David Faustino
Birth Name:
David Anthony Faustino
Birth Place:
Los Angeles, California, United States
Profession
Actor, Writer, Producer, Soundtrack, Director
Fast Facts
- Charities to which he has donated time and money include The Variety Children's Charity, Athletes & Entertainers for Kids, and Comic Relief
- Wrote an episode of "Married with Children" called "T*R*A*S*H," and appeared in it with his younger brother, actor Michael Faustino
- First appeared on screen when he was only three months old as Lily Tomlin's daughter in "The Lily Tomlin Special․"
- Made his screen acting debut in the TV movie "Act of Love" in 1980
- Quote: "(On "Star-ving") "We were hesitant about the tone at first․ But then, the more we started writing, the funnier we thought it was․ We made a rule for ourselves in the writing sessions․ If it makes us laugh out loud, it stays․ Regardless if it fits within our lives․ We stretched the boundaries of reality․ That's the life it's taken on for itself․""
- Quote: "(On growing up on "Married with Children") "It's definitely shaped me for better or for worse․ You get it all handed to you at a young age․ Since the age of 14, I was able to get into nightclubs and go wherever I wanted․ You grow up pretty fast [in the industry]․ On the set [of Married with Children], it was anything goes․ The producers were really wild guys․ I learned a lot․""
- Also voiced the character Mako in "The Legend of Korra" and Helia in "Winx Club: Enchantix" and "Winx Club: Beyond Believix․"
- Best known for his role as Bud Bundy in "Married․․․with Children" and as Albert De Salvo in "Boston Strangler: The Untold Story․"
- Was the creator, executive producer, director, and star of the TV series "Star-ving" in 2009
- Performs as a rapper under the names D' Lil and Lil Gweed and runs the company Old Scratch Records
Awards
- 1984Young Artist Award - Best Young Actor in a Movie Made for Television:Nominated
- 1985Young Artist Award - Best Young Actor - Guest in a Television Series:Nominated
- 1986Young Artist Award - Exceptional Performance by a Young Actor in a Television Special or Mini-Series:Nominated
- 1988Young Artist Award - Best Young Actor Starring in a New Television Comedy Series:Nominated
- 1989Young Artist Award - Best Young Actor - Starring in a Television Comedy Series:Nominated
- 1990Young Artist Award - Best Young Actor Starring in a Television Series:Nominated
- 1991Young Artist Award - Outstanding Young Comedian in a Television Series:Nominated
- 1992Young Artist Award - Outstanding Young Comedian in a Television Series:Nominated
- 1993Young Artist Award - Outstanding Young Comedian in a Television Series:Nominated
- 2008TV Land Award - Siblings That Make You Grateful for Your Own Crazy Family:Winner
- 2009Innovator AwardWinner
- 2013BTVA People's Choice Voice Acting Award - Best Vocal Ensemble in a New Television Series:Winner
- 2013BTVA Television Voice Acting Award - Best Vocal Ensemble in a New Television Series:Winner
- 2014BTVA People's Choice Voice Acting Award - Best Vocal Ensemble in a Television Series - Action/Drama:Winner
- 2014BTVA Television Voice Acting Award - Best Vocal Ensemble in a Television Series - Action/Drama:Nominated
- 2015BTVA People's Choice Voice Acting Award - Best Vocal Ensemble in a Television Series - Action/Drama:Winner
- 2015BTVA Television Voice Acting Award - Best Vocal Ensemble in a Television Series - Action/Drama:Nominated