David Dastmalchian
American actor, writer, and producer celebrated for memorable character roles across superhero blockbusters, prestige dramas, and independent cinema.
What do we know about David Dastmalchian?
Here are the key biographical details about David Dastmalchian:
- Name: David Dastmalchian
- Date of Birth: July 21, 1975
- Place of Birth: Pennsylvania, USA
- Gender: Male
- Job Title: Actor
- Crew Jobs: Writer, Executive Producer, Producer, Co-Producer, Thanks
Who is David Dastmalchian?
David Dastmalchian (/dəstˈmɑːltʃən/ dəst-MAHL-chən; born July 21, 1975) is an American actor, writer, and producer. He has had supporting roles in a number of superhero franchises: he portrayed Thomas Schiff in The Dark Knight (2008), Kurt and Veb in the Ant-Man franchise, Abra Kadabra in the CW's The Flash, and Polka-Dot Man in The Suicide Squad (2021).
Dastmalchian has appeared in three films directed by Denis Villeneuve: Prisoners (2013), Blade Runner 2049 (2017), and Dune (2021). Although he is best known for his work as a character actor, Dastmalchian had leading roles in the 2014 semi-autobiographical film Animals, which he wrote, and the 2023 horror film Late Night with the Devil, which he produced. He is also set to portray Mr. 3 in the Netflix series One Piece. He has a guest appearance on the 2025 TV Series Dexter: Resurrection.
What is David Dastmalchian known for?
With over 100 credits, David Dastmalchian's most recognized performances include:
- The Dark Knight (2008, Movie)
- Ant-Man (2015, Movie)
- Blade Runner 2049 (2017, Movie)
- Dune (2021, Movie)
- Ant-Man and the Wasp (2018, Movie)
- Prisoners (2013, Movie)
- The Flash (2014, TV Series)
- Oppenheimer (2023, Movie)
- Bird Box (2018, Movie)
- The Suicide Squad (2021, Movie)
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