Personal details
- Birth Date: 1969-08-17
- Height: 5′ 9″ (1.75 m)
- Birth Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada
- Professions: Actor, Producer, Director
David’s story is kind of wild, actually. Born and raised in Montreal, he jumped into showbiz young—by 18, he was starring in CTV’s “Time of Your Life” and cranked out 75 episodes before bouncing to Boston, determined to finish a Musical Theater degree at Emerson. Guy overloaded on classes and still graduated on time, which, let’s be real, is kind of superhero stuff. In ‘91, he hit LA with a classic ultimatum from his folks: make it as an actor in a year or go corporate and get that MBA. Turns out, he didn’t need a backup plan. He landed a lead in a movie-of-the-week, a commercial, and even a guest spot—pretty much right out of the gate. Things took off after that. He snagged a starring role in “Reality Check” (yeah, that one from the Friends creators), and Warner Bros’ Leslie Moonves took notice. Suddenly, David’s popping up in pilots and then lands the gig as Viper—DJ’s boyfriend on “Full House.” From there? He stars in “Misguided Angels” and racks up a ridiculous resume: 60+ films, 200+ TV episodes. But, like, nothing’s ever just smooth sailing. He shifted from high school heartthrob to leading man to playing dads, which had some bumps. Next thing you know, he’s teaching acting at Ivana Chubbuck’s studio, coaching actors on set, and peeking behind the curtain of filmmaking. That’s what pulled him into directing and producing—he directed three films during the pandemic alone. Oh, and writing? Total fluke. He was killing time on a stalled set and ended up penning “A Christmas Letter,” which eventually got made. Since then, he’s written two more features and teamed up with Robert A. Daly Jr. to launch Latigo Films, churning out movies at a breakneck pace.
reference nBack in '91, they snagged a BFA in musical theater from Emerson College in Boston. Honestly, that’s a pretty solid launchpad if you’re dreaming about the big stage or bright lights. Emerson’s kind of a big deal for artsy folks—it’s the sort of place where half the students have Broadway or Hollywood in their sights and the other half are making experimental films in their dorm rooms. So, imagine all those hours spent in rehearsals, endless dance classes, stumbling out of vocal training at midnight, probably living off ramen and coffee. By the time they graduated, they’d soaked up everything from Shakespeare to Sondheim, juggling acting gigs, auditions, and maybe a few wild cast parties. That BFA isn’t just a piece of paper, it’s proof they survived four years of creative chaos, late-night line runs, and the weird magic that is Boston theater life.
Honestly, playing alongside Ami Dolenz in Boys Will Be Boys back in ’94 was a wild ride. I had this vision, you know? I wanted to nail that older brother vibe—the one every teenage girl wishes she had, not the annoying kind that raids your room and eats your snacks, but the guy who’s got your back, makes you laugh, and maybe embarrasses you just enough to keep things interesting. The real Steve Cooper showing up was surreal. He shook my hand, thanked me for bringing him to life on screen, and I swear, it was like a stamp of approval from the universe. That’s when it hit me—I didn’t just pretend to be someone’s brother, I actually managed to capture what made him tick. There’s something magical about getting it right, about seeing the person you’ve been portraying give you that nod. Makes all the chaos of set life totally worth it, you know?
August 17, 1969
5′ 9″ (1.75 m)
Konidela Ram Charan
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
55 years old