David Paul Ramsey (born November 17, 1971) is an American actor, director, and martial artist, best known for his roles in the CW series Arrow as John Diggle/Spartan, Anton Briggs on the Showtime TV series Dexter, and the film Mother and Child (2009) as Joseph.
The Hunting Party
Arlo Brandt · (1 episode)
2025
The Rookie: Feds
Greg Wright · (1 episode)
2022
Bel-Air
Lamont Alton · (3 episodes)
2022
Superman & Lois
John Diggle · (2 episodes)
2021
Illicit
Guy Curtis
2020
Batwoman
John Diggle · (2 episodes)
2019
Journeyman
Det. Wilson Hargreaves
2018
DC's Legends of Tomorrow
John Diggle / Spartan · (3 episodes)
2016
DC's Legends of Tomorrow
Bass Reeves · (1 episode)
2016
Supergirl
John Diggle · (2 episodes)
2015
Accidental Love
Rep. Bill Harshtone
2015
The Flash
John Diggle / Spartan · (11 episodes)
2014
Draft Day
Thompson
2014
Arrow
John Diggle / Spartan · (170 episodes)
2012
Blue Bloods
Mayor Carter Poole · (15 episodes)
2010
The Defenders
ADA Matt Ward · (3 episodes)
2010
Outlaw
Al Druzinsky · (8 episodes)
2010
Mother and Child
Joseph
2009
Castle
Jim Wheeler · (1 episode)
2009
Hollywood Residential
(8 episodes)
2008
Dexter
Anton Briggs · (17 episodes)
2006
Fatal Contact: Bird Flu in America
Curtis Ansen
2006
Hello Sister, Goodbye Life
Uncle Dennis Klein
2006
Ghost Whisperer
Will Bennett · (3 episodes)
2005
Criminal Minds
Wakeland · (1 episode)
2005
Wildfire
Dr. Noah Gleason · (8 episodes)
2005
Resurrection: The J.R. Richard Story
J.R. Richard
2005
Grey's Anatomy
Jimmy Thompson · (1 episode)
2005
Hair Show
Cliff
2004
Second Time Around
Travis Byrd · (1 episode)
2004
NCIS
Richard Owens · (1 episode)
2003
CSI: Miami
Officer Everhart · (1 episode)
2002
Mr. Bones
Vince Lee
2001
Crossing Jordan
Agent Scannell · (1 episode)
2001
One on One
Jayden · (2 episodes)
2001
Pay It Forward
Sidney Parker
2000
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
Gerald Crowley · (1 episode)
2000
Ali: An American Hero
Cassius Clay / Muhammad Ali
2000
Strong Medicine
Jake Cortese · (1 episode)
2000
Three to Tango
Bill
1999
The West Wing
Teddy - Santos' Turnout Briefer · (2 episodes)
1999
Mutiny
Vernon Nettles
1999
Mama Flora's Family
Booker Palmer (Adult) · (2 episodes)
1998
CHiPs '99
Sergeant McFall
1998
Charmed
Upper Level Demon · (1 episode)
1998
Good News
Pastor David Randolph · (22 episodes)
1997
Con Air
Londell
1997
Her Costly Affair
Shep Walker
1996
A Very Brady Sequel
Brent the Lifeguard
1996
The Nutty Professor
Student
1996
Space: Above and Beyond
Supervisor · (1 episode)
1995
Murder One
Reporter #3 · (1 episode)
1995
Sanctuary of Fear
Auction Guest
1979
Legend of the White Dragon
Mayor Trevon Sterns