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Dave Maldonado(III)

  • Actor
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Dave Maldonado has forged a diverse and expansive, 15-year career. His resume includes the role of Curt Kuchta, the Transocean drill ship Capitan, alongside Mark Wahlberg, Kurt Russell, and John Malkovich in the critically acclaimed Deepwater Horizon (2016). Other well-known feature films he has appeared in are Free State of Jones (2016) with Matthew McConaughey, The 5th Wave (2016) with Chloe Grace Moretz, Trumbo (2015) with Bryan Cranston and Trespass (2011) with Nicholas Cage and Nicole Kidman. He will also appear along side Chris Pratt in the upcoming Tomorrow War

He can also be seen in a few independent films that have received recognition from various film festivals, including Make it Rain (2014 short), 27 (2014 short), Hot Air (2016), and the lead role in Jack's Apocalypse (2015)

In addition to his work in feature films, he has performed extensively in numerous television series. He can be seen in NCIS: New Orleans, Dynasty, Homeland, From Dusk Till Dawn, Queen Sugar, Queen of the South, and American Crime. He's also appeared in Fox's Sleepy Hollow, NBC's Revolution, the HBO drama series Treme opposite Melissa Leo and HBO's critically acclaimed True Detective alongside Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson. Most recently, Dave appeared in the ground breaking, Emmy nominated Showtime series, Your Honor with Bryan Cranston. Maldonado has acted in multiple corporate commercials and training videos throughout the region (Houston, Dallas, Shreveport, and New Orleans). Most notably, he is the national spokesman for the Olshan Foundation Company alongside Former Houston Astro and Hall of Fame pitcher, Nolan Ryan.

He has also done theatre work for several local theatre companies, performing in Our Town, A Midsummer Night's Dream, You Can't Take it With You, the Odd Couple, It's a Wonderful Life and Shadowlands.

Maldonado was born and raised in New Iberia, Louisiana (Cajun country). He attended the University of Louisiana-Lafayette, earning a Bachelor of Arts in General Studies with a focus on art and theatre.

David and his wife Lori relocated to Texas in 2002. They live a normal life with their two children. Besides spending time with his family, he enjoys watching ALL football, live music and being a dad.
BornMarch 2, 1973
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BornMarch 2, 1973
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    Known for

    Mark Wahlberg in Deepwater Horizon (2016)
    Deepwater Horizon
    7.1
    • Kuchta
    • 2016
    Chloë Grace Moretz and Zackary Arthur in The 5th Wave (2016)
    The 5th Wave
    5.2
    • Soccer Coach
    • 2016
    Chris Pratt and Yvonne Strahovski in The Tomorrow War (2021)
    The Tomorrow War
    6.6
    • Dodd
    • 2021
    Eliza Scanlen in Caddo Lake (2024)
    Caddo Lake
    6.8
    • Sheriff Mark Taylor
    • 2024

    Credits

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    Actor



    • The Web of Eve: First Look
      • Father Stone (as David Maldonado)
      • Completed
    • His & Hers
      • Sheriff (as David Maldonado)
      • Post-production
      • TV Mini Series
    • Practically Married
      • Dad (as David Maldonado)
      • Post-production



    • Michael B. Jordan in Sinners (2025)
      Sinners
      8.1
      • Hogwood (as David Maldonado)
      • 2025
    • Eliza Scanlen in Caddo Lake (2024)
      Caddo Lake
      6.8
      • Sheriff Mark Taylor
      • 2024
    • Ramón Rodríguez in Will Trent (2023)
      Will Trent
      7.7
      TV Series
      • Sheriff Eppley
      • 2024
    • Tommy Lee Jones and Jamie Foxx in The Burial (2023)
      The Burial
      7.1
      • Jim Lafont
      • 2023
    • Marisol (2023)
      Marisol
      5.5
      • Frank (as David Maldonado)
      • 2023
    • Elizabeth Olsen in Love & Death (2023)
      Love & Death
      7.5
      TV Mini Series
      • Detective Jim Cochran
      • 2023
    • Deadland (2023)
      Deadland
      5.6
      • Mitch - ICE Driver (as David Maldonado)
      • 2023
    • Bryan Cranston in Your Honor (2020)
      Your Honor
      7.6
      TV Series
      • Lt. Brendan Cusack
      • 2020–2023
    • Tulsa King (2022)
      Tulsa King
      8.0
      TV Series
      • Brewin
      • 2022–2023
    • A Spark of Madness (2022)
      A Spark of Madness
      Short
      • Masters (as David Maldonado)
      • 2022
    • Queen Sugar (2016)
      Queen Sugar
      7.8
      TV Series
      • Jarret Rawlings
      • Jarrett Rawlings
      • 2017–2022
    • National Champions (2021)
      National Champions
      5.7
      • Kevin McDonald (as David Maldonado)
      • 2021
    • D'Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai, Paulina Alexis, Lane Factor, and Devery Jacobs in Reservation Dogs (2021)
      Reservation Dogs
      8.3
      TV Series
      • Joe Bob
      • 2021
    • Michael McKean, Alan Tudyk, Luke Benward, and Hannah Kasulka in Playing God (2021)
      Playing God
      5.3
      • Diner Dad (as David Maldonado)
      • 2021
    • Chris Pratt and Yvonne Strahovski in The Tomorrow War (2021)
      The Tomorrow War
      6.6
      • Dodd
      • 2021

    Videos8

    Demo Reel
    Demo Reel 3:51
    Demo Reel
    From Dusk Till Dawn
    Demo Reel 4:07
    From Dusk Till Dawn
    From Dusk Till Dawn
    Demo Reel 4:07
    From Dusk Till Dawn
    24 Legacy
    Demo Reel 1:02
    24 Legacy
    Jack's Apocalypse
    Trailer 1:43
    Jack's Apocalypse
    Cat Run 2
    Trailer 1:09
    Cat Run 2
    Domain of the Damned
    Trailer 1:54
    Domain of the Damned

    Personal details

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      • Dave Maldonado Facebook fan page
    • Alternative name
      • David Maldonado
    • Height
      • 5′ 11″ (1.80 m)
    • Born
      • March 2, 1973
      • New Iberia, Louisiana, USA
    • Spouse
      • Lori MaldonadoJune 5, 1999 - present (2 children)

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