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American actors: 2000s onward

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Dominic Sessa

Dominic Sessa, American actor born 2002 in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, discovered at Deerfield Academy; broke out as Angus Tully in The Holdovers, winning Independent Spirit and Critics Choice awards, and stars as Anthony Bourdain in A24's Tony (2026).

Dominique Devenport

Dominique Devenport (born 1996, Lucerne) is a Swiss-American actress, star of Empress Elisabeth in RTL+'s Sisi (2021–2024) and Johanna Gabathuler in Davos 1917; Jupiter Award 2022, Prix Walo 2024.

Dominique Fishback

Dominique Fishback (born 1991) is an American actress known for Darlene in The Deuce, Deborah Johnson in Judas and the Black Messiah (BAFTA nominee), and Emmy-nominated lead Dre in Prime Video's Swarm.

Dominique Thorne

Dominique Thorne (born 1997) is an American actress from Brooklyn, a 2019 Cornell graduate, who plays Riri Williams/Ironheart in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever and the 2025 Disney+ Ironheart series, after her film debut as Sheila Hunt in If Beale Street Could Talk.

DomiNque Perry

DomiNque Perry (born 1988) is an American actress and dancer from Houston, Texas, known for playing Tasha on HBO's Insecure and Aja on Diarra from Detroit.

Donald Faison

Donald Faison (born 1974, New York City) is an American actor known as Dr. Christopher Turk on Scrubs (2001-10) and Murray in Clueless (1995) and its TV spin-off; in 2026 he reprised Turk and executive produced ABC's Scrubs revival.

Donald Glover

Donald Glover, known musically as Childish Gambino, is an American actor, writer, rapper, and singer. He created and starred in Atlanta, winning two Emmy Awards in 2017.

Donna Lynne Champlin

Donna Lynne Champlin (born 1971, Rochester, New York) is an American actress, singer, dancer, and writer known for Paula Proctor on Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, Detective Nikki Henry in The Perfect Couple, and Broadway roles in Sweeney Todd and Billy Elliot.

Donnie Wahlberg

Donnie Wahlberg (Donald Edmond Wahlberg Jr., born 1969, Boston) is a singer and actor, founding member of New Kids on the Block and star of Blue Bloods and its spinoff Boston Blue as Danny Reagan.

Dora Madison Burge

Dora Madison Burge (also credited Madison Burge or Dora Madison), American actress born 1990, in Hutto, Texas; known for Becky Sproles on Friday Night Lights and Jessica 'Chili' Chilton on Chicago Fire, plus horror films like Bliss.

Dorian Missick

Dorian Crossmond Missick, American actor and producer born 1976 in East Orange, New Jersey; known for Six Degrees, Southland, For Life, Luke Cage, The Burial, and 56 Days; married to actress Simone Missick.

Dot-Marie Jones

Dot-Marie Jones (born 1964, Turlock, California) is an American actress and retired athlete: 15-time world arm-wrestling champion, Fresno State shot put record holder, and three-time Emmy nominee as Coach Shannon Beiste on Glee (2010-2015), also known for Bros, Boondock Saints, and Lizzie McGuire.

Dove Cameron

Dove Cameron (born Chloe Celeste Hosterman, 1996) is an American actress and singer known for Disney's Liv and Maddie, the Descendants franchise, the 2022 hit 'Boyfriend', and the 2023 album Alchemical: Volume 1.

Drena De Niro

Drena De Niro (born 1971), American actress and filmmaker, daughter of Diahnne Abbott and adopted daughter of Robert De Niro; former model and Armani consultant, directed Girls & Dolls, appeared in A Star Is Born.

Drew Fuller

Drew Fuller (Andrew Alan Fuller), American actor and former model born 1980 in Atherton, California; known for Chris Halliwell on Charmed, Trevor LeBlanc on Army Wives, and The Ultimate Gift; also directs and co-hosts a Charmed rewatch podcast.

Drew Sidora

Drew Sidora (Drew Sidora Jordan), American actress and singer born 1985 in Chicago, known for White Chicks, Step Up, Wild Hogs, playing T-Boz in CrazySexyCool, and as a Real Housewives of Atlanta cast member since 2020; debut album I Did It to Me (2025).

Drew Tarver

Drew Tarver (Andrew Tarver, born 1986, Glennville, Georgia) is an American actor and comedian, a Upright Citizens Brigade alum known for Cary Dubek in The Other Two (2019-2023) and Sandy Gordon in Netflix's Running Point, plus Unfrosted and Comedy Bang! Bang! podcast characters.

Drew Van Acker

Drew Van Acker, American actor and producer (born 1986, Philadelphia), known as Jason DiLaurentis on Pretty Little Liars, Ian Archer on Tower Prep, and Aqualad on Titans; producer-star of the 2025 sci-fi thriller Orion.

Dulé Hill

Dulé Hill (born 1975) is an American actor and tap dancer, Emmy-nominated as Charlie Young on The West Wing and known as Gus on Psych, The Wonder Years, and Lights Out: Nat 'King' Cole.

DuShon Monique Brown

DuShon Monique Brown (1968-2018) was an American actress and school counselor from Chicago, known as Connie on NBC's Chicago Fire and Nurse Katie Welch on Prison Break; she died of sepsis at 49.

Dylan Adler

Dylan Adler, American musical comedian, actor, writer, and musician from San Rafael; Japanese-Jewish ('Jewpanese') twin; Late Late Show writer and sports correspondent; creator of Haus of Dy-lan.

Dylan Gelula

Dylan Nicole Gelula (born 1994, Philadelphia) is an American actress known for Xanthippe Voorhees in Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt and lead roles in First Girl I Loved and Shithouse, plus Dream Scenario and Smile 2.

Dylan Minnette

Dylan Minnette (Dylan Christopher Minnette, born 1996) is an American actor and Wallows singer-guitarist known for Clay Jensen in 13 Reasons Why, Don't Breathe, Scream, The Dropout, and his 2026 return in 4 X 4: The Event.

Dylan O'Brien

Dylan O'Brien (born 1991) is an American actor known as Stiles on MTV's Teen Wolf and Thomas in the Maze Runner trilogy, later winning a Sundance Special Jury Award for Twinless.

Dylan Penn

Dylan Penn (Dylan Frances Penn), American actress and model born 1991, daughter of Sean Penn and Robin Wright; known for modeling for GAP and starring as Jennifer Vogel in Flag Day (2021), her father's Cannes-premiered film.

Dylan Sprayberry

Dylan Sprayberry (born 1998, Houston, Texas) is an American actor known as Liam Dunbar on Teen Wolf and young Clark Kent in Man of Steel, later working in horror films and directing the short Flower Boy.

Dylan Walsh

Dylan Walsh (Charles M. Walsh, born 1963) is an American actor known for Dr. Sean McNamara on Nip/Tuck (2003–2010, 100 episodes), Al Burns on Unforgettable, and General Sam Lane on Superman & Lois.

Dyllón Burnside

Dyllón Burnside, born 1989 in Florida, is an American actor, singer, and producer known for playing Ricky Evangelista on FX's Pose and for producing the Emmy-winning PBS documentary Prideland.

E'myri Crutchfield

E'myri Crutchfield (E'myri Lee Crutchfield), born 2000 in New Orleans, is an American actress known for Ethelrida Pearl Smutny in Fargo season 4, teenage Kizzy in the 2016 Roots remake, and a 2017 NAACP Image Award nomination.

Echo Kellum

Echo Kellum, American actor and comedian born 1982 in Chicago, trained at Groundlings/UCB, known for Curtis Holt/Mr. Terrific on Arrow, roles in Ben & Kate and Sean Saves the World, and lead Noah on NBC's Grand Crew.