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David Schneider Biography

Birth Name:David Schneider

Birth Place:London, England, United Kingdom

Profession Actor, Writer, Director, Producer, Script department

Fast Facts

  • Studied modern language at the University of Oxford
  • Pursued a career as a comic before finding success as an actor
  • Quote: "(On his success in comedy) "Comedy was always a thing I had a particular gift for, but I enjoy acting as well․ But I suppose I've got a face for comedy shall we say․""
  • Quote: "(On social media) "Maybe we'll soon start valuing the short, adrenalined genius of the well-crafted 'tweet' over the lengthy slog of the novel․ Or maybe I'm just trying to justify the fact that I haven't got much work done today․""
  • Quote: "(On his popularity as a social-media celebrity) "The virtual me is so much wittier and more interesting than the real me․""
  • He is frequently cast in supporting roles due to his unique look and talent as a character actor
  • Has established himself as a talented writer for various publications and TV projects

Awards

  • 2017British Independent Film Award-Best Screenplay: nominated
  • 2018BAFTA Film Award-Best Screenplay (Adapted): nominated
  • 2018BAFTA Film Award-Outstanding British Film of the Year: nominated
  • 2018British Screenwriters' Award-Best British Feature Film Writing: nominated
  • 2018CFCA Award-Best Adapted Screenplay: nominated
  • 2018Empire Award-Best Screenplay: nominated
  • 2018SDFCS Award-Best Adapted Screenplay: winner
  • 2019AFCA Award-Best Adapted Screenplay: nominated
  • 2019Gold Derby Film Award-Adapted Screenplay: nominated
  • 2019ICS Award-Best Adapted Screenplay: nominated
  • 2019NSFC Award-Best Screenplay: winner
  • 2019Satellite Award-Best Screenplay, Adapted: nominated
  • 2019USC Scripter Award-Film: nominated
  • 2019Writers' Guild of Great Britain Award-Best Screenplay: nominated