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David Schifter

Acting
Known For

60 Years Old

David Schifter is a versatile American actor seen in the semi-recurring role of Detective J.D. Walker on ID Discovery Channel's "Lt. Kenda: Homicide Hunter," and Tyler Perry's "The Have & Have Nots." He began life in front of the camera as a teenager as host of a New York cable TV show "Spotlight on Teens." He later spent a successful 14-years as a TV news investigative reporter at the local and national level, earning numerous awards including three Emmy nominations and the coveted Emmy itself. In 1999, David took the ultimate career risk by walking away from everything familiar to begin a career as an actor. In 2017 he won a LA IndieFest "Best Actor" award for the lead role in an African-produced film in Nigeria. In 2019 he co-starred with Michael Pare' and Nicholas Turturro in a thriller set at the beach titled "The Penthouse." A native New Yorker, David loves living a beach lifestyle in North Carolina and traveling worldwide for work. He is also a volunteer firefighter in the city where he lives which he says gives him the true feeling of giving back to his community.

Born

New York, New York, U.S.A. on 15th August 1964

All Credits

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Evil Lives Here
Peewee Gaskins
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Let Go and Let God
Jake
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Domestic Disturbance
Sam Turner (uncredited)
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April Fool's Day
Press Conference Lawyer
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Check Point
Gunnery Sergeant Rush
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The Rack Pack
Mr. Rackley
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Believe
Wendell
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Eyeborgs
Jack Romero
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The Penthouse
Peter Wright
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A.I. 187
Hotel Manager
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El Camino
Gregor
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Finding Home: A Feature Film for National Adoption Day
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A Short History of Decay
Law Firm Attorney
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Bloody Ballet
Chet Lowrey
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The Last Summer
Mr. Riley
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Black Balsam
Sergeant Ashton
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The Strange and Unusual
Lenny
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The Paranormal Disappearance of Ailyn Jesick
Dr. Charles
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Idahosa Trails
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The Body Sculptor
Agent Terrence Marshall
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Finders Keepers: The Root of All Evil
Park Ranger