David Dastmalchian
David Dastmalchian (born 21 July 1975) is an American actor, producer, and writer.
Dastmalchian appears as Gareth Pike and his identical twin brother in the Showtime series Dexter: Resurrection.[1]
Appearances[]
Career[]
Film
His film credits include roles in Dust Bunny (2025); The Life of Chuck (2024); Afraid (2024); Justice League x RWBY: Super Heroes and Huntsmen Part Two (voice); The Last Voyage of the Demeter (2023); Oppenheimer (2023); The Boogeyman (2023); Batman: The Doom That Came to Gotham (2023) (voice); Boston Strangler (2023); Late Night with the Devil (2023); Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania (2023); Weird: The Al Yankovic Story (2022); Dune: Part One (2021); The Suicide Squad (2021); Batman: The Long Halloween, Part Two (2021, voice); Batman: The Long Halloween, Part One (2021, voice); Jay and Silent Bob Reboot (2019); Teacher (2019); Madness in the Method (2019); Bird Box (2018); All Creatures Here Below (2018); A Million Little Pieces (2018); The Domestics (2018); Ant-Man and the Wasp (2018); Relaxer (2018); Blade Runner 2049 (2017); The Belko Experiment (2016); Under the Pyramid (2016); Ant-Man (2015); Chronic (2015); Angry Video Game Nerd: The Movie (2014); Animals (2014); Prisoners (2013); The Employer (2013); Saving Lincoln (2013); Cass (2013); 1,000 Times More Brutal (2012); Sushi Girl (2012); Virgin Alexander (2011); Horsemen (2009); and The Dark Knight (2008).
TV Movies
His TV movie credits include roles in Singled Out (2012).
Shorts
His shorts include Lacrimosa (2020); Eureka! (2019); Making Love (2018); Galaktikon: Nightmare (2018); Horrible Hostess Presents: The Balcony (2016); Be Good (2016); A Quiet Kind of Love (2016); A Killer of Men (2015); Tweet Me in NY (2014); After Thought (2013); Heavy (2013); The Assassination of Chicago's Mayor (2012); Say When (2012); The Cross (2012); Love Is an Elevator (2012); Gateway (2011); Double Black (2011); Keen (2011); Band (2010); Last Seen Wearing (2010); Head Case (2009); Credits (2009); and Arc of a Bird (2008).
Television
His TV credits include appearances in episodes of Grave Conversations; Puddles Pity Party Show; Svengoolie; The Rookie; The Doctor Fearless Show; Miracle Workers; Immoral Compass; What If...? (voice); The Flash; MacGyver; Reprisal; Neurotica.; Twin Peaks; Gotham; 12 Monkeys; CSI: Cyber; Intruders; CSI: Crime Scene Investigation; Sketchy; Almost Human; Ray Donovan; The League; ER; Early Edition (uncredited), and Murderbot.
Video Games
- Batman: Arkham Shadow (2024, voice)
Podcast Series
- The Antiquarium of Sinister Happenings (2023)
- Upgrade Soul (2022)
- From Now (2020)
Other works
- TV commercial for Nintendo 64: "Cruis'n World" (1998)
Personal Life[]
David Dastmalchian was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. Later, he moved from Kansas 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.
Trivia[]
- Alternative name: Dave Dastmalchian
- Height: 6′ 1″ (1.85 m)
- Spouse: Evelyn Leigh, August 23, 2013 - present (2 children)
- He battled a severe heroin addiction in his early adulthood which he eventually overcame and has been sober ever since.
References[]
- ↑ Rosy Cordero, ‘Dexter: Resurrection’ Casts David Dastmalchian In Guest Star Role, Deadline Hollywood, March 13, 2025.