Dennis Haskins was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee on November 18, 1950. Prior to pursuing a career in acting, Haskin's was a music agent and promoter. In the early 1980's, Haskin guest starred in many shows, including Magnum P.I. and The Twilight Zone. He joined the cast of Good Morning, Miss Bliss in 1987 and continued to play the role of Mr. Belding throughout the shows franchise. Haskin has had a number of appearances on the television in such shows as Jag, 7th Heaven, and West Wing.