Personal details
- Birth Date: 1982-01-25
- Height: 6′ 2″ (1.88 m)
- Birth Location: Wheeling, West Virginia, USA
- Professions: Actor, Producer
David B. Meadows grew up surrounded by the rugged hills of Wheeling, West Virginia—think small town, coal dust, and a whole lot of grit. Right after high school, he dove headfirst into the US Navy, signing up for what would turn into a wild 13-year ride as a SEAL. The bulk of his time? Sniper and Recon Specialist, boots on the ground in Afghanistan, doing the kind of stuff most people only see in movies. When he finally hung up the uniform, acting came calling outta nowhere. He started out in Virginia theater—yeah, really—and turns out, the guy’s got chops. That led him up to New York for some hardcore training at Michael Howard Conservatory and then the Studio of New York, before he jetted off to Europe to brush up on the classics with the Prague Shakespeare Company. He’s tackled roles all over the States and Europe—Gatsby, Othello, Death of a Salesman, Henry V—the works. Theater opened doors to film and TV, landing gigs in Captain Phillips, Imperium, Banshee, House of Cards, and Superstition, just to flex a little. Lately, he’s been front and center in “The Manson Brothers-Story of the Midnight Zombie Massacre,” which got some serious critical love, and he’s joined the cast of “911-Lone Star” on Fox. Oh, and last year? Dave joined forces with Army vet Ryan Curtis and real estate whiz/producer Scott Adler to launch a production company that’s all about putting veterans and first responders at the heart of storytelling.
Somewhere in the chaos of suburbia, there’s HEMI—a black lab with more personality than half the humans at the dog park. He’s not just a pet, he’s basically the main character. You’ve got this family, right? They’re trying to keep it together, dealing with the usual mess: school runs, work drama, burnt dinners, the whole nine yards. Meanwhile, HEMI’s out here chasing squirrels, stealing socks, and somehow always managing to look innocent even after knocking over the garbage. But it’s not all slapstick—there’s this undercurrent of loyalty, the kind that only a dog like HEMI can bring. He’s the glue that keeps everyone from totally losing it, especially when life decides to throw curveballs. Honestly, if you ever doubted the power of a wagging tail and some well-timed drool, HEMI’s story will set you straight.
January 25, 1982
6′ 2″ (1.88 m)
Konidela Ram Charan
Wheeling, West Virginia, USA
43 years old