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David Ramsey(I)

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David Ramsey at an event for Arrow (2012)
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David Ramsey stars as former United States Army Special Forces soldier, John Diggle, on the CW's People's Choice Award winning show "Arrow," based on the DC Comics superhero.

Created by Greg Berlanti, Marc Guggenheim and Andrew Kreisberg, "Arrow" follows presumed-dead billionaire playboy Oliver Queen (Stephen Amell), who returns home to Starling City after five years stranded on a remote island in the Pacific, determined to clean up the city as a hooded vigilante armed with a bow. Unable to help people like he did as a soldier, Diggle becomes Oliver's confidant and field partner in his mission - to right societal wrongs and transform the city to its former glory.

Born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, David gained many fans from his work on the popular Showtime drama series "Dexter" as Anton Briggs, a confidential informant who had a love affair with the character played by Debra Morgan. He portrayed the title character of Muhammad Ali in the Fox television movie Ali: An American Hero, and has starred in recurring roles on television shows including: "All of Us," "The West Wing," "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation," "Ghost Whisperer," "Wildfire," "Hollywood Residential" and "Grey's Anatomy."

David recently starred as "Rep. Harshtone" in Millenium Entertainment's political romantic comedy Accidental Love, opposite an all-star cast including Jessica Biel, Jake Gyllenhaal, Catherine Keener, James Marsden, Tracy Morgan and James Brolin. Directed by David O. Russell, the film featured Biel as Sammy Joyce, a socially awkward small-town receptionist who has a nail accidentally shot into her head by a clumsy workman, eliciting wild sexual urges.

David is an accomplished martial artist, and holds a black belt in jeet kune do. He has also studied boxing, tae kwon do, and trained in kickboxing under Benny "Jet" Uruidez.
BornNovember 17, 1971
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    Known for

    Stephen Amell in Arrow (2012)
    Arrow
    7.5
    TV Series
    • John Diggle
    • Spartan
    • Green Arrow
    • Guardian
    • The Hood
    Un monde meilleur (2000)
    Un monde meilleur
    7.2
    • Sidney Parker
    • 2000
    Kevin Costner in Le Pari: Draft Day (2014)
    Le Pari: Draft Day
    6.8
    • Thompson
    • 2014
    Michael C. Hall in Dexter (2006)
    Dexter
    8.6
    TV Series
    • Anton Briggs

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    Actor



    • The Hunting Party (2025)
      The Hunting Party
      6.6
      TV Series
      • Arlo Brandt
      • 2025
    • Jabari Banks, Jimmy Akingbola, Cassandra Freeman, Coco Jones, Akira Akbar, and Olly Sholotan in Bel-Air (2022)
      Bel-Air
      6.4
      TV Series
      • Lamont Alton
      • 2024
    • Legend of the White Dragon (2023)
      Legend of the White Dragon
      8.6
      • Mayor Trevon Sterns
      • 2023
    • Grant Gustin in Flash (2014)
      Flash
      7.5
      TV Series
      • John Diggle
      • Spartan
      • 2014–2023
    • Niecy Nash in The Rookie: Feds (2022)
      The Rookie: Feds
      5.4
      TV Series
      • Greg Wright
      • 2022
    • Superman and Lois (2021)
      Superman and Lois
      7.8
      TV Series
      • John Diggle
      • 2021–2022
    • Javicia Leslie in Batwoman (2019)
      Batwoman
      3.6
      TV Series
      • John Diggle
      • 2021–2022
    • David Harewood, Chyler Leigh, Jesse Rath, Azie Tesfai, Melissa Benoist, Katie McGrath, and Nicole Maines in Supergirl (2015)
      Supergirl
      6.2
      TV Series
      • John Diggle
      • 2018–2021
    • Olivia Swann, Shayan Sobhian, Nick Zano, Amy Louise Pemberton, Matt Ryan, Adam Tsekhman, Caity Lotz, Tala Ashe, Jes Macallan, and Lisseth Chavez in DC: Legends of Tomorrow (2016)
      DC: Legends of Tomorrow
      6.7
      TV Series
      • Bass Reeves
      • John Diggle
      • Spartan
      • 2016–2021
    • Stephen Amell in Arrow (2012)
      Arrow
      7.5
      TV Series
      • John Diggle
      • Spartan
      • Guardian ...
      • 2012–2020
    • Shireen Crutchfield, David Ramsey, McKinley Freeman, Lanett Tachel, and Michele Weaver in Illicit (2017)
      Illicit
      4.6
      • Guy
      • husband
      • 2017
    • Tom Selleck, Bridget Moynahan, Donnie Wahlberg, and Will Estes in Blue Bloods (2010)
      Blue Bloods
      7.7
      TV Series
      • Mayor Carter Poole
      • 2011–2017
    • Superhero Fight Club 2.0 (2016)
      Superhero Fight Club 2.0
      8.0
      Video
      • John Diggle
      • 2016
    • L'amour par accident (2015)
      L'amour par accident
      4.1
      • Rep. Bill Harshtone
      • 2015
    • Kevin Costner in Le Pari: Draft Day (2014)
      Le Pari: Draft Day
      6.8
      • Thompson
      • 2014

    Director



    • Superman and Lois (2021)
      Superman and Lois
      7.8
      TV Series
      • Director
      • 2021–2023
    • Rhoyle Ivy King, GeffriMaya, Kelly Jenrette, Peyton 'Alex' Smith, Mitchell Edwards, Sylvester Powell, and Camille Hyde in All American: Homecoming (2022)
      All American: Homecoming
      6.3
      TV Series
      • Director
      • 2023
    • Javicia Leslie in Batwoman (2019)
      Batwoman
      3.6
      TV Series
      • Director
      • 2021
    • David Harewood, Chyler Leigh, Jesse Rath, Azie Tesfai, Melissa Benoist, Katie McGrath, and Nicole Maines in Supergirl (2015)
      Supergirl
      6.2
      TV Series
      • Director
      • 2021
    • Olivia Swann, Shayan Sobhian, Nick Zano, Amy Louise Pemberton, Matt Ryan, Adam Tsekhman, Caity Lotz, Tala Ashe, Jes Macallan, and Lisseth Chavez in DC: Legends of Tomorrow (2016)
      DC: Legends of Tomorrow
      6.7
      TV Series
      • Director
      • 2021
    • Stephen Amell in Arrow (2012)
      Arrow
      7.5
      TV Series
      • Director
      • 2019

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    Sacrifice Extended Trailer
    Trailer 1:31
    Sacrifice Extended Trailer
    Sacrifice Extended Trailer
    Trailer 1:31
    Sacrifice Extended Trailer
    San Diego Comic-Con Trailer
    Trailer 2:40
    San Diego Comic-Con Trailer
    Season 7 Comic-Con Trailer
    Trailer 1:51
    Season 7 Comic-Con Trailer
    Comic-Con Trailer
    Trailer 3:09
    Comic-Con Trailer
    Season 5 Returns
    Trailer 1:01
    Season 5 Returns

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    • Height
      • 1.88 m
    • Born
      • November 17, 1971
      • Detroit, Michigan, USA
    • Spouse
      • Briana Ramsey(1 child)
    • Parents
        Nathaniel Ramsey
    • Other works
      TV commercial for Chrysler (2005)

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      He is an accomplished martial artist. Holding a black belt in jeet kune do, he has also studied boxing and tae kwon do, and has trained in kickboxing under Benny "Jet" Urquidez.

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    • How old is David Ramsey?
      53 years old
    • When was David Ramsey born?
      November 17, 1971
    • Where was David Ramsey born?
      Detroit, Michigan, USA
    • How tall is David Ramsey?
      6 feet 2 inches, or 1.88 meters
    • What is David Ramsey known for?
      Pay It Forward, Dexter, Arrow, and Draft Day

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