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D. B. Woodside
A seasoned actor known for iconic roles from *Buffy the Vampire Slayer* to *Lucifer* must navigate a high-stakes thriller when his past performances collide with a dangerous real-life conspiracy.
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In short · Acting since 1995, 4 decades active, 22 credits.
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David Bryan Woodside is an American actor known for his diverse television roles. He gained recognition for portraying Melvin Franklin, the bass singer of The Temptations, in the biographical series *The Temptations*. Woodside also played Robin Wood in *Buffy the Vampire Slayer*, Malcolm Franks in *Single Ladies*, Jeff Malone in *Suits*, Dr. Joseph Prestridge in *Parenthood*, and the angel Amenadiel in *Lucifer*. Additionally, he appeared as Wayne Palmer in the thriller series *24*.
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21 credits
Taken at a Basketball Game(2025)
Wayne Edwards
Film
Fighting to Be Me: The Dwen Curry Story(2025)
Uncle Leon
Film
Desert Road(2024)
Security Guard
Film
The Perfect Find(2023)
Brian
Film
9-1-1: Lone Star(2020)
Trevor Parks (9 Episodes)
TV
Dealbreakers(2019)
Rick
TVThe Fixer(2018)
S.O.B.
TV
Lucifer(2016)
Melvin the Magnificent
TV
The Man in 3B(2015)
Det. Thomas
Film
Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2(2015)
Robinson
Film
That Awkward Moment(2014)
Harold (uncredited)
Film
Single Ladies(2011)
Actor
TV
Mississippi Damned(2009)
Tyrone
Film
Grey's Anatomy(2005)
Marcus Kane (1 Episode)
TV
Easy(2003)
Martin Mars
Film
CSI: Miami(2002)
Cole Judson (1 Episode)
TV
Romeo Must Die(2000)
Colin
Film
More Dogs Than Bones(2000)
Truman
Film
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation(2000)
Marlon Waylord (1 Episode)
TV
The Temptations(1998)
Melvin Franklin
TV
JAG(1995)
Rob Benton (1 Episode)
TV
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