David Gere

Known for ProductionBorn 1975-02-15 (age 51)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.Read more

Movies & web series

The Dark Knight

Marvel's The Punisher

Dangerous Breed: Crime. Cons. Cats.

The Dark Knight Rises

American Gangster

Burial Boys

Taking Chance

Grandpa's Psycho

Knockout Blonde: The Kellie Maloney Story

Code of Ethics

Bleed for This

Rocky Balboa

Everybody's Fine

Sins of the Preacher’s Wife

You Are My Home

War of the Worlds

The Purge: Election Year

Ugly Betty

Bloodline Killer

Wishing for a Dream

The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2

A Dangerous Date

Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull

Riff Raff

Fog of War

Vault

Outside Providence

Alarmed

Loosies

Held Hostage in My House

Almost Mercy

Pitching Tents

Blood Harvest

Pistol Whipped

What Just Happened

Arlo: The Burping Pig

The Six Wives of Henry Lefay

Officer Down

The Featherweight

Quid Games

Johnny & Clyde

The Son of No One

Drowning in Secrets

The Horde

Saving Christmas

Remains

Altitude

The Manor