Dave Larsen

Dave Larsen didn’t exactly have a Hollywood blockbuster career, but you know what? That’s what makes him interesting. The guy popped up in some pretty wild ’90s indie films—if you blinked, you might’ve missed him, but if you paid attention, you’d spot his name in the credits for The Tears of Heaven, Killers, and Tina and the Professor. Honestly, those flicks? Total time capsules. The Tears of Heaven (1995) was one of those moody, artsy dramas that tried to punch you in the gut with raw emotion. Dave wasn’t just another face on screen—he actually helped write the thing, which, if you ask me, is way cooler than just phoning in a performance. Then there’s Killers (1996), not to be confused with any big-budget action movie. This one was more underground, kind of gritty, the sort of movie that makes you want to shower after watching. Dave played it with this weird mix of intensity and vulnerability—like, you could tell he wasn’t just pretending to be a tough guy; he’d seen some stuff, you know? Tina and the Professor (1994) was a whole different vibe: less blood, more awkward comedy, but still pretty offbeat. Again, Dave had a hand in the writing, so the dialogue had this quirky, real-life awkwardness that you just don’t get from the big studios. Sadly, Dave checked out in 2003, up in Minnesota. Not exactly a household name, but if you dig deep into ‘90s indie cinema, you’ll spot him—always bringing something raw, a little rough around the edges, and totally genuine.