David Ramsey
David Ramsey is an American actor born in Detroit, Michigan, known for playing John Diggle, the loyal ally-turned-hero Spartan, across the full run of 'Arrow' and its Arrowverse crossovers on 'The Flash' and 'Supergirl'. Earlier in his career he had a recurring role on 'Grey's Anatomy' and appeared in the action film 'Con Air'. His television work also includes a part on 'Dexter'. Ramsey's long tenure as Diggle made him one of the most consistent presences across the CW's shared superhero universe.
David Ramsey
14 Movies
31 Series
David Ramsey is an American actor born in Detroit, Michigan, known for playing John Diggle, the loyal ally-turned-hero Spartan, across the full run of 'Arrow' and its Arrowverse crossovers on 'The Flash' and 'Supergirl'. Earlier in his career he had a recurring role on 'Grey's Anatomy' and appeared in the action film 'Con Air'. His television work also includes a part on 'Dexter'. Ramsey's long tenure as Diggle made him one of the most consistent presences across the CW's shared superhero universe.
Movies
Plays Londell
Con Air
1997
Plays Student
The Nutty Professor
1996
Plays Sidney Parker
Pay It Forward
2000
Plays Thompson
Draft Day
2014
Plays Rep. Bill Harshtone
Accidental Love
2015
Plays Joseph
Mother and Child
2009
Plays Mayor Trevon Sterns
Legend of the White Dragon
2026
Plays Bill
Three to Tango
1999
Plays Brent the Lifeguard
A Very Brady Sequel
1996
Plays Vince Lee
Mr. Bones
2001
Plays Cliff
Hair Show
2004
Plays Det. Wilson Hargreaves
Journeyman
2018
Plays J.R. Richard
Resurrection: The J.R. Richard Story
2005
TV Shows
Director
Plays John Diggle / Spartan
Arrow
2012
Plays Anton Briggs
Dexter
2006
Plays Mayor Carter Poole
Blue Bloods
2010
Plays John Diggle / Spartan
The Flash
2014
Plays Al Druzinsky
Outlaw
2010
Plays Dr. Noah Gleason
Wildfire
2005
Plays Will Bennett
Ghost Whisperer
2005
Director
Plays John Diggle / Spartan
DC's Legends of Tomorrow
2016
Plays ADA Matt Ward
The Defenders
2010
Plays Lamont Alton
Bel-Air
2022
Director
Plays John Diggle
Batwoman
2019
Director
Plays John Diggle
Superman & Lois
2021
Director
Plays John Diggle
Supergirl
2015
Plays Booker Palmer (Adult)
Mama Flora's Family
1998
Plays Teddy
The West Wing
1999
Plays Jim Wheeler
Castle
2009
Plays Gerald Crowley
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
2000
Plays Greg Wright
The Rookie: Feds
2022
Plays Richard Owens
NCIS
2003
Plays Supervisor
Space: Above and Beyond
1995
Plays Officer Everhart
CSI: Miami
2002
Plays Reporter #3
Murder One
1995
Plays Jimmy Thompson
Grey's Anatomy
2005
Plays Wakeland
Criminal Minds
2005
Plays Jake Cortese
Strong Medicine
2000
Plays Upper Level Demon
Charmed
1998
Plays Agent Scannell
Crossing Jordan
2001
Plays Arlo Brandt
The Hunting Party
2025
Plays Debord's Lawyer
The Guardian
2001
Plays Randall Potter
Girlfriends
2000
Latest Trailers
Watch Trailer
Legend of the White Dragon
Full Filmography
Legend of the White Dragon
Mayor Trevon Sterns
2026
Film
The Hunting Party
Arlo Brandt · 1 episode
2025–
TV
Tracker
Hale Ripley · 1 episode
2024–
TV
Batwoman
John Diggle · Director · 2 episodes
2021–2022
TV
Superman & Lois
John Diggle · Director · 2 episodes
2021–2022
TV
The Rookie: Feds
Greg Wright · 1 episode
2022
TV
All American: Homecoming
Director
2022–
TV
Bel-Air
Lamont Alton · 3 episodes
2022–
TV
DC's Legends of Tomorrow
John Diggle / Spartan · Director · 3 episodes
2016–2020
TV
Photos
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is David Ramsey and where are they from?
David Ramsey is 54 years old, born on November 17, 1971 in Detroit, Michigan, USA.
What are the most famous roles of David Ramsey?
David Ramsey is best known for roles in Con Air, The Nutty Professor, Pay It Forward.
How many movies has David Ramsey been in?
Over a 47-year career (since 1979), David Ramsey has appeared in 14 movies and 31 TV shows.
What was David Ramsey's first movie?
The career of David Ramsey began with Sanctuary of Fear (1979).
What is David Ramsey's most recent movie or series?
David Ramsey's most recent release is The Hunting Party, which premiered on January 19, 2025.
What TV shows has David Ramsey appeared in?
On television, David Ramsey has appeared in The Flash, Grey's Anatomy, Arrow, Dexter.
Does David Ramsey have any upcoming projects?
Yes, David Ramsey's upcoming work includes: Legend of the White Dragon (2026).
David Ramsey
1971-11-17 · Detroit, Michigan, USA
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.