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David Dastmalchian | |
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 Dastmalchian in 2023 | |
| Born | July 21, 1975 Allentown, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Education | DePaul University (BFA) |
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| Years active | 2002–present |
| Spouse |
Eve Leigh (m. 2014) |
| Children | 2 |
David Dastmalchian (/dəstˈmɑːltʃən/ dəst-MAHL-chən;[1] born July 21, 1975) is an American actor, writer, and producer. He has had supporting roles in a number of superhero franchises: he portrayed Thomas Schiff in The Dark Knight (2008), Kurt and Veb in the Ant-Man franchise, Abra Kadabra in the CW's The Flash, and Polka-Dot Man in The Suicide Squad (2021).[2][3]
Dastmalchian has appeared in three films directed by Denis Villeneuve: Prisoners (2013), Blade Runner 2049 (2017), and Dune (2021). Although he is best known for his work as a character actor, Dastmalchian had leading roles in the 2014 semi-autobiographical film Animals, which he wrote, and the 2023 horror film Late Night with the Devil, which he produced.
- ^ "2017 Planet Comicon Kansas City interview with actor David Dastmalchian". YouTube. May 9, 2017. Retrieved November 8, 2017.
- ^ Couch, Aaron (July 17, 2018). "How 'The Dark Knight' Gave an Actor a Brighter Life". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved August 20, 2021.
- ^ Jones, Nate (August 19, 2021). "The Suicide Squad's David Dastmalchian Has Won the Character-Actor Lottery". Vulture. Retrieved August 31, 2021.