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David Dastmalchian Biography and Full Filmography - MovieWise

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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Known For

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

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