Originally from Rochester, NY now based in Hollywood, CA he first hit the stage in 3rd grade. He is classically trained and holds a BFA in Theatre and Film from Arizona State where he held lead roles in multiple main stage shows. He graduated Magna Cum Laude. David is Afro-Brazilian / Italian and fluent (Spanish, Portuguese and English).With over 90 IMDB credits from studio / independent films he can be seen in films like Elizabethtown, Priest, Filly Brown and numerous TV appearances on hit shows like Pretty Little Liars, The Last Ship, Southland, General Hospital, Days of Our Lives and others. David's approach to performance is truly about the mechanics and the instincts conveyed in the text. David says, "Our job is to translate text into a moving, palpable and visceral experience for the audience, to evoke a catharsis. To bring the words to life in a way that is honest to it's present, past and future; that information is written in the subtext. Subtext is the instinctual, emotional manuscript of the character."David is also a globally knows Spoken Word poet with TV appearances on Seasons 3 and 5 of the NAACP award nominated show Verses and Flow.David has 15 IMDB producer credits, 12 writer credits and is the founder of Exertion Films, (Los Angeles Production Company). He also holds the prestigious producers mark (p.g.a.) as a member of the Producers Guild of America as well as a veteran of the National Association of Latino Independent Producers.Most recently All Out Dysfunktion! (Directed by Ryan LeMasters) will release globally in Sept 2016. David wrote, produced and co-stars in this film with major television stars and cameos by Ron Jeremy, Emmy winner Vincent DePaul, Gerry Bednob, Isaac Singleton Jr. and many others.David was nominated for the prestigious Imagen Award (considered the Latin Golden Globe) for his performance in Our Vows. His original screenplay "CAR" was nominated for the Golden Palm Award at Beverly Hills International Film Festival.David has a good heart, an almost chameleon-like talent that allows him to adapt to any role... to any circumstance. Tommy Oliver - Sundance Winning Producer/Screen Gems/SONYDavid's professionalism never fails, a true artist in genuine form. Youssef Delara - CIMA Productions - Sundance Grand Jury Nominated Director Show less «