Alimi Ballard

Alimi Ballard is an American actor best known for his roles in television series and feature films. He gained significant recognition for his portrayal of David Sinclair on the long-running science fiction drama Numb3rs and as FBI Agent Donovan in the CBS procedural NCIS: Los Angeles. His career spans over three decades, showcasing versatility across genres from drama to science fiction.

Early life and education

Alimi Ballard was born in The Bronx, New York City, and was raised in Uniondale on Long Island. He developed an interest in performing arts during his youth, participating in school theater productions. Ballard pursued his education at Uniondale High School before furthering his studies in theater, which laid the foundation for his professional acting career.

Career

Ballard began his professional acting career in the early 1990s, landing guest roles on popular television series such as The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air and Beverly Hills, 90210. His breakout role came with a recurring part on the FOX science fiction series The X-Files, where he played Agent Kurt Crawford. This led to more substantial television work, including a main cast role on the USA Network series The Pretender and a notable arc on Sabrina the Teenage Witch. His most prominent role to date was as FBI analyst David Sinclair on the CBS drama Numb3rs, a part he played for several seasons. Following that, he joined the cast of NCIS: Los Angeles as FBI Agent Nate Getz, appearing in a recurring capacity. His film credits include roles in Final Destination, The Day After Tomorrow, and The Purge: Election Year. Ballard has also directed several short films and episodes of television, expanding his work behind the camera.

Personal life

Alimi Ballard married actress Kiyomi Ballard in 2004, and the couple has two children. He maintains a relatively private life outside of his acting career. Ballard is also known for his philanthropic efforts, supporting various charitable organizations focused on youth arts education and community development in Los Angeles.

Filmography

* The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1994) – Guest Role * The X-Files (1996–1999) – Kurt Crawford * The Pretender (1997–1999) – Mr. Parker * Final Destination (2000) – Agent * Sabrina the Teenage Witch (2000–2002) – Dreama * The Day After Tomorrow (2004) – Park Ranger * Numb3rs (2005–2010) – David Sinclair * NCIS: Los Angeles (2012–2015) – Nate Getz * The Purge: Election Year (2016) – Chief * S.W.A.T. (2019) – Guest Role

Awards and nominations

While Alimi Ballard has not won major industry awards, his performance on Numb3rs was well-received by critics and audiences alike. His body of work has been recognized through consistent roles in successful television series and films within the Hollywood industry.

Category:American male television actors Category:American film actors Category:1977 births Category:Living people Category:Actors from New York City