Dennis Haysbert, known for his role as the President of the United States on the hit Fox series 24, made his debut on The Ellen Degeneres Show! The two celebrities had a lively chat, starting with their matching blue outfits. Ellen couldn’t help but mention that she almost wore the same outfit as Dennis, which led to a funny conversation about their fashion choices.
As the conversation continued, Ellen asked Dennis about his height. Standing at an impressive 6’4”, Dennis shared that he has been tall since his growth spurt in the 8th grade. Growing six inches between 8th grade and high school, Dennis jokingly mentioned that it did come with its fair share of growing pains, with his knees and joints hurting during that period.
Ellen also brought up Dennis’ role as the President on 24 and how people tend to believe he is the character in real life. Dennis shared that he is often asked if he would consider running for office, to which he politely declines. While he takes it as a compliment that people connect him with the character, Dennis pointed out that he enjoys playing the role of the President but wouldn’t want to actually run for office. He humorously mentioned that he is “too young to be completely white-haired” like most Presidents after a year in office.
The conversation then shifted to the upcoming season of 24. Ellen asked Dennis to set up a clip from the season premiere, where his character faces a near-fatal handshake with a terrorist. The clip introduces new characters and promises another intense and action-packed season.
As the interview drew to a close, Ellen couldn’t help but comment on Dennis’ deep and sexy voice in the show. She playfully asked him to read a recipe for pumpkin pie, claiming it would be the sexiest way anyone has ever heard the recipe. Dennis happily obliged and read the recipe in his charming voice, leaving the audience entertained.
Dennis Haysbert‘s debut on The Ellen Degeneres Show was a great opportunity for fans to see the charismatic actor outside of his role as the President on 24. With their lively banter and entertaining conversation, this episode was surely a hit among talk show enthusiasts. Make sure to catch the thrilling conclusion of 24 when it returns on Tuesday, October 28th at 9 pm!
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Originally aired on October 16, 2003
