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David Dastmalchian

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  • Writer
  • Producer
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David Dastmalchian
You know him from 'The Suicide Squad,' the 'Ant-Man' movies, or "The Flash" on The CW, David Dastmalchian is everywhere, and this IMDb video bio gives you a behind-the-scenes peek at his career.
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David Dastmalchian is originally from Kansas. He moved to Chicago, IL, to study acting at The Theatre School, DePaul University. After college, David worked as a professional fisherman in Alaska, a circus performer, movie theatre usher and playwright. He is an ensemble member of Shattered Globe Theatre Company and Caffeine Theatre in Chicago.
BornJuly 21, 1975
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BornJuly 21, 1975
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    • 14 wins & 1 nomination

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Rhys Wakefield, David Dastmalchian, and Mena Massoud in Reprisal (2019)
David Dastmalchian and Evelyn Leigh at an event for Bird Box (2018)
David Dastmalchian in Ant-Man (2015)
David Dastmalchian and Evelyn Leigh at an event for Ant-Man (2015)
Aaron Eckhart and David Dastmalchian in The Dark Knight (2008)
Michael Douglas and David Dastmalchian at an event for Ant-Man (2015)
Alessandro Nivola, David Dastmalchian, Greg Vrotsos, and Lydia Harrell in Boston Strangler (2023)
David Dastmalchian in Boston Strangler (2023)
David Dastmalchian in Boston Strangler (2023)
Peter Capaldi, Idris Elba, David Dastmalchian, and Daniela Melchior in The Suicide Squad (2021)
Idris Elba, John Cena, David Dastmalchian, and Daniela Melchior in The Suicide Squad (2021)
Sylvester Stallone, Steve Agee, Peter Capaldi, Idris Elba, John Cena, Joel Kinnaman, David Dastmalchian, Margot Robbie, Julio Cesar Ruiz, and Daniela Melchior in The Suicide Squad (2021)

Known for

Morgan Freeman, Gary Oldman, Christian Bale, Michael Caine, Aaron Eckhart, Heath Ledger, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Cillian Murphy, and Chin Han in The Dark Knight (2008)
The Dark Knight
9.0
  • Joker's Thug
  • 2008
Javier Bardem, Josh Brolin, Rebecca Ferguson, Jason Momoa, Sharon Duncan-Brewster, Oscar Isaac, Timothée Chalamet, and Zendaya in Dune (2021)
Dune
8.0
  • Piter de Vries
  • 2021
Sylvester Stallone, Peter Capaldi, Pete Davidson, Idris Elba, Nathan Fillion, Sean Gunn, Michael Rooker, John Cena, Joel Kinnaman, Jai Courtney, David Dastmalchian, Flula Borg, Margot Robbie, Mayling Ng, and Daniela Melchior in The Suicide Squad (2021)
The Suicide Squad
7.2
  • Polka-Dot Man
  • 2021
Kim Shaw and David Dastmalchian in Animals (2014)
Animals
6.3
  • Jude
  • 2014

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Actor

  • The Boogeyman
    • Lester
    • Completed
    • 2023
  • Oppenheimer
    • Post-production
    • 2023
  • Last Voyage of the Demeter
    • Wojchek
    • Post-production
    • 2023
  • Girls Will Be Girls 2012
    • Toby Speed
    • In Production
  • Batman: The Doom That Came to Gotham (2023)
    Batman: The Doom That Came to Gotham
    • Grendon (voice)
    • Video
    • 2023
  • Keira Knightley in Boston Strangler (2023)
    Boston Strangler
    • Albert DeSalvo
    • 2023
  • Late Night with the Devil (2023)
    Late Night with the Devil
    • Jack Delroy
    • 2023
  • Michael Douglas, Michelle Pfeiffer, Paul Rudd, Kathryn Newton, Evangeline Lilly, and Jonathan Majors in Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania (2023)
    Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania
    • Veb
    • 2023
  • Karen Gillan in Eureka! (2022)
    Eureka!
    • Tom & Jerry Fan
    • Short
    • 2022
  • Marcia Gay Harden and Wendell Pierce in Upgrade Soul (2022)
    Upgrade Soul
    • Kenton
    • Podcast Series
    • 2022
  • Daniel Radcliffe in Weird: The Al Yankovic Story (2022)
    Weird: The Al Yankovic Story
    • John Deacon
    • 2022
  • Immoral Compass (2021)
    Immoral Compass
    • Matthew
    • TV Series
    • 2021
  • Josh Keaton, Jeffrey Wright, Lake Bell, Chadwick Boseman, Cynthia Kaye McWilliams, Hudson Thames, Hayley Atwell, and Ross Marquand in What If...? (2021)
    What If...?
    • Kurt (voice)
    • TV Series
    • 2021
  • Javier Bardem, Josh Brolin, Rebecca Ferguson, Jason Momoa, Sharon Duncan-Brewster, Oscar Isaac, Timothée Chalamet, and Zendaya in Dune (2021)
    Dune
    • Piter de Vries
    • 2021
  • Sylvester Stallone, Peter Capaldi, Pete Davidson, Idris Elba, Nathan Fillion, Sean Gunn, Michael Rooker, John Cena, Joel Kinnaman, Jai Courtney, David Dastmalchian, Flula Borg, Margot Robbie, Mayling Ng, and Daniela Melchior in The Suicide Squad (2021)
    The Suicide Squad
    • Polka-Dot Man
    • 2021
  • Jensen Ackles, Robin Atkin Downes, Josh Duhamel, and Katee Sackhoff in Batman: The Long Halloween, Part Two (2021)
    Batman: The Long Halloween, Part Two
    • Calendar Man
    • Penguin (voice)
    • 2021
  • Batman: The Long Halloween, Part One (2021)
    Batman: The Long Halloween, Part One
    • Calendar Man (voice)
    • 2021
  • Grant Gustin in The Flash (2014)
    The Flash
    • Abra Kadabra
    • Philippe
    • TV Series
    • 2017–2021
  • Lucas Till in MacGyver (2016)
    MacGyver
    • Murdoc
    • TV Series
    • 2016–2021

Writer

  • 2021 FANGORIA Chainsaw Awards
    • Writer
    • TV Special
    • 2021
  • Karen Gillan and David Dastmalchian in All Creatures Here Below (2018)
    All Creatures Here Below
    • Writer
    • 2018
  • Kim Shaw and David Dastmalchian in Animals (2014)
    Animals
    • writer
    • 2014
  • Elias the Ant (2013)
    Elias the Ant
    • writer
    • Short
    • 2013
  • Keen (2011)
    Keen
    • Writer
    • Short
    • 2011

Producer

  • Late Night with the Devil (2023)
    Late Night with the Devil
    • producer
    • 2023
  • Kim Shaw and David Dastmalchian in Animals (2014)
    Animals
    • producer
    • 2014
  • Keen (2011)
    Keen
    • producer
    • Short
    • 2011
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Personal details

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  • Alternative name
    • Dave Dastmalchian
  • Height
    • 6′ 1″ (1.85 m)
  • Born
    • July 21, 1975
    • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
  • Spouse
    • Evelyn LeighAugust 23, 2013 - present (1 child)
  • Children
      Arlo Dastmalchian
  • Parents
      Hossein Dastmalchian
  • Other works
    TV commercial for Nintendo 64: "Cruis'n World" (1998)
  • Publicity listings
    • 1 Article

Self-verified on IMDbPro

  • Gender / Gender identity
    • Male

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  • Trivia
    Has twice portrayed a disciple of the popular Batman villain the Joker. First, in 2008's The Dark Knight, as a henchman of Heath Ledger's iconic iteration of the classic character. Then in Season 3 of Gotham he plays Dwight, the leader of a cult inspired by Cameron Monahan's TV version of the clown prince of crime.
  • Salary
    • Dune
      (2021)
      $400,000

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