Howard Dell

Playing age: 50 years to 65 years

Height: 6 feet 2 inches (188cm)

Nationalities: Canadian, American

Memberships: Equity, Green Card, SAG/AFTRA, Musicians' Union

Appearance: Mixed Race, African-American

Eye colour: Hazel

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Howard Dell – Actor, Olympian, Athlete and Singer

Howard Dell is a Canadian-born film and television actor, former Olympian, professional athlete and accomplished singer whose extraordinary career spans more than three decades across the entertainment and professional sports industries in North America and Europe.

Film and Television Career

With an extensive portfolio of international film and television credits, Dell has established himself as a versatile performer with a commanding screen presence, physical authenticity and the ability to portray complex, authoritative and emotionally compelling characters.

His recent feature-film credits include High Ground (2025), Hard Home (2024), Refuge (2023), The Perfect Escape(2023) and The Doorman (2020). Additional credits include Cartels (Killing Salazar), Absolution and Oh, Ramona!.

His television appearances include NCIS, The Young and the Restless, Queer as Folk, A Different World, First Wave, Psi Factor, L.A. Heat and John Woo’s Once a Thief. He also hosted the reality television competition series Making It Big, which was broadcast on Oxygen in the United States and Life Network in Canada.

Athletic Background

Beyond acting, Dell’s remarkable athletic achievements distinguish him within the entertainment industry. A member of Canada’s 1988 Winter Olympic bobsleigh team, he also competed professionally in football and basketball and was a nationally ranked decathlete.

His athletic experience provides an exceptional foundation for physically demanding roles, action sequences and characters requiring genuine strength, discipline and authority.

Music and Performance

An accomplished vocalist and pianist, Dell has performed alongside legendary music producer David Foster and competed on Romania’s popular television singing competition The Voice (Vocea României). His musical talents further expand his versatility across film, television, theatre and live entertainment.

Speaking and Personal Journey

A three-time TEDx presenter and international public speaker, Dell brings an extraordinary personal journey to his work. Having overcome significant medical challenges, he possesses a depth of lived experience that contributes to the emotional authenticity, resilience and strength of his performances.

Screen Presence and Future Work

Standing 6’2″ (188 cm), Dell is particularly suited to sophisticated, authoritative and physically commanding characters, including military officers, intelligence operatives, executives, political figures, mentors and complex antagonists.

With extensive experience working internationally, Howard Dell continues to pursue compelling opportunities in feature films, television and streaming productions, bringing maturity, versatility, authenticity and a distinctive presence to every role.

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