Trivia

In the early 1960s, he and Paul Simon had a group named "David Winters and the West Siders".

Winters with Tommy Abbott, William Bramley, Carole D'Andrea, Tony Mordente, and Jay Norman are the only actors in West Side Story, to have been cast in both the Original Broadway Show and the Motion Picture.

Had an eclectic career in show business as a producer, director, dance choreographer, and actor.

Known to have an attentive ear when it comes to choosing music in his films. In the film Thrashin' (1986), he used music by the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Fine Young Cannibals, and The Bangles. In the film The Last Horror Film (1982), he used a song by Depeche Mode for the opening credits, after hearing one of their early releases.

While there was no category for "Outstanding Achievement in Choreography" at the Emmy Awards, Winters was nominated for dance choreography in the "Special Classification of Individual Achievements" category.

Winters started his career in show business at the age of 13, acting and dancing in Broadway Plays, various NYC originated TV Series, and Movies.

Father of the Actor, Stuntman, and Model, Alexander Winters.

Was the only American actor to appear in the Danish film Teddy Bear (2012).