David Hornsby

Birth Name:

David Hornsby

Birth Place:

Newport News, Virginia, United States

Profession

Actor, Producer, Writer, Director, Soundtrack, Animation department

Majored in acting at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh
Became married to actress Emily Deschanel in September 2010
He worked as a valet parker, a telemarketer, a waiter and a caterer before finding regular work in the entertainment industry
Quote: "At one point when I was younger I seriously contemplated being an animator, as I've always drawn, but ultimately ruled it out when I fell into acting․"
Quote: "I think you're always trying to challenge yourself to do new things and not repeat yourself․"
Quote: "(On his approach to writing for the animated TV series "Unsupervised") "We just approach it as breaking good stories and writing the best comedy․ It's very character driven comedy․""
Quote: "(On his often hectic work schedule) "I'm like a decathlete without the body․""
Adapted the book "How to Be a Gentleman" into a TV series in 2011 and served as head writer and executive producer for the project
Perhaps best known to audiences for playing the character Matthew 'Rickety Cricket' Mara on "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia․"
Last known residence was in Los Angeles

2024Annie - Outstanding Achievement for Voice Acting in an Animated Feature:Nominated

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