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D. B. Woodside

D. B. Woodside

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.

Known for

Taken at a Basketball Game
Taken at a Basketball Game
2025 • Wayne Edwards
Fighting to Be Me: The Dwen Curry Story
Fighting to Be Me: The Dwen Curry Story
2025 • Uncle Leon
Desert Road
Desert Road
2024 • Security Guard
The Perfect Find
The Perfect Find
2023 • Brian
Smile
Smile
2019 • Dad
The Man in 3B
The Man in 3B
2015 • Det. Thomas
Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2
Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2
2015 • Robinson
That Awkward Moment
That Awkward Moment
2014 • Harold (uncredited)

Full filmography

Desert Road
Desert Road
2024 • Security Guard
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Smile
Smile
2019 • Dad
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The Man in 3B
The Man in 3B
2015 • Det. Thomas
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That Awkward Moment
That Awkward Moment
2014 • Harold (uncredited)
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Back
2009 • Dr. Kevin Stern
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Easy
Easy
2003 • Martin Mars
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Romeo Must Die
Romeo Must Die
2000 • Colin O'Day
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Scarred City
Scarred City
1999 • Forrest
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After All
1999 • Anthony
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