David Dastmalchian
Birth Name:
David Dastmalchian
Birth Place:
Pennsylvania, United States
Profession
Actor, Producer, Writer, Soundtrack
Fast Facts
- Was awarded the Courage in Storytelling Award at the South by Southwest Film Festival for his work on "Animals․"
- Studied acting at DePaul University's theatre school
- Made his screen debut in the film "The Dark Knight․"
- Was convinced to become an actor by his high-school teachers
- Has frequently taken on the role of troubled characters
- Was a former bandmate of members of the band The Life and Times
- Played football as a defensive lineman
Awards
- 2012Performance Award - Individual:Winner
- 2014Grand Jury - Best Feature:Winner
- 2014Grand Jury - Best Actor:Winner
- 2014Best of the Midwest Award - Best Actor:Winner
- 2014Best of the Midwest Award - Best Screenplay:Nominated
- 2014Special Jury Award - Narrative Feature:Winner
- 2014Programmer's Choice Award - Narrative Feature:Winner
- 2016Festival Prize - Best Feature:Winner
- 2016Festival Prize - Best Actor, Drama:Winner
- 2018Audience Award - Best Film:Winner
- 2018Festival Award - Best Actor:Winner
- 2024Chainsaw Award - Best Lead Performance:Winner
- 2024Gold Derby Film Award - Ensemble Cast:Winner
- 2025Saturn Award - Best Actor in a Film:Nominated
- 2025AACTA Award - Best Lead Actor in Film:Nominated
- 2025AFCA Award - Best Actor:Winner
- 2025CCA Super Award - Best Actor in a Horror Movie:Nominated
- 2025FCCA Award - Best Actor:Nominated
- 2025KCFCC Award - Best Actor:Winner
- 2026Saturn Award - Best Guest Star in a Television Series:Winner