Person Biography:
Born and raised in Canada, Dell is a talented actor, musician, and athlete who has made a name for himself in the entertainment industry. He began his national TV debut opposite Academy Award-winning actress Halle Berry on the hit Cosby spin-off TV series A Different World, where he played the complex and hard-kicking secret agent "Dobrinksy" in the widely syndicated action series John Woo's Once A Thief.
Dell has since appeared in numerous TV shows and films, including Navy NCIS, Malcolm And Eddie, That '70s Show, PSI Factor, Mean Streak, First Wave, and Queer As Folk. He has also guest-starred in Full House, Jack's Place, The Joe Torre Story, and L.A. Heat. His film credits include Totally Blonde, Doomsday Rock, and Panic In The Sky.
In 2005, Dell began playing the continuing role of Detective Troy Hawkins on the award-winning daytime soap "The Young & The Restless". He also made his reality show debut as the host of Making It Big, a new television series premiering on the Oxygen Network in the US and Life Network in Canada.
As a medal-winning athlete and pro football player in both Canada and the US, Dell has a deep understanding of what it takes to excel in the elite sports world. He imparts this knowledge through his consulting business, which he juggles with his demanding acting career. He is also a passionate advocate for various charities, including the Canadian Cancer Society, the Alberta Lung Association, and the Multiple Sclerosis Society.
Dell is a talented musician and has composed music and performed as a pianist and singer in his favorite local hangout. He is currently working on a book about nutrition and is developing several children's book ideas. His favorite quote is from the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., "Now is the time to make real the promises of your potential," which he lives by.
