David Rasche

Birth Name:

David Rasche

Birth Place:

Belleville, Illinois, United States

Profession

Actor, Soundtrack

Graduated from Elmhurst College in 1966 and studied at the University of Chicago Divinity School
Made his screen acting debut in the TV series "The Andros Targets" in 1977
Started out as an actor at The Second City cabaret in Chicago, where he first took workshops and then later took John Belushi's spot when he left
Worked as an English teacher at a Lutheran College in Minnesota and as late-night clerk in an emergency room
Quote: "(On The Second City): "The minute I walked in and saw the dark club with little tables and the chairs and the stage and the piano and smelled the stale beer and cigarettes, I just knew that this was all I ever wanted to do․""
Best known for his role as the title character in "Sledge Hammer!" and as Jack Trenton in "Nurses․"
Has appeared on stage in performances of "Speed the Plough," "Lunch Hour," and "The Seagull," among many others
Wrote the song "Christmas in LA," which is performed by Minneapolis singer Ashleigh Still on the CD "Just One Angel․"

Fast Facts