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Actor · screenwriter · producer

David Dastmalchian

age 51 · born July 21, 1975 in Pennsylvania

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I’ll let you know on January 21, 2027: Sender.

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David Dastmalchian’s filmography

Known for

All roles, 101

Newest first

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As himself: 18 appearances

talk shows, award shows, documentaries, making-of films

Filmography: TMDB.

Coming soon with David Dastmalchian

  • Sender

    Charlie

    January 21, 2027 · in 69 days

  • The Shepherd

    The Shepherd, producing

    March 4, 2027 · in 111 days

6 more with no date

Kill Screen, Kodak Super-XX, Deepest, Darkest, Epilogue, The Assassination of Chicago’s Mayor

Release dates: TMDB. They may change.

Who is David Dastmalchian?

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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Biography: TMDB.

At a glance

Born
July 21, 1975 (age 51)
Place of birth
Pennsylvania, USA

Facts: TMDB.

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David Dastmalchian’s career in numbers

roles: 79 films and 22 series
101
TV episodes
82
years behind the camera, since 1990
36
top rated: “The Dark Knight” (TMDB)
8.5
film as director
1

Genres of his features

  • drama27%
  • comedy23%
  • horror23%
  • action22%
  • thriller20%

Numbers from the TMDB filmography, genres from 79 features. One film can have several genres.

Most often with David Dastmalchian

Counted from TMDB casts and crews.

Frequently asked questions about David Dastmalchian

How old is David Dastmalchian?

51 years old. They were born on July 21, 1975 in Pennsylvania.

What has David Dastmalchian been in?

Among others: “The Dark Knight”, “Ant-Man”, and “Blade Runner 2049”.

When is the next film with David Dastmalchian out?

Sender comes out January 21, 2027.

What films has David Dastmalchian directed?

1 feature, including “The Boulet Brothers' Holiday of Horrors” (2025).

Sources: TMDB (person data, filmography, photos). As of November 13, 2026. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. · Ta strona po polsku