David Ramsey's notable role is as John Diggle, a former United States Army Special Forces soldier, 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 Oliver Queen, a presumed-dead billionaire playboy, who returns home after being stranded on a remote island for five years, determined to clean up the city as a hooded vigilante armed with a bow.
David's character, 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 recognition for his work on the popular Showtime drama series "Dexter" as Anton Briggs, a confidential informant who had a love affair with 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.
The film, directed by David O. Russell, features 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, holding a black belt in jeet kune do, and has also studied boxing, tae kwon do, and trained in kickboxing under Benny "Jet" Uruidez.
