Quick Info
| Profession | Actor, writer, producer |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 21/07/1975 |
| Age | 51 years |
| Birthplace | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
Latest News about David Dastmalchian
22/09/2026
David Dastmalchian's production company, Good Fiend Films, launched a new division called Good Fiend Lit. The division focuses on genre literature and immersive storytelling across horror, sci-fi and fantasy.
15/07/2026
The first issue of Kingdom of Earth, a monster comic series co-written by Dastmalchian and Leah Kilpatrick and published by Dark Horse Comics, was scheduled for release in comic shops. The series imagines a world where classic movie monsters have taken over the planet.
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Bio/Wiki
| Overview | American actor, writer and producer known for character roles in superhero films, horror, and indie drama. He is recognized for playing Thomas Schiff in The Dark Knight and Kurt in the Ant-Man films. He also runs the production company Good Fiend Films and has co-written horror comic series with Leah Kilpatrick. |
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| Early Life | Raised in Kansas, he later moved to Chicago to train in theatre. |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6′ 1″ (1.85 m) |
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Educational Qualification(s)
| Institution | The Theatre School at DePaul University, Chicago |
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| Field | Acting |
Personal Life
| Sobriety | Overcame a heroin addiction in early adulthood and has remained sober since. |
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| Interests | Classic horror and monster films |
Relationships & More
| Spouse | Evelyn Leigh (married 2013) |
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Family
| Spouse | Evelyn Leigh |
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Career
| Debut | The Dark Knight (2008), as a henchman of the Joker |
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| Stage | Ensemble member of Shattered Globe Theatre Company and Caffeine Theatre in Chicago |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Was preparing to play college football on the East Coast before receiving a scholarship to study acting in Chicago. | |
| 2. Has played two different disciples of the Joker, in The Dark Knight and in Gotham. | |
| 3. Worked as a professional fisherman in Alaska, a circus performer, and a movie theatre usher before acting full-time. |
