In the DC Television Universe (Earth-1), Dave Majors is a veteran detective with the Central City Police Department (CCPD). He is portrayed by actor . While his screen time is brief, his presence adds a layer of "old-school" grit to the high-tech world of S.T.A.R. Labs. The Role in " The Runaway Dinosaur "
: His character serves as a "redshirt" of sorts for the episode—a recognizable face (thanks to Grunberg's veteran status in geek culture) whose defeat raises the stakes and demonstrates the lethality of the resurrected Girder. 3 Deep Trivia Facts [S2E21] Det. Dave Majors
: Majors attempts to hold the line against the metallic metahuman. Despite his bravery and experience, he is ultimately outmatched by Woodward's brute strength and invulnerability. In the DC Television Universe (Earth-1), Dave Majors
: The name "Dave Majors" is a nod to Lee Majors , the star of The Six Million Dollar Man . This fits the show's tradition of naming minor characters after iconic sci-fi and action stars. Despite his bravery and experience, he is ultimately
: This episode was directed by Kevin Smith . Greg Grunberg is a long-time friend of Smith’s, and his casting was a deliberate "Easter egg" for fans of their collaborative history.