David Bryan “D.B.” Woodside

David Bryan “D.B.” Woodside is an accomplished American actor and filmmaker, best known for his commanding presence in television dramas and action series. He began his television career in the mid-1990s and quickly gained attention with roles such as Melvin “Blue” Franklin in The Temptations and Principal Robin Wood in the final season of Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

His breakout role came as Wayne Palmer on the hit series 24, where he portrayed the brother of President David Palmer, eventually stepping into the role of president himself. Woodside has since appeared in numerous high-profile shows, including Grey’s Anatomy, Suits, and The Night Agent. Most notably, he starred as the angel Amenadiel in Netflix’s Lucifer, a fan-favorite role he held for six seasons.

In addition to his acting, he enrolled in a NYFA filmmaking program to gain hands-on experience and practical skills in directing, cinematography, and editing, stepping behind the camera to bring his deep understanding of character and story to his work as a filmmaker.

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