David Gere
Production
🎂 1975-02-15
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.
Cast credits(55)
Bartender (uncredited)
2006
Survivor (uncredited)
2005
Patron at Adrian's (uncredited)
2006
Alana Guard
2023
FBI Agent surveillance
2018
Sergeant Collins
2025
Gay Man #3
2015
Scott Pryor (uncredited)
2016
Arresting officer (uncredited)
2008
Student in Closet (uncredited)
1999
Mike The Cop
2017
Mr. Greene
2022
Cop
2022
Coltrane
2023
Mr. Crause
2022
Tyler Lavey
2017
DG Haven
2017
Detective Damian
2017
Agent Johnson
2018
Victim in Subway (uncredited)
2012
Mr. Greene
2021
Zany Basketball Dad
2021
Declan
2017
Stevie
2017
Television Director
2023
Vitale
2011
Husband
2025
Customer with Christmas Tree
2019
Stagehand
2023
Ricky
2015
Officer #1
2023
Quinn Baker
2022
Dale the Jogger
2016
Agent Colton
2013
Juror
Survivor Dad
2013
Don
2015
Mr. James
2015
Trent Dorfman
2017
Stephen Mason
2023
Doc
2013
Det. Morrison
Ted
2015
Darren
Mika's Agent (voice)
2016
Anchor Trent Dorffman
2010
Priest
2014
James Vara
Dutch
2015
Ross Bronson
Police Detective
Pizza Guy
2016
The Driver
2021
Detective Burke
Trace
Crew (41)
Stunts
2017
Stunts
2008
Stunts
2012
Stunts
2005
Stunts
2008
Stunts
2007
Stunts
2016
Creative Consultant
2021
Stunts
2023
Stunts
2009
Stunts
2008
Stunts
2025
Stunts
2009
Stunts
2008
Stunt Double
1999
Stunts
2009
Stunt Coordinator
2022
Thanks
2016
Stunts
2023
Stunts
2017
Stunts
2013
Stunts
2017
Stunts
2017
Stunts
2018
Stunt Coordinator
2021
Stunt Coordinator
2024
Stunts
2017
Stunts
2017
Stunts
2019
Stunts
2015
Stunt Coordinator
2025
Stunts
2016
Stunt Coordinator
2024
Stunts
2013
Stunts
2015
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2013
Thanks
2010
Stunts
2014
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2015
Thanks
2020
Thanks
2017
Production (138)
Co-Producer
2022
Producer
2023
Casting Director
2023
Production Consultant
2021
Casting
2021
Executive Producer
2023
Casting
2023
Production Consultant
2025
Casting
2025
Associate Producer
2025
Executive Producer
2015
Casting
2015
Associate Producer
2017
Associate Producer
2016
Casting
2016
Location Assistant
2011
Executive Producer
2019
Casting
2019
Producer
2017
Casting
2017
Producer
2022
Casting Director
2022
Producer
2019
Casting Director
2019
Co-Producer
2024
Casting
2024
Associate Producer
2016
Casting
2016
Producer
2022
Producer
2016
Casting Director
2016
Producer
2023
Extras Casting
2023
Location Manager
2023
Casting Producer
2023
Producer
2022
Casting Director
2022
Co-Producer
2024
Associate Producer
2017
Co-Producer
2013
Producer
2017
Casting Director
2017
Extras Casting
2024
Additional Casting
2024
Producer
2017
Casting Producer
2017
Associate Producer
2018
Casting
2018
Producer
2021
Casting Director
2021
Casting
2024
Co-Producer
2024
Extras Casting
2024
Casting
2021
Executive Producer
2021
Associate Producer
2024
Producer
2017
Casting Producer
2017
Executive Producer
2018
Producer
2017
Casting
2017
Casting Director
2017
Producer
2025
Producer
2019
Casting
2019
Producer
2023
Additional Casting
2023
Executive Producer
2018
Casting
2018
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2024
Producer
2015
Casting Director
2015
Executive Producer
2023
Associate Producer
2013
Producer
2022
Casting Director
2022
Producer
Associate Producer
2013
Casting
2013
Extras Casting
2013
Producer
2025
Co-Producer
2011
Executive Producer
2016
Producer
2024
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2023
Producer
Producer
2013
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2013
Casting Director
2013
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2013
Executive Producer
2021
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2022
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2022
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2015
Casting
2015
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2015
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2015
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2017
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2023
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2023
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2023
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2024
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Executive Producer
2020
Casting Director
2023
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2023
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Executive Producer
2013
Casting
2013
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Associate Producer
2015
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Executive Producer
2022
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Producer
Producer
2014
Associate Producer
2017
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2025
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Producer
Producer
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Producer
2021
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Co-Producer
2015
Associate Producer
2016
Casting
2016
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Executive Producer
2021
Producer
Producer
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Producer
Casting
2012
Co-Producer
2012