David Ramsey

Biography

David Paul Ramsey (born November 17, 1971) is an American actor, director, and martial artist, best known for his roles in the CW series Arrow as John Diggle/Spartan, Anton Briggs on the Showtime TV series Dexter, and the film Mother and Child (2009) as Joseph.

Career Overview

David Ramsey has 52 screen credits in a career dating back to 1979. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently The Brady Bunch Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include Arrow, Illicit, Mr. Bones. 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

52

Birth Date

1971-11-17 00:00:00

Birth Place

Detroit, Michigan, USA

Known For

• 

  Arrow
• 

  Illicit
• 

  Mr. Bones
• 

  Ali: An American Hero
• 

  Resurrection: The J.R. Richard Story
• 

  Pay It Forward

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 3 universes

• The Brady Bunch Collection (1 titles)
• Nutty Professor (1 titles)
• The Nutty Professor Collection (1 titles)

Frequent Collaborators

• Stephen Amell (1 collaborations)
• Rick Gonzalez (1 collaborations)
• Katherine McNamara (1 collaborations)
• Katie Cassidy (1 collaborations)
• Juliana Harkavy (1 collaborations)
• Joseph David-Jones (1 collaborations)
• Ben Lewis (1 collaborations)
• Shireen Crutchfield (1 collaborations)
• McKinley Freeman (1 collaborations)
• Michele Weaver (1 collaborations)

Credits

• actors (47 credits)

  • Legend of the White Dragon

    Mayor Trevon Sterns

    actor

    actors
    2026
  • The Hunting Party

    - Arlo Brandt (2025) ... Arlo Brandt actor actors
    2025
  • Tracker

    - Breakaway (2026) ... Hale Ripley actor actors
    2024
  • Bel-Air

    - Save the Best for Last (2024) ... Lamont Alton actor actors

    - Black Lotus (2024) ... Lamont Alton actor actors

    - Out All Night (2024) ... Lamont Alton actor actors
    2022
  • The Rookie: Feds

    - Countdown (2022) ... Greg Wright actor actors
    2022
  • Superman & Lois

    - Waiting for Superman (2022) ... John Diggle actor actors

    - Through the Valley of Death (2021) ... John Diggle actor actors
    2021
  • Illicit

    Guy Curtis

    actor

    actors
    2020
  • Batwoman

    - Meet Your Maker (2022) ... John Diggle actor actors

    - Rebirth (2021) ... John Diggle actor actors
    2019
  • Journeyman

    Det. Wilson Hargreaves

    actor

    actors
    2018
  • DC's Legends of Tomorrow

    - Crisis on Infinite Earths: Part Five (V) (2020) ... John Diggle / Spartan actor actors

    - Crisis on Earth-X (IV) (2017) ... John Diggle / Spartan actor actors

    - Invasion! (IV) (2016) ... John Diggle / Spartan actor actors
    2016
  • Accidental Love

    Rep. Bill Harshtone

    actor

    actors
    2015
  • Supergirl

    - Blind Spots (2021) ... John Diggle actor actors

    - Elseworlds (III) (2018) ... John Diggle actor actors
    2015
  • Draft Day

    Thompson

    actor

    actors
    2014
  • The Flash

    - It's My Party and I'll Die If I Want To (2023) ... John Diggle / Spartan actor actors

    - The Man in the Yellow Tie (2022) ... John Diggle / Spartan actor actors

    - P.O.W. (2021) ... John Diggle / Spartan actor actors

    - Marathon (2020) ... John Diggle / Spartan actor actors

    - Crisis on Infinite Earths: Part Three (III) (2019) ... John Diggle / Spartan actor actors
    2014
  • Arrow

    John Diggle / Spartan

    actor

    actors

    - Fadeout (2020) ... John Diggle / Spartan actor actors

    - Green Arrow & The Canaries (2020) ... John Diggle / Spartan actor actors

    - Crisis on Infinite Earths: Part Four (IV) (2020) ... John Diggle / Spartan actor actors

    - Purgatory (2019) ... John Diggle / Spartan actor actors

    - Reset (2019) ... John Diggle / Spartan actor actors
    2012
  • Blue Bloods

    - Partners (2014) ... Mayor Carter Poole actor actors

    - Ties That Bind (2013) ... Mayor Carter Poole actor actors

    - Drawing Dead (2013) ... Mayor Carter Poole actor actors

    - This Way Out (2013) ... Mayor Carter Poole actor actors

    - The Bitter End (2013) ... Mayor Carter Poole actor actors
    2010
  • The Defenders

    - Noland v. Galloway Pharmaceuticals (2011) ... ADA Matt Ward actor actors

    - Nevada v. Doug the Mule (2011) ... ADA Matt Ward actor actors

    - Nevada v. Riley (2010) ... ADA Matt Ward actor actors
    2010
  • Mother and Child

    Joseph

    actor

    actors
    2009
  • Castle

    - Fool Me Once (2009) ... Jim Wheeler actor actors
    2009
  • Fatal Contact: Bird Flu in America

    Curtis Ansen

    actor

    actors
    2006
  • Hello Sister, Goodbye Life

    Uncle Dennis Klein

    actor

    actors
    2006
  • Dexter

    - Dirty Harry (2009) ... Anton Briggs actor actors

    - Dex Takes a Holiday (2009) ... Anton Briggs actor actors

    - Blinded by the Light (2009) ... Anton Briggs actor actors

    - Remains to Be Seen (2009) ... Anton Briggs actor actors

    - Living the Dream (2009) ... Anton Briggs actor actors
    2006
  • Resurrection: The J.R. Richard Story

    J.R. Richard

    actor

    actors
    2005
  • Grey's Anatomy

    - Sympathy for the Parents (2010) ... Jimmy Thompson actor actors
    2005
  • Ghost Whisperer

    - First Do No Harm (2008) ... Will Bennett actor actors

    - Love Still Won't Die (2006) ... Will Bennett actor actors

    - The One (2006) ... Will Bennett actor actors
    2005
  • Criminal Minds

    - Fear and Loathing (2007) ... Wakeland actor actors
    2005
  • Hair Show

    Cliff

    actor

    actors
    2004
  • CSI: Miami

    - Wannabe (2004) ... Officer Everhart actor actors
    2002
  • Mr. Bones

    Vince Lee

    actor

    actors
    2001
  • Crossing Jordan

    - Is That Plutonium in Your Pocket, or Are You Just Happy to See Me? (2004) ... Agent Scannell actor actors
    2001
  • The Guardian

    - No Good Deed (2002) ... Debord's Lawyer actor actors
    2001
  • Pay It Forward

    Sidney Parker

    actor

    actors
    2000
  • Ali: An American Hero

    Cassius Clay / Muhammad Ali

    actor

    actors
    2000
  • CSI: Crime Scene Investigation

    - Burn Out (2006) ... Gerald Crowley actor actors
    2000
  • Strong Medicine

    - Breathing Lessons (2003) ... Jake Cortese actor actors
    2000
  • Girlfriends

    - Mom's the Word (2001) ... Randall Potter actor actors
    2000
  • Three to Tango

    Bill

    actor

    actors
    1999
  • Mutiny

    Vernon Nettles

    actor

    actors
    1999
  • The West Wing

    - Election Day (1) (2006) ... Teddy actor actors

    - Welcome to Wherever You Are (2006) ... Teddy actor actors
    1999
  • CHiPs '99

    Sergeant McFall

    actor

    actors
    1998
  • Charmed

    - Witch Wars (2004) ... Upper Level Demon actor actors
    1998
  • Con Air

    Londell

    actor

    actors
    1997
  • Her Costly Affair

    Shep Walker

    actor

    actors
    1996
  • A Very Brady Sequel

    Brent the Lifeguard

    actor

    actors
    1996
  • The Nutty Professor

    Student

    actor

    actors
    1996
  • Space: Above and Beyond

    - The Angriest Angel (2) (1996) ... Supervisor actor actors
    1995
  • Sanctuary of Fear

    Auction Guest

    actor

    actors
    1979

• production (1 credits)

  • Illicit

    producer

    production
    2020

• directing (4 credits)

  • Superman & Lois

    - Head On (2023) ... director directing

    - Truth and Consequences (2022) ... director directing

    - The Ties That Bind (2022) ... director directing

    - Man of Steel (2021) ... director directing
    2021
  • Batwoman

    - A Lesson From Professor Pyg (2021) ... director directing
    2019
  • Supergirl

    - Blind Spots (2021) ... director directing
    2015
  • Arrow

    - Reset (2019) ... director directing

    - Past Sins (2019) ... director directing
    2012