D. B. Woodside
Known for
D. B. Woodside is an American actor born in Queens, New York, who first drew wide attention playing President Wayne Palmer on the political thriller '24'. He went on to appear as Principal Robin Wood on 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' and had recurring roles in 'Grey's Anatomy' and 'Suits'. Woodside found his most enduring role as Amenadiel, an angel and brother to the title character, across all six seasons of 'Lucifer'. He remains a respected and versatile presence across American network drama.
D. B. Woodside
13 Movies
30 Series
D. B. Woodside is an American actor born in Queens, New York, who first drew wide attention playing President Wayne Palmer on the political thriller '24'. He went on to appear as Principal Robin Wood on 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' and had recurring roles in 'Grey's Anatomy' and 'Suits'. Woodside found his most enduring role as Amenadiel, an angel and brother to the title character, across all six seasons of 'Lucifer'. He remains a respected and versatile presence across American network drama.
Movies
Plays Colin O'Day
Romeo Must Die
2000
Plays Robinson
Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2
2015
Plays Brian
The Perfect Find
2023
Plays Tyrone
Mississippi Damned
2009
Plays Forrest
Scarred City
1998
Plays Henry
The Inheritance
2011
Plays Truman
More Dogs Than Bones
2000
Plays Martin Mars
Easy
2003
Plays Uncle Leon
Fighting to Be Me: The Dwen Curry Story
2025
Plays Det. Thomas
The Man in 3B
2015
TV Shows
Director
Plays Amenadiel
Lucifer
2016
Plays Wayne Palmer
24
2001
Plays Malcolm Franks
Single Ladies
2011
Plays Aaron Mosely
Murder One
1995
Plays Jeff Malone
Suits
2011
Plays Principal Robin Wood
Buffy the Vampire Slayer
1997
Plays Erik Monks
The Night Agent
2023
Plays Trevor Parks
9-1-1: Lone Star
2020
Plays Joe Prestridge
Parenthood
2010
Plays Daniel Reide
The Division
2001
Plays Jeff Malone
Pearson
2019
Plays Phantom Stranger (voice)
Young Justice
2010
Plays Evan Hammond
Emily Owens, M.D.
2012
Plays Matthew Shuler
Monk
2002
Plays Melvin Franklin
The Temptations
1998
Plays Derrick Altman
Hellcats
2010
Plays Marcus
Viva Laughlin
2007
Plays Duncan
Private Practice
2007
Plays Lance Carlberg
Castle
2009
Plays Jonathan Schmidt
Numb3rs
2005
Plays Marlon Waylord
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
2000
Plays Aaron Wilton
The Practice
1997
Plays Henry Strong
Lie to Me
2009
Plays Marcus Kane
Grey's Anatomy
2005
Plays Cole Judson
CSI: Miami
2002
Plays Rob Benton
JAG
1995
Plays Simon Church
Halt and Catch Fire
2014
Plays Carlton Finch
Charlie's Angels
2011
Plays Agent Gines
S.W.A.T.
2017
Plays Avery
Snoops
1999
Latest Trailers
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Taken at a Basketball Game
Full Filmography
Fighting to Be Me: The Dwen Curry Story
Uncle Leon
2025
Film
9-1-1: Lone Star
Trevor Parks · 9 episodes
2023–2024
TV
Desert Road
Security Guard
2024
Film
The Night Agent
Erik Monks · 10 episodes
2023
TV
The Perfect Find
Brian
2023
Film
Young Justice
Phantom Stranger / Marvin Fargo (voice) · 1 episode
2021
TV
Pearson
Jeff Malone · 6 episodes
2019–
TV
Smile
Dad
2019
Film
S.W.A.T.
Agent Gines · 1 episode
2017–
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is D. B. Woodside and where are they from?
D. B. Woodside is 57 years old, born on July 25, 1969 in Queens, New York USA.
What are the most famous roles of D. B. Woodside?
D. B. Woodside is best known for roles in That Awkward Moment, Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2, Romeo Must Die.
How many movies has D. B. Woodside been in?
Over a 29-year career (since 1997), D. B. Woodside has appeared in 13 movies and 29 TV shows.
What was D. B. Woodside's first movie?
The career of D. B. Woodside began with Murder One: Diary of a Serial Killer (1997).
What is D. B. Woodside's most recent movie or series?
D. B. Woodside's most recent release is Taken at a Basketball Game, which premiered on March 15, 2025.
What TV shows has D. B. Woodside appeared in?
On television, D. B. Woodside has appeared in Lucifer, Grey's Anatomy, Suits, Castle.
D. B. Woodside
1969-07-25 · Queens, New York USA
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.