Quick Facts
Born:
1975-07-21
Birthplace:
Pennsylvania, USA
Credits:
114 Total Roles
David Dastmalchian
Acting
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Biography
David Dastmalchian (/dəstˈmɑːltʃən/ dəst-MAHL-chən; 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).
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. He is also set to portray Mr. 3 in the Netflix series One Piece. He has a guest appearance on the 2025 TV Series Dexter: Resurrection.
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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. He is also set to portray Mr. 3 in the Netflix series One Piece. He has a guest appearance on the 2025 TV Series Dexter: Resurrection.
Description above from the Wikipedia article David Dastmalchian, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Known For
The Dark Knight
Joker's Thug
Ant-Man
Kurt
Blade Runner 2049
Coco
Dune
Piter de Vries
Ant-Man and the Wasp
Kurt
Prisoners
Bob Taylor
Oppenheimer
William Borden
The Flash
Philippe / Abra Kadabra
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | The Shepherd MOVIE | The Shepherd |
| 2026 | Street Fighter MOVIE | M. Bison |
| 2026 | METANOIA MOVIE | Self |
| 2026 | The Cure MOVIE | Jeff Braun |
| 2026 | Sender MOVIE | Self |
| 2026 | The Moof Milkers MOVIE | Kylo Ren |
| 2025 | The Muppet Scriptmas Carol MOVIE | Gonzo / Charles Dickens |
| 2025 | In Search of Darkness: 1995-1999 MOVIE | Self |
| 2025 | The Boulet Brothers' Holiday of Horrors MOVIE | Self / Yeti (segment "Yeti or Not") |
| 2025 | Dust Bunny MOVIE | Conspicuously Inconspicuous Man |