Dave Annable
An actor who brought grounded charm and emotional depth to television dramas, most notably as the beloved younger brother on the hit family series 'Brothers & Sisters'.
Born 1979 (age 47)·American actor·Birthday: September 15·Generation X
Biography
Dave Annable found his path to acting after initially pursuing a degree in landscape architecture. His breakout role came in 2006 when he was cast as Justin Walker on ABC's 'Brothers & Sisters,' a part that required him to portray a complex Iraq War veteran grappling with addiction and family dynamics. For five seasons, his performance provided a compelling, often heartbreaking anchor within the show's sprawling ensemble. While subsequent series like '666 Park Avenue' and 'Heartbeat' had shorter runs, Annable consistently demonstrated a knack for playing earnest, relatable characters caught in extraordinary circumstances. His career showcases the life of a working television actor, moving between network dramas and cable projects, always bringing a specific warmth and vulnerability to his roles. He has built a dedicated fanbase who appreciate his accessible screen presence and commitment to his characters.
Generation X
1965–1980
The latchkey kids. Raised during divorce, recession, and the end of the Cold War. Skeptical, self-reliant, media-literate. They invented indie culture, grunge, and the early internet — then watched the Boomers take credit.
Dave was born in 1979, placing them squarely in the Generation X. The events that shaped this generation — economic uncertainty, the end of the Cold War, and the rise of personal computing — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Dave Was Born
The biggest hits of 1979
#1 Movie
Kramer vs. Kramer
Best Picture
Kramer vs. Kramer
#1 TV Show
Laverne & Shirley
Dave's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1979Born
Iran hostage crisis begins; Three Mile Island accident
Gas: $0.86/galHome: $37,900Min wage: $2.90/hrPresident: Jimmy Carter"My Sharona" — The KnackBest Picture: Kramer vs. Kramer
1984Started school
Apple Macintosh introduced
Gas: $1.13/galHome: $59,800Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"When Doves Cry" — PrinceBest Picture: Amadeus
1992Became a teenager
LA riots after Rodney King verdict
Gas: $1.13/galHome: $84,300Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"End of the Road" — Boyz II MenBest Picture: Unforgiven
1995Could drive
Oklahoma City bombing; Windows 95 released
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $96,500Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Gangsta's Paradise" — CoolioBest Picture: Braveheart
1997Could vote
Princess Diana dies in Paris car crash; Harry Potter published
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $104,100Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Candle in the Wind 1997" — Elton JohnBest Picture: Titanic
2000Turned 21
Y2K passes without incident; contested Bush-Gore election
Gas: $1.51/galHome: $119,600Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Breathe" — Faith HillBest Picture: Gladiator
2009Turned 30
Michael Jackson dies; Bitcoin created
Gas: $2.35/galHome: $148,500Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Boom Boom Pow" — The Black Eyed PeasBest Picture: The Hurt Locker
2019Turned 40
First image of a black hole; Hong Kong protests
Gas: $2.60/galHome: $224,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Old Town Road" — Lil Nas XBest Picture: Parasite
2026Age 47 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Portrayed Justin Walker for the entire five-season run of the popular ABC drama 'Brothers & Sisters'.
- Starred as Henry Martin, the lead male role, in the ABC supernatural drama '666 Park Avenue'.
- Played a series regular role on the Paramount+ series 'Special Ops: Lioness' in 2023.
- Appeared as a main cast member on the NBC medical drama 'Heartbeat' in 2016.
Did You Know?
He is married to actress Odette Annable, and they have a daughter together.
Annable originally went to college for landscape architecture before switching to acting.
He is an avid fan of the New York Yankees and the New York Rangers.
“I try to find the truth in the person I'm playing.”
