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.
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.
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Filmography (Movies)
Black Balsam
Character:Sergeant Ashton
Release Date:20/03/2022
The Penthouse
Character:Peter Wright
Release Date:13/04/2021
Let Go and Let God
Character:Jake
Release Date:03/09/2019
A.I. 187
Character:Hotel Manager
Release Date:04/05/2019
Bloody Ballet
Character:Chet Lowrey
Release Date:01/11/2018
The Rack Pack
Character:Mr. Rackley
Release Date:05/05/2018
Idahosa Trails
Character:Thomas Book
Release Date:27/10/2017
Check Point
Character:Gunnery Sergeant Rush
Release Date:07/03/2017
Believe
Character:Wendell
Release Date:02/12/2016
Finding Home: A Feature Film for National Adoption Day
Character:
Release Date:01/11/2016
A Short History of Decay
Character:Law Firm Attorney
Release Date:16/05/2014
The Strange and Unusual
Character:Lenny
Release Date:01/01/2014
Finders Keepers: The Root of All Evil
Character:Park Ranger
Release Date:04/04/2013
The Paranormal Disappearance of Ailyn Jesick
Character:Dr. Charles
Release Date:31/12/2009
Eyeborgs
Character:Jack Romero
Release Date:29/04/2009
April Fool's Day
Character:Press Conference Lawyer
Release Date:25/03/2008
El Camino
Character:Gregor
Release Date:29/02/2008
The Last Summer
Character:Mr. Riley
Release Date:16/04/2004
Domestic Disturbance
Character:Sam Turner (uncredited)
Release Date:28/10/2001
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