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David Dorfman Biography

Birth Name:David Benjamin Dorfman

Birth Place:Los Angeles, California, United States

Profession Actor

Fast Facts

  • Began studying at UCLA at age 13 and by 18 years old, was admitted to Harvard Law School
  • Made his first on-screen appearance on the TV movie "Grown-Ups․"
  • Best known for his role in the 2002 horror film "The Ring," and the sequel "The Ring 2․"
  • Appeared on Disney Channel's "Show Your Stuff" in 2005 with his collection of around 2500 maps

Awards

  • 2005Young Artist Award-Best Performance in a TV Movie, Miniseries or Special - Leading Young Actor: nominated
  • 2009Young Artist Award-Best Performance in a Feature Film - Young Ensemble Cast: nominated