David Gere
Production
Born February 15, 1975 in Cromwell, Connecticut, USA
David James Gere grew up in the small town of Cromwell, CT. His mother and sister were tragically killed in a mysterious drowning accident when he was very young. His father, James, an educator, later married Veronica Gere, who raised him. An outstanding student, Gere graduated from Providence College in Rhode Island (1997), receiving a BA in Political Science and a Minor in Film Studies. Early on, David began modeling and working on both sides of the camera in films and commercials. Despite a European print campaign for GUESS Jeans (1997), David was more inspired by acting and filmmaking. He soon began a run of short films, documentaries, and music videos (MTV2) that were critically well-received. He developed a relationship with the emerging Rhode Island directors, Michael Corrente and Peter Farrelly, and got his first acting break in Outside Providence (1999), a film which Peter and his brother Bobby Farrelly produced and Corrente directed. In 2006, David appeared in Rocky Balboa, which he cites as a significant turning point, having been directed by his childhood hero, Sylvester Stallone. In 2007, David appeared on the CW Network's hit show Gossip Girl as Frank Meltzer. David is also an experienced stuntman, having performed stunts in The Dark Knight (2008) as one of Bane's Mercenaries. After working closely with professional wrestling legend Tommy Dreamer on the horror movie set of Army Of The Damned (2013), David began a career in the squared circle. Under Dreamer's guidance, Gere began performing as the villainous heel manager, DG Haven. The character has a cult level following, and is established in major promotions throughout North America. David is currently continuing his acting career, and is a producing partner for several major production companies including Verdi Productions and Woodhaven Media. Gere launched his new production company, Shadow Vale Productions in 2018. David Gere resides in Connecticut, where he owns several nightlife venues. David is also an accomplished abstract painter, his pieces have appeared in various films, and his work has been commissioned by celebrity peers. David is very devoted to charitable causes for children, ranging from The United Way, to local organizations, including his own youth mentor program. He often credits his focus for helping young people, along with his drive and desire to create, to the difficult loss he experienced as a boy.
Filmography
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Capps Crossing: Wrong Side of Dead
Hard Luck
Trace
The Getter
Det. Morrison
Day for Night
James Vara
The Ultimate Bro Challenge
Ross Bronson
Site HA-48
Police Detective
Credible
Inspired: The Amari Spievey Story
Avery's Sin
Five Times Thirty-Eight
Streetwise
USA Motel
Bad Blood
The Book of Alan
Eyes on Ukraine
A Deadly Destination
Detective Burke
Fog of War
Sergeant Collins
Kreaster
Seclusion
Riff Raff
A Deadly Ride
Husband
Till Death Do Us Part
Held Hostage in My House
Knockout Blonde: The Kellie Maloney Story
The Mick and the Trick
Sins of the Bride
Bloodline Killer
My Acting Coach Nightmare
Chosen Family
Junction
Quid Games
Secrets at the Museum
Stephen Mason
The Featherweight
Television Director
Midnight Hustle
Stagehand
Sins of the Preacher’s Wife
Officer #1
Love Don’t Fade Away
Johnny & Clyde
Alana Guard
Alarmed
Coltrane
Blood Harvest
My Father Muhammad Ali
Dangerous Breed: Crime. Cons. Cats.
Merry Ex-Mas
Junkyard Dogs
Mr. Crause
Tales from the Other Side
Cop
Jurassic Tale
Drowning in Secrets
Quinn Baker
Damon's Revenge
Mr. Greene
Mr. Birthday
Zany Basketball Dad
Burial Ground Massacre
Mr. Greene
Ignition
The Driver
Circle of Bones
A Little Dream
You Are My Home
Unlocked
My Adventures with Santa
Customer with Christmas Tree
Vault
Alien Warfare
Black Wake
Agent Johnson
Honor Amongst Men
FBI Agent surveillance
The Manor
A Dangerous Date
Blood Circus
Stevie
David's Dinosaur
Marvel's The Punisher
Saving Christmas
DG Haven
Love's a Killer: Rellik's Revenge
Trent Dorfman
The Assault
Declan
After School Special
Tyler Lavey
Altitude
Pitching Tents
Mike The Cop
Pinwheel
Detective Damian
Christmas All Over Again
Arlo: The Burping Pig
Dale the Jogger
Bleed for This
Scott Pryor (uncredited)
The Purge: Election Year
The Horde
Wired for Sound
Pizza Guy
Wishing for a Dream
Mika's Agent (voice)
Sensory Perception
Ricky
Grandpa's Psycho
Ted
Almost Mercy
Mr. James
Buddy Hutchins
Don
An Inappropriate Affect
Dutch
The Opposite Sex
Gay Man #3
Penance
Priest
Army of the Damned
Agent Colton
Self Storage
Doc
Chilling Visions: 5 Senses of Fear
Infected
Survivor Dad
The Devil's Dozen
Officer Down
The Dark Knight Rises
Loosies
Victim in Subway (uncredited)
Remains
Vitale
The Son of No One
Inkubus
Burial Boys
Anchor Trent Dorffman
Everybody's Fine
Taking Chance
The Six Wives of Henry Lefay
What Just Happened
The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2
The Dark Knight
Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull
Pistol Whipped
Arresting officer (uncredited)
American Gangster
Rocky Balboa
Patron at Adrian's (uncredited)
Ugly Betty
Bartender (uncredited)
War of the Worlds
Survivor (uncredited)
Code of Ethics
Outside Providence
Student in Closet (uncredited)