David Schifter
David Schifter is a versatile American actor seen in the semi-recurring role of Detective J.D. Walker on ID Discovery Channel's "Lt. Kenda: Homicide Hunter," and Tyler Perry's "The Have & Have Nots." He began life in front of the camera as a teenager as host of a New York cable TV show "Spotlight on Teens." He later spent a successful 14-years as a TV news investigative reporter at the local and national level, earning numerous awards including three Emmy nominations and the coveted Emmy itself. In 1999, David took the ultimate career risk by walking away from everything familiar to begin a career as an actor. In 2017 he won a LA IndieFest "Best Actor" award for the lead role in an African-produced film in Nigeria. In 2019 he co-starred with Michael Pare' and Nicholas Turturro in a thriller set at the beach titled "The Penthouse." A native New Yorker, David loves living a beach lifestyle in North Carolina and traveling worldwide for work. He is also a volunteer firefighter in the city where he lives which he says gives him the true feeling of giving back to his community.
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Credits
- 2022 ยทBlack Balsamas Sergeant Ashton
- 2021 ยทThe Penthouseas Peter Wright
- 2019 ยทLet Go and Let Godas Jake
- 2019 ยทA.I. 187as Hotel Manager
- 2018 ยทBloody Balletas Chet Lowrey
- 2018 ยทThe Rack Packas Mr. Rackley
- 2017 ยทCheck Pointas Gunnery Sergeant Rush
- 2016 ยทBelieveas Wendell
- 2016 ยทFinding Home: A Feature Film for National Adoption Dayas
- 2016 ยทEvil Lives Hereas Peewee Gaskins
- 2014 ยทA Short History of Decayas Law Firm Attorney
- 2014 ยทThe Strange and Unusualas Lenny
- 2013 ยทFinders Keepers: The Root of All Evilas Park Ranger
- 2009 ยทThe Paranormal Disappearance of Ailyn Jesickas Dr. Charles
- 2009 ยทEyeborgsas Jack Romero
- 2008 ยทApril Fool's Dayas Press Conference Lawyer
- 2008 ยทEl Caminoas Gregor
- 2004 ยทThe Last Summeras Mr. Riley
- 2001 ยทDomestic Disturbanceas Sam Turner (uncredited)
- Future ยทIdahosa Trailsas