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Dennis Dexter Haysbert ( born June 2 , 1954 ) is an American film and television ___MASK15___ . He is best known for his appearances in commercials for Allstate Insurance . He is also known for portraying baseball player Pedro Cerrano in the " Major League " film trilogy , Secret Service Agent Tim Collin in the 1997 political thriller film " Absolute Power ", and Sergeant Major Jonas Blane on the ___MASK89___ series " The Unit ". He is also known for playing U . S . Senator ( later President ) David ___MASK43___ on the first 5 seasons of " 24 " and has appeared in the films " Love Field ", " Heat " and " Far from Heaven ". As of late autumn 2016 , Haysbert co - stars in the science fiction series " Incorporated ". A protagonist is the main character in any story , such as a literary work or ___MASK89___ . A head of state ( or chief of state ) is the public persona that officially represents the national unity and legitimacy of a sovereign state . In developing the current Constitution of ___MASK2___ ( 1958 ), former French president Charles de Gaulle said the head of state should embody " the spirit of the nation " (""). In some countries , typically those with parliamentary governments , the head of state is a ceremonial figurehead that does not actually guide day - to - day government activities and may not even be empowered to exercise any kind of political authority ( e . g ., Queen ___MASK32___ II in the ___MASK11___ ). In other countries , the head of state is also the head of government , such as in the U . S ., where the president is both a public figurehead and the actual highest ranking political leader who , in practice , oversees the executive branch . American Conservatory Theater ( A . C . T .) is a large non - profit theater company in ___MASK68___ , California , that offers both classical and contemporary theater productions , as well as being an acting school . Head of government is a generic term used for either the highest or second highest official in the executive branch of a sovereign state , a federated state , or a self - governing colony , ( commonly referred to as countries , nations or nation - states ) who often presides over a cabinet , a group of ministers or secretaries who lead executive departments . The term " head of government " is often differentiated from the term " head of state ", ( e . g . as in article 7 of the ___MASK64___ Convention on the Law of Treaties , article 1 of the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of Crimes against Internationally Protected Persons , including Diplomatic Agents and the United Nations protocol list ), as they may be separate positions , individuals , and / or roles depending on the country . The Unit is an American action - ___MASK89___ television series that focuses on a top - secret military unit modeled after the real - life U . S . Army special operations unit commonly known as Delta Force . The series originally aired on CBS from March 7 , 2006 , to May 10 , 2009 , before being cancelled . ___MASK98___ Lynn Rajskub ( born June 22 , 1971 ) is an American actress and comedian , best known for portraying Chloe O ' Brian in the Fox action thriller series " 24 ". Kiefer William ___MASK29___ Dempsey ___MASK33___ Rufus Sutherland ( born 21 December 1966 ) is a Canadian actor , producer , director , and singer - songwriter . His portrayal of Jack Bauer on the Fox drama series " 24 " ( 2001  2010 ) brought him an Emmy Award , a Golden Globe Award , two Screen Actors Guild Awards and two Satellite Awards . Anthony " Tony " Almeida is a fictional character played by Carlos Bernard on the television series " 24 ". Almeida appeared in a total of 115 episodes , the third highest number of episodes of any character in the series behind Chloe O ' Brian ( 125 ) and Jack Bauer ( 192 ), portrayed by ___MASK98___ Lynn Rajskub and Kiefer Sutherland , respectively . Far from Heaven is a 2002 American ___MASK89___ film written and directed by Todd Haynes and starring Julianne Moore , Dennis Quaid , Dennis Haysbert , and Patricia Clarkson . Carlos Bernard Papierski ( born October 12 , 1962 ) is an American ___MASK15___ and director , best known for his role as Tony Almeida in " 24 ", which he played from 2001 to 2006 , and then reprised again in 2009 . He received a fine arts degree from American Conservatory Theater in ___MASK68___ after attending ___MASK83___ State University . The President of the United States ( POTUS ) is the elected head of state and head of government of the United States . The president directs the executive branch of the federal government and is the commander - in - chief of the United States Armed Forces . AOL Inc . ( simply known as AOL , originally known as America Online ) is an American multinational mass ___MASK18___ corporation based in ___MASK37___ , a subsidiary of Verizon Communications . The company owns and operates websites such as " The Huffington Post ", TechCrunch and Engadget , and spans digital distribution of content , products , and services , which it offers to consumers , publishers , and advertisers . The Satellite Awards are annual awards given by the International Press Academy that are commonly noted in entertainment industry journals and blogs . The awards were originally known as the ___MASK97___ Satellite Awards . The award ceremonies take place each year at the InterContinental Hotel in Century City , ___MASK74___ . David ___MASK43___ , J . D . is a fictional President of the United States played by Dennis Haysbert as part of the television series 24 . ___MASK43___ served as the show ' s second - most prominent protagonist , after Jack Bauer . Throughout the series , ___MASK43___ ' s ex - wife Sherry and brother Wayne are both key figures in his administration . He has two children : a son , Keith , and a daughter , Nicole . ___MASK43___ was a member of the Democratic Party . He is in the fourth highest number of episodes of any character in the series behind Tony Almeida ( 115 ) , Chloe O ' Brian ( 125 ) and main character Jack Bauer ( 192 ) , portrayed by Carlos Bernard , Mary Lynn Rajskub and Kiefer Sutherland , respectively . Chloe O ' Brian is a fictional character played by actress ___MASK98___ Lynn Rajskub on the US television series " 24 ". An analyst at CTU ___MASK74___ ( and later New York ), she is Jack Bauer ' s most trusted colleague , often doing unconventional and unauthorized favors for him , even at personal risk to herself . As O ' Brian , Rajskub appeared in 137 episodes of " 24 ", more than any other actor except series star Kiefer Sutherland , who appeared in all 204 episodes of the series . UGO . com named her one of the best TV nerds . AOL named her one of the 100 Most Memorable Female TV Characters . ___MASK83___ State University ( ISU ), founded in 1857 , is the oldest public university in ___MASK83___ and is located in Normal , ___MASK83___ . The University emphasizes teaching and is recognized as one of the top ten largest producers of teachers in the US according to the American Association of Colleges of Teacher Education . The University ' s athletic teams are members of the Missouri Valley Conference and the Missouri Valley Football Conference and are known as the " Redbirds ," in reference to the state bird , the cardinal . Jack Bauer is a fictional character and the lead protagonist of the Fox television series " 24 ". His character has worked in various capacities on the show , often as a member of the Counter Terrorist Unit ( CTU ) based in ___MASK74___ , and working with the FBI in Washington , D . C . during season 7 . Within the " 24 " storyline , Bauer is a key member of the CTU , actually its director in Season 1 , and is often portrayed as their most capable agent . Bauer ' s job usually involves helping prevent major terrorist attacks on the United States , saving both civilian lives and government administrations . On many occasions , Jack does so at great personal expense , as those he thwarts subsequently target him and his loved ones . He is not a crooked agent ; however , Bauer ' s frequent use of torture to gather information has generated much controversy and discussion . ___MASK74___ ( Spanish for " The Angels "), officially the City of ___MASK74___ and often known by its initials L . A ., is the second - most populous city in the United States ( after New York City ), the most populous city in California and the county seat of ___MASK74___ County . Situated in Southern California , ___MASK74___ is known for its mediterranean climate , ethnic diversity , sprawling metropolis , and as a major center of the American entertainment industry . ___MASK74___ lies in a large coastal basin surrounded on three sides by mountains reaching up to and over . ___MASK97___ Globe Awards are accolades bestowed by the 93 members of the ___MASK28___ Foreign Press Association , recognizing excellence in film and television , both domestic and foreign . An ___MASK15___ ( or actress for females ; see terminology ) is a person who portrays a character in a performance . The ___MASK15___ performs " in the flesh " in the traditional medium of the theatre , or in modern mediums such as film , radio , and television . The analogous Greek term is , literally " one who answers ". The ___MASK15___ ' s interpretation of their role pertains to the role played , whether based on a real person or fictional character . Interpretation occurs even when the ___MASK15___ is " playing themselves ", as in some forms of experimental performance art , or , more commonly ; to act , is to create , a character in performance .