David Denman

David Denman was born on July 25, 1973, in Newport Beach, California. His acting career began after he engaged in high school theater at Fountain Valley High School. He further pursued his education in acting, attending the American Conservatory Theater Summer Training Congress in San Francisco in 1991. Subsequently, he earned a B.F.A. degree in Drama in 1997 from the Juilliard School in New York City.

Following his graduation from the Juilliard School, Denman secured a role on the television series “ER” (1994). This led to further opportunities in television and film. He made his feature film debut in “The Replacements” (2000), where he acted alongside Gene Hackman and Keanu Reeves. A significant turning point in his career was his role as Roy in “The Office” (2005-2012). This series received acknowledgments such as the Emmy and S.A.G. awards for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series. He appeared in 31 episodes of “The Office.”

Denman has continued to work in both independent and major productions. His film credits include “Brightburn” (2019), directed by James Gunn, where he appeared opposite Elizabeth Banks. He was also cast by Michael Bay as Boon in “13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi” (2016) and worked with Steven Soderbergh in “Logan Lucky” (2017). His recent television work includes a role in HBO’s “Mare of Easttown” (2021) with Kate Winslet and “Peacemaker” (2025) as Keith Smith / Captain Triumph. He has also maintained an interest in theater, participating in Shakespearean productions.