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David Dastmalchian

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  • Producer
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David Dastmalchian
You know him from 'The Suicide Squad,' the 'Ant-Man' movies, or "The Flash" on The CW, David Dastmalchian is everywhere, and this IMDb video bio gives you a behind-the-scenes peek at his career.
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David Dastmalchian is originally from Kansas. He moved to Chicago, IL, to study acting at The Theatre School, DePaul University. After college, David worked as a professional fisherman in Alaska, a circus performer, movie theatre usher and playwright. He is an ensemble member of Shattered Globe Theatre Company and Caffeine Theatre in Chicago.
BornJuly 21, 1975
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BornJuly 21, 1975
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    • Awards
      • 19 wins & 5 nominations total

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    Known for

    Cillian Murphy in Oppenheimer (2023)
    Oppenheimer
    8.2
    • William Borden
    • 2023
    Javier Bardem, Josh Brolin, Rebecca Ferguson, Jason Momoa, Sharon Duncan-Brewster, Oscar Isaac, Timothée Chalamet, and Zendaya in Dune: Part One (2021)
    Dune: Part One
    8.0
    • Piter de Vries
    • 2021
    Sylvester Stallone, Steve Agee, Idris Elba, John Cena, Joel Kinnaman, David Dastmalchian, Margot Robbie, and Daniela Melchior in The Suicide Squad (2021)
    The Suicide Squad
    7.2
    • Polka-Dot Man
    • 2021
    Late Night with the Devil (2023)
    Late Night with the Devil
    7.0
    • Jack Delroy
    • 2023

    Credits

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    Actor

    • Murderbot
      • Gurathin
      • Released
      • TV Series
      • 2025
    • Street Fighter
      • M. Bison
      • Post-production
      • 2026
    • The Shepherd
      • The Shepherd
      • Post-production
      • 2026
    • Kodak SuperXX
      • Post-production
    • Epilogue
      • Pre-production
    • Ashley Greene and David Dastmalchian in The Cure (2026)
      The Cure
      4.7
      • Jeff Braun
      • 2026
    • Mackenyu, Emily Rudd, Jacob Romero, Taz Skylar, and Iñaki Godoy in One Piece (2023)
      One Piece
      8.3
      TV Series
      • Mr. 3
      • 2026
    • Britt Lower in Sender (2026)
      Sender
      6.8
      • 2026
    • Petrified (2018)
      Petrified
      8.8
      Podcast Series
      • Wesley
      • 2026
    • The Moof Milkers: A Live Staged Reading of Star Wars - The Force Awakens (2026)
      The Moof Milkers: A Live Staged Reading of Star Wars - The Force Awakens
      8.1
      TV Special
      • Kylo Ren
      • 2026
    • The Boulet Brothers' Holiday of Horrors (2025)
      The Boulet Brothers' Holiday of Horrors
      5.2
      TV Special
      • Yeti
      • 2025
    • Mark Duplass in The Creep Tapes (2024)
      The Creep Tapes
      6.8
      TV Series
      • Aaron
      • 2025
    • Metanoia (2025)
      Metanoia
      Short
      • 2025
    • Sigourney Weaver, Mads Mikkelsen, Sophie Sloan, David Dastmalchian, Rebecca Henderson, and Sheila Atim in Dust Bunny (2025)
      Dust Bunny
      6.5
      • Conspicuously Inconspicuous Man
      • 2025
    • Michael C. Hall in Dexter: Resurrection (2025)
      Dexter: Resurrection
      9.0
      TV Series
      • Gareth
      • 2025
    • Alexander Skarsgård, Tamara Podemski, Leah Kilpatrick, Tattiawna Jones, Josh Cruddas, Anna Konkle, and Negin Kamali in Murderbot (2025)
      Murderbot
      7.4
      TV Series
      • Gurathin
      • 2025
    • Emeraude Toubia in Rosario (2025)
      Rosario
      4.4
      • Joe
      • 2025
    • Puddles Pity Party Show
      TV Series
      • Dr. Fearless
      • 2024
    • Batman: Arkham Shadow (2024)
      Batman: Arkham Shadow
      7.9
      Video Game
      • Vic Sage (voice)
      • 2024
    • Svengoolie (1995)
      Svengoolie
      8.7
      TV Series
      • Dr. Fearless
      • 2024

    Producer

    • Kodak SuperXX
      • producer
      • Post-production
    • Deepest, Darkest
      • executive producer
      • Pre-production
    • Grave Conversations (2024)
      Grave Conversations
      8.5
      TV Series
      • executive producer
      • 2024–2026
    • The Boulet Brothers' Holiday of Horrors (2025)
      The Boulet Brothers' Holiday of Horrors
      5.2
      TV Special
      • executive producer
      • 2025
    • The Boulet Brothers' Halfway to Halloween TV Special (2023)
      The Boulet Brothers' Halfway to Halloween TV Special
      5.6
      TV Special
      • co-producer
      • 2023
    • Late Night with the Devil (2023)
      Late Night with the Devil
      7.0
      • executive producer
      • 2023
    • Kim Shaw and David Dastmalchian in Animals (2014)
      Animals
      6.3
      • producer
      • 2014
    • Keen (2011)
      Keen
      8.3
      Short
      • producer
      • 2011

    Writer

    • The Doctor Fearless Show (2019)
      The Doctor Fearless Show
      TV Series
      • written by
      • 2019–2023
    • 2021 FANGORIA Chainsaw Awards
      5.9
      TV Special
      • Writer
      • 2021
    • Karen Gillan and David Dastmalchian in All Creatures Here Below (2018)
      All Creatures Here Below
      5.9
      • Writer
      • 2018
    • Kim Shaw and David Dastmalchian in Animals (2014)
      Animals
      6.3
      • writer
      • 2014
    • Elias the Ant (2013)
      Elias the Ant
      Short
      • writer
      • 2013
    • Keen (2011)
      Keen
      8.3
      Short
      • Writer
      • 2011
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    Personal details

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    • Alternative name
      • Dave Dastmalchian
    • Height
      • 6′ 1″ (1.85 m)
    • Born
      • July 21, 1975
      • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Spouse
      • Evelyn LeighAugust 23, 2013 - present (2 children)
    • Children
        Arlo Dastmalchian
    • Parents
        Hossein Dastmalchian
    • Other works
      TV commercial for Nintendo 64: "Cruis'n World" (1998)
    • Publicity listings
      • 1 Article

    Self-verified on IMDbPro

    • Gender / Gender identity
      • Male

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      Battled a severe heroin addiction in his early adulthood which he eventually overcame and has been sober ever since.
    • Salary
      • Dune: Part One
        (2021)
        $400,000

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