerb Ym Traeh! (2021) ... Phantom Stranger (voice) actor actors

    - Og Htrof Dna Reuqnoc! (2021) ... Phantom Stranger (voice) actor actors

    - Nomed Esir! (2021) ... Phantom Stranger (voice) actor actors

    - Odnu! (2021) ... Phantom Stranger / Marvin Fargo (voice) actor actors
    2010
  • Parenthood

    - My Brother's Wedding (2012) ... Joe Prestridge actor actors

    - Remember Me, I'm the One Who Loves You (2012) ... Joe Prestridge actor actors

    - Politics (2012) ... Joe Prestridge actor actors

    - It Is What It Is (2012) ... Joe Prestridge actor actors

    - Missing (2011) ... Joe Prestridge actor actors
    2010
  • Hellcats

    - I Say a Little Prayer (2010) ... Derrick Altman actor actors

    - A World Full of Strangers (2010) ... Derrick Altman actor actors
    2010
  • Back

    Dr. Kevin Stern

    actor

    actors
    2009
  • Mississippi Damned

    Tyrone

    actor

    actors
    2009
  • Castle

    - One Man's Treasure (2009) ... Lance Carlberg actor actors
    2009
  • Lie to Me

    - Undercover (2009) ... Henry Strong actor actors
    2009
  • Private Practice

    - Yours, Mine and Ours (2009) ... Duncan actor actors

    - Do the Right Thing (2009) ... Duncan actor actors
    2007
  • Numb3rs

    - Blowback (2008) ... Jonathan Schmidt actor actors
    2005
  • Grey's Anatomy

    - Forever Young (2007) ... Marcus Kane actor actors
    2005
  • Easy

    Martin Mars

    actor

    actors
    2003
  • Monk

    - Mr. Monk and the End (2) (2009) ... Matthew Shuler actor actors

    - Mr. Monk and the End (1) (2009) ... Matthew Shuler actor actors
    2002
  • CSI: Miami

    - Entrance Wound (2003) ... Cole Judson actor actors
    2002
  • 24

    - Day 3: 12:00 P.M.-1:00 P.M. (2004) ... Wayne Palmer actor actors

    - Day 3: 11:00 A.M.-12:00 P.M. (2004) ... Wayne Palmer actor actors

    - Day 3: 10:00 A.M.-11:00 A.M. (2004) ... Wayne Palmer actor actors

    - Day 3: 9:00 A.M.-10:00 A.M. (2004) ... Wayne Palmer actor actors

    - Day 3: 8:00 A.M.-9:00 A.M. (2004) ... Wayne Palmer actor actors
    2001
  • The Division

    - Redemption (2001) ... Daniel Reide actor actors

    - Mothers & Daughters (2001) ... Daniel Reide actor actors

    - Hero (2001) ... Daniel Reide actor actors

    - Don't Ask (2001) ... Daniel Reide actor actors

    - The Fear Factor (2001) ... Daniel Reide actor actors
    2001
  • Romeo Must Die

    Colin O'Day

    actor

    actors
    2000
  • CSI: Crime Scene Investigation

    - Harvest (2004) ... Marlon Waylord actor actors
    2000
  • After All

    Anthony

    actor

    actors
    1999
  • Scarred City

    Forrest

    actor

    actors
    1998
  • Murder One: Diary of a Serial Killer

    Aaron Mosley

    actor

    actors
    1997
  • Buffy the Vampire Slayer

    - Chosen (2003) ... Principal Robin Wood actor actors

    - Touched (2003) ... Principal Robin Wood actor actors

    - Empty Places (2003) ... Principal Robin Wood actor actors

    - Dirty Girls (2003) ... Principal Robin Wood actor actors

    - Lies My Parents Told Me (2003) ... Principal Robin Wood actor actors
    1997
  • The Practice

    - The Means (1997) ... Aaron Wilton actor actors
    1997
  • JAG

    - The Man on the Bridge (2004) ... FBI Special Agent Rob Benton actor actors
    1995

• directing (1 credits)

  • Lucifer

    - Save the Devil, Save the World (2021) ... director directing
    2016