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David Dastmalchian

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David Dastmalchian
You know him from 'The Suicide Squad,' the 'Ant-Man' movies, or "The Flash" on The CW, David Dastmalchian is everywhere, and this IMDb video bio gives you a behind-the-scenes peek at his career.
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David Dastmalchian is originally from Kansas. He moved to Chicago, IL, to study acting at The Theatre School, DePaul University. After college, David worked as a professional fisherman in Alaska, a circus performer, movie theatre usher and playwright. He is an ensemble member of Shattered Globe Theatre Company and Caffeine Theatre in Chicago.
BornJuly 21, 1975
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BornJuly 21, 1975
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    • Awards
      • 18 wins & 3 nominations total

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    Known for

    Cillian Murphy in Oppenheimer (2023)
    Oppenheimer
    8.3
    • William Borden
    • 2023
    Javier Bardem, Josh Brolin, Rebecca Ferguson, Jason Momoa, Sharon Duncan-Brewster, Oscar Isaac, Timothée Chalamet, and Zendaya in Dune: Part One (2021)
    Dune: Part One
    8.0
    • Piter de Vries
    • 2021
    Sylvester Stallone, Steve Agee, Idris Elba, John Cena, Joel Kinnaman, David Dastmalchian, Margot Robbie, and Daniela Melchior in The Suicide Squad (2021)
    The Suicide Squad
    7.2
    • Polka-Dot Man
    • 2021
    Late Night with the Devil (2023)
    Late Night with the Devil
    7.0
    • Jack Delroy
    • 2023

    Credits

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    Actor

    • Dexter: Resurrection
      • Gareth
      • In Production
      • TV Series
      • 2025
    • One Piece
      • Mr. 3
      • Released
      • TV Series
      • 2026
    • Sender
      • Pre-production
    • Kodak SuperXX
      • Pre-production
    • Epilogue
      • Pre-production
    • The Shepherd
      • The Shepherd
      • Pre-production
    • The Cure
      • Jeff Braun
      • Post-production
    • Dust Bunny
      • Post-production
    • Alexander Skarsgård, Shane Daly, Tamara Podemski, Akshay Khanna, Noma Dumezweni, Sabrina Wu, Jennifer Sendaula, Kayla Mirage, David Dastmalchian, Leah Kilpatrick, Tattiawna Jones, Josh Cruddas, Anna Konkle, Maroc Rey, and Negin Kamali in Murderbot (2025)
      Murderbot
      7.4
      TV Series
      • Gurathin
      • 2025
    • Grave Conversations (2024)
      Grave Conversations
      8.5
      TV Series
      • 2024–2025
    • Emeraude Toubia in Rosario (2025)
      Rosario
      4.7
      • Joe
      • 2025
    • Puddles Pity Party Show
      TV Series
      • Dr. Fearless
      • 2024
    • Batman: Arkham Shadow (2024)
      Batman: Arkham Shadow
      8.2
      Video Game
      • Vic Sage (voice)
      • 2024
    • Svengoolie (1995)
      Svengoolie
      8.7
      TV Series
      • Dr. Fearless
      • 2024
    • Tom Hiddleston in The Life of Chuck (2024)
      The Life of Chuck
      7.5
      • 2024
    • Afraid (2024)
      Afraid
      5.2
      • Lightning
      • 2024
    • The Rookie (2018)
      The Rookie
      8.0
      TV Series
      • Ray Watkins
      • 2024
    • The Antiquarium of Sinister Happenings (2023)
      The Antiquarium of Sinister Happenings
      7.9
      Podcast Series
      • The man
      • Michael
      • Narrator
      • 2023
    • The Doctor Fearless Show (2019)
      The Doctor Fearless Show
      TV Series
      • Doctor Fearless
      • 2019–2023
    • Justice League x RWBY: Super Heroes and Huntsmen Part Two (2023)
      Justice League x RWBY: Super Heroes and Huntsmen Part Two
      5.7
      Video
      • The Flash (voice)
      • 2023
    • Javier Botet in The Last Voyage of the Demeter (2023)
      The Last Voyage of the Demeter
      6.1
      • Wojchek
      • 2023
    • Cillian Murphy in Oppenheimer (2023)
      Oppenheimer
      8.3
      • William Borden
      • 2023
    • Steve Buscemi, Daniel Radcliffe, and Geraldine Viswanathan in Miracle Workers (2019)
      Miracle Workers
      7.1
      TV Series
      • Ugulus Sleeze
      • 2023

    Producer

    • Kodak SuperXX
      • producer
      • Pre-production
    • Deepest, Darkest
      • executive producer
      • Pre-production
    • Grave Conversations (2024)
      Grave Conversations
      8.5
      TV Series
      • executive producer
      • 2024–2025
    • The Boulet Brothers' Halfway to Halloween TV Special (2023)
      The Boulet Brothers' Halfway to Halloween TV Special
      5.6
      TV Special
      • co-producer
      • 2023
    • Late Night with the Devil (2023)
      Late Night with the Devil
      7.0
      • executive producer
      • 2023
    • Kim Shaw and David Dastmalchian in Animals (2014)
      Animals
      6.3
      • producer
      • 2014
    • Keen (2011)
      Keen
      8.0
      Short
      • producer
      • 2011

    Writer

    • The Doctor Fearless Show (2019)
      The Doctor Fearless Show
      TV Series
      • written by
      • 2019–2023
    • 2021 FANGORIA Chainsaw Awards
      7.3
      TV Special
      • Writer
      • 2021
    • Karen Gillan and David Dastmalchian in All Creatures Here Below (2018)
      All Creatures Here Below
      5.7
      • Writer
      • 2018
    • Kim Shaw and David Dastmalchian in Animals (2014)
      Animals
      6.3
      • writer
      • 2014
    • Elias the Ant (2013)
      Elias the Ant
      Short
      • writer
      • 2013
    • Keen (2011)
      Keen
      8.0
      Short
      • Writer
      • 2011
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    • Alternative name
      • Dave Dastmalchian
    • Height
      • 6′ 1″ (1.85 m)
    • Born
      • July 21, 1975
      • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Spouse
      • Evelyn LeighAugust 23, 2013 - present (2 children)
    • Children
        Arlo Dastmalchian
    • Parents
        Hossein Dastmalchian
    • Other works
      TV commercial for Nintendo 64: "Cruis'n World" (1998)
    • Publicity listings
      • 1 Article

    Self-verified on IMDbPro

    • Gender / Gender identity
      • Male

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      Battled a severe heroin addiction in his early adulthood which he eventually overcame and has been sober ever since.
    • Salary
      • Dune: Part One
        (2021)
        $400,000

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