David Gere
Known For: Production
Gender: Male
Date of Birth: February 15, 1975 (50 years old)
Place of Birth: 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.
2025
2024
Actor Sgt. Collins
Fog of War
Co-Producer
Junction
Casting
Junction
Associate Producer
Held Hostage in My House
Producer
Till Death Do Us Part
Co-Producer
Chosen Family
Extras Casting
Chosen Family
Casting
Fog of War
Co-Producer
Bloodline Killer
Executive Producer
My Acting Coach Nightmare
Stunts
Fog of War
Associate Producer
Fog of War
Extras Casting
Knockout Blonde: The Kellie Maloney Story
Additional Casting
Knockout Blonde: The Kellie Maloney Story
Casting
The Mick and the Trick
Producer
Sins of the Bride
Stunt Coordinator
Sins of the Bride
Stunt Coordinator
Chosen Family
2023
Actor Television Director
The Featherweight
Actor Stagehand
Midnight Hustle
Actor Stephen Mason
Secrets at the Museum
Actor Alana Guard
Johnny & Clyde
Actor Officer #1
Sins of the Preacher’s Wife
Actor Coltrane
Alarmed
Producer
Quid Games
Producer
Midnight Hustle
Additional Casting
Midnight Hustle
Producer
Alarmed
Executive Producer
Johnny & Clyde
Producer
Love Don’t Fade Away
Executive Producer
Sins of the Preacher’s Wife
Casting Director
Secrets at the Museum
Producer
Secrets at the Museum
Stunts
Johnny & Clyde
Casting Director
Quid Games
Casting
Johnny & Clyde
Casting Producer
Love Don’t Fade Away
Producer
Blood Harvest
Stunts
Alarmed
Extras Casting
Alarmed
Location Manager
Alarmed
Casting Producer
Alarmed
Executive Producer
My Father Muhammad Ali
2022
Actor Mr. Crause
Junkyard Dogs
Actor Cop
Tales from the Other Side
Actor Mr. Greene
Damon's Revenge
Actor Quinn Baker
Drowning in Secrets
Producer
Damon's Revenge
Executive Producer
Jurassic Tale
Producer
Drowning in Secrets
Casting
Merry Ex-Mas
Producer
Junkyard Dogs
Director
Damon's Revenge
Stunt Coordinator
Damon's Revenge
Casting Director
Damon's Revenge
Writer
Damon's Revenge
Casting Director
Junkyard Dogs
Casting Director
Drowning in Secrets
Producer
Tales from the Other Side
Story
Damon's Revenge
Producer
Merry Ex-Mas
2021
Actor Zany Basketball Dad
Mr. Birthday
Actor Mr. Greene
Burial Ground Massacre
Actor The Driver
Ignition
Casting
Mr. Birthday
Executive Producer
Mr. Birthday
Executive Producer
Ignition
Writer
Ignition
Writer
Burial Ground Massacre
Producer
Pancrase Hybrid History
Casting Director
Burial Ground Massacre
Stunt Coordinator
Burial Ground Massacre
Producer
Burial Ground Massacre
Director
Burial Ground Massacre
Executive Producer
Circle of Bones
2020
2019
2018
2017
Actor Mike The Cop
Pitching Tents
Actor Detective Damian
Pinwheel
Actor Tyler Lavey
After School Special
Actor Declan
The Assault
Actor DG Haven
Saving Christmas
Actor Stevie
Blood Circus
Actor Trent Dorfman
Love's a Killer: Rellik's Revenge
Associate Producer
David's Dinosaur
Stunts
Pinwheel
Producer
Pinwheel
Casting Producer
Pinwheel
Producer
Blood Circus
Associate Producer
After School Special
Producer
Pitching Tents
Producer
Saving Christmas
Associate Producer
Altitude
Producer
The Assault
Stunts
After School Special
Stunts
Blood Circus
Casting Director
Saving Christmas
Stunts
The Assault
Stunts
Saving Christmas
Casting Producer
The Assault
Casting Director
Blood Circus
Casting
Blood Circus
Casting
Pitching Tents
Thanks
Disregard the Vampire: A Mike Messier Documentary
Consulting Producer
Love's a Killer: Rellik's Revenge
2016
Actor Dale the Jogger
Arlo: The Burping Pig
Actor Mika's Agent (voice)
Wishing for a Dream
Actor Scott Pryor (uncredited)
Bleed for This
Actor Pizza Guy
Wired for Sound
Associate Producer
The Horde
Stunts
The Purge: Election Year
Executive Producer
Arlo: The Burping Pig
Associate Producer
Bleed for This
Producer
Christmas All Over Again
Stunts
Arlo: The Burping Pig
Casting
Bleed for This
Casting
The Horde
Casting Director
Christmas All Over Again
Thanks
The Horde
Associate Producer
Roommate Wanted
Casting
Roommate Wanted
2015
Actor Don
Buddy Hutchins
Actor Ted
Grandpa's Psycho
Actor Mr. James
Almost Mercy
Actor Ricky
Sensory Perception
Actor Dutch
An Inappropriate Affect
Actor Gay Man #3
The Opposite Sex
Producer
Almost Mercy
Executive Producer
The Opposite Sex
Associate Producer
Buddy Hutchins
Producer
Sensory Perception
Associate Producer
Grandpa's Psycho
Casting
Buddy Hutchins
Casting
The Opposite Sex
Casting
Almost Mercy
Casting Director
Sensory Perception
Stunts
Buddy Hutchins
Stunts
Sensory Perception
Stunts
An Inappropriate Affect
Co-Producer
An Inappropriate Affect
2014
2013
Actor Doc
Self Storage
Actor Agent Colton
Army of the Damned
Actor Survivor Dad
Infected
Producer
Army of the Damned
Associate Producer
Chilling Visions: 5 Senses of Fear
Executive Producer
Self Storage
Co-Producer
Infected
Associate Producer
The Devil's Dozen
Stunts
Army of the Damned
Stunts
Self Storage
Casting
Self Storage
Casting
Army of the Damned
Casting
Chilling Visions: 5 Senses of Fear
Extras Casting
Chilling Visions: 5 Senses of Fear
Casting Director
Army of the Damned
Co-Producer
Officer Down
Stunts
Officer Down
2012
2011
2010
2009
2008
2007
2006
2005
1999
Others
Actor Trace
Hard Luck
Actor Detective Burke
Deadly Destination
Actor James Vara
Day for Night
Actor Det. Morrison
The Getter
Actor Ross Bronson
The Ultimate Bro Challenge
Actor Juror
Street Justice
Actor Police Detective
Site HA-48
Director
Credible
Producer
Hard Luck
Producer
Seclusion
Stunt Coordinator
Seclusion
Producer
The Gift Horse
Producer
The Forever Beautiful
Producer
Credible
Producer
Midnight
Producer
Deadly Destination
Producer
Inspired: The Amari Spievey Story
Writer
Inspired: The Amari Spievey Story
Producer
The Getter
Story
Day for Night
Producer
Day for Night
Casting Producer
The Getter
Writer
Credible
Producer
Avery's Sin
Story
Five Times Thirty-Eight
Producer
Five Times Thirty-Eight
Producer
Streetwise
Story
USA Motel
Producer
USA Motel
Producer
Bad Blood
Producer
The Book of Alan
Casting Director
Avery's Sin
Producer
Killer Response
Executive Producer
Capps Crossing: Wrong Side of Dead
Producer
Site HA-48