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David Ramsey(I)

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David Ramsey
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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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David Ramsey and Stephen Amell in Arrow (2012)
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David Ramsey, Willa Holland, and Stephen Amell in Arrow (2012)
David Ramsey, Willa Holland, and Stephen Amell in Arrow (2012)
David Ramsey in Arrow (2012)
David Ramsey, Stephen Amell, and Emily Bett Rickards in Arrow (2012)
David Ramsey in Arrow (2012)
David Ramsey, Stephen Amell, and Emily Bett Rickards in Arrow (2012)
David Ramsey and Juliana Harkavy in Arrow (2012)
Michael Emerson, David Nykl, David Ramsey, and Katie Cassidy in Arrow (2012)
David Nykl, David Ramsey, and Stephen Amell in Arrow (2012)
Paul Blackthorne, Michael Emerson, David Nykl, David Ramsey, Katie Cassidy, and Juliana Harkavy in Arrow (2012)

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Stephen Amell in Arrow (2012)
Arrow
7.5
TV Series
  • John Diggle
  • Spartan
  • Green Arrow
  • Guardian
  • The Hood
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Pay It Forward
7.2
  • Sidney Parker
  • 2000
Kevin Costner in Draft Day (2014)
Draft Day
6.8
  • Thompson
  • 2014
Dexter (2006)
Dexter
8.7
TV Series
  • Anton Briggs

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  • Legend of the White Dragon
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  • Jesse L. Martin, Danielle Panabaker, Grant Gustin, Candice Patton, and Carlos Valdes in The Flash (2014)
    The Flash
  • Niecy Nash in The Rookie: Feds (2022)
    The Rookie: Feds
  • Superman & Lois (2021)
    Superman & Lois
  • Javicia Leslie in Batwoman (2019)
    Batwoman
  • David Harewood, Chyler Leigh, Jesse Rath, Azie Tesfai, Melissa Benoist, Katie McGrath, and Nicole Maines in Supergirl (2015)
    Supergirl
  • Dominic Purcell, Olivia Swann, Shayan Sobhian, Nick Zano, Matt Ryan, Adam Tsekhman, Caity Lotz, Tala Ashe, Jes Macallan, and Lisseth Chavez in DC's Legends of Tomorrow (2016)
    DC's Legends of Tomorrow
  • Shireen Crutchfield, David Ramsey, McKinley Freeman, Lanett Tachel, and Michele Weaver in Illicit (2020)
    Illicit
  • Stephen Amell in Arrow (2012)
    Arrow
    • ...
  • Tom Selleck, Bridget Moynahan, Donnie Wahlberg, and Will Estes in Blue Bloods (2010)
    Blue Bloods
  • Superhero Fight Club 2.0 (2016)
    Superhero Fight Club 2.0
  • Paul Reubens, Catherine Keener, Jessica Biel, James Marsden, Jake Gyllenhaal, and Tracy Morgan in Accidental Love (2015)
    Accidental Love
  • Kevin Costner in Draft Day (2014)
    Draft Day
  • Jim Belushi, Jerry O'Connell, and Natalie Cohen in The Defenders (2010)
    The Defenders
  • Outlaw (2010)
    Outlaw
  • James Pickens Jr., Ellen Pompeo, and Chandra Wilson in Grey's Anatomy (2005)
    Grey's Anatomy

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  • Superman & Lois (2021)
    Superman & Lois
  • Javicia Leslie in Batwoman (2019)
    Batwoman
  • David Harewood, Chyler Leigh, Jesse Rath, Azie Tesfai, Melissa Benoist, Katie McGrath, and Nicole Maines in Supergirl (2015)
    Supergirl
  • Dominic Purcell, Olivia Swann, Shayan Sobhian, Nick Zano, Matt Ryan, Adam Tsekhman, Caity Lotz, Tala Ashe, Jes Macallan, and Lisseth Chavez in DC's Legends of Tomorrow (2016)
    DC's Legends of Tomorrow
  • Stephen Amell in Arrow (2012)
    Arrow
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Season 5 Returns
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Arrow Season 5 Trailer
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Season 4 Trailer
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Guilty
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Guilty
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    • November 17, 1971
    • Detroit, Michigan, USA
    • Briana Ramsey(1 child)
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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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