David Gere
- Known for
- Production
- Born
- February 15, 1975 (age 51)
- Birthplace
- Cromwell, Connecticut, USA
Biography
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.
Known For
Photos
Filmography
Hard Luck
Movie · Producer
The Gift Horse
Movie · Producer
The Forever Beautiful
Movie · Producer
Credible
Movie · Producer
Midnight
Movie · Producer
Inspired: The Amari Spievey Story
Movie · Producer
The Getter
Movie · Producer, Casting Producer
Day for Night
Movie · Producer
Avery's Sin
Movie · Producer, Casting Director
Five Times Thirty-Eight
Movie · Producer
Streetwise
Movie · Producer
USA Motel
Movie · Producer
Bad Blood
Movie · Producer
The Book of Alan
Movie · Producer
Killer Response
Movie · Producer
Site HA-48
Movie · Producer
Watch Me
Movie · Producer
Friday Night Lies
Movie · Producer
She Listens Alone
Movie · Producer
Capps Crossing: Wrong Side of Dead
Movie · Executive Producer
Love on the Vineyard
Movie · Additional Casting, Producer
Seclusion
Movie · Producer
Fog of War
Movie · Casting, Associate Producer
A Deadly Destination
Movie · Producer
A Deadly Ride
Movie · Producer
Riff Raff
Movie · Production Consultant
Kreaster
Movie · Producer
Eyes on Ukraine
Movie · Producer
Junction
Movie · Co-Producer, Casting
Held Hostage in My House
Movie · Associate Producer
Till Death Do Us Part
Movie · Producer
Chosen Family
Movie · Co-Producer, Extras Casting
Bloodline Killer
Movie · Co-Producer
My Acting Coach Nightmare
Movie · Executive Producer
Knockout Blonde: The Kellie Maloney Story
Movie · Extras Casting, Additional Casting
The Mick and the Trick
Movie · Casting
Sins of the Bride
Movie · Producer
Quid Games
Movie · Producer, Casting Director
Midnight Hustle
Movie · Producer, Additional Casting
Alarmed
Movie · Producer, Extras Casting, Location Manager, Casting Producer
Johnny & Clyde
Movie · Executive Producer, Casting
Love Don’t Fade Away
Movie · Producer, Casting Producer
Sins of the Preacher’s Wife
Movie · Executive Producer
Secrets at the Museum
Movie · Producer, Casting Director
Blood Harvest
Movie · Producer
My Father Muhammad Ali
Movie · Executive Producer
Damon's Revenge
Movie · Producer, Casting Director
Jurassic Tale
Movie · Executive Producer
Drowning in Secrets
Movie · Producer, Casting Director
Merry Ex-Mas
Movie · Casting, Producer
Junkyard Dogs
Movie · Producer, Casting Director
Tales from the Other Side
Movie · Producer
Dangerous Breed: Crime. Cons. Cats.
TV · Co-Producer · 3 eps
Mr. Birthday
Movie · Casting, Executive Producer
Ignition
Movie · Executive Producer
Pancrase Hybrid History
Movie · Producer
Burial Ground Massacre
Movie · Producer, Casting Director
Circle of Bones
Movie · Executive Producer
A Little Dream
TV · Casting, Production Consultant · 2 eps
You Are My Home
Movie · Executive Producer
My Adventures with Santa
Movie · Producer, Casting
Alien Warfare
Movie · Producer, Casting Director
Vault
Movie · Executive Producer, Casting
A Dangerous Date
Movie · Executive Producer
The Manor
Movie · Executive Producer, Casting
Black Wake
Movie · Associate Producer, Casting
David's Dinosaur
Movie · Associate Producer
Altitude
Movie · Associate Producer
Pitching Tents
Movie · Producer, Casting
After School Special
Movie · Associate Producer
The Assault
Movie · Producer, Casting Producer
Saving Christmas
Movie · Producer, Casting Director
Blood Circus
Movie · Producer, Casting, Casting Director
Love's a Killer: Rellik's Revenge
Movie · Consulting Producer
The Horde
Movie · Associate Producer, Casting
Pinwheel
Movie · Producer, Casting Producer
Arlo: The Burping Pig
Movie · Executive Producer
Bleed for This
Movie · Associate Producer, Casting
Christmas All Over Again
Movie · Producer, Casting Director
Roommate Wanted
Movie · Casting, Associate Producer
The Opposite Sex
Movie · Executive Producer, Casting
Almost Mercy
Movie · Producer, Casting
Grandpa's Psycho
Movie · Associate Producer
Buddy Hutchins
Movie · Associate Producer, Casting
Sensory Perception
Movie · Producer, Casting Director
An Inappropriate Affect
Movie · Co-Producer
Penance
Movie · Producer
Army of the Damned
Movie · Producer, Casting, Casting Director
The Devil's Dozen
Movie · Associate Producer
Infected
Movie · Co-Producer
Chilling Visions: 5 Senses of Fear
Movie · Associate Producer, Casting, Extras Casting
Self Storage
Movie · Executive Producer, Casting
Officer Down
Movie · Co-Producer
Visiting Grandpa
Movie · Co-Producer, Casting
The Son of No One
Movie · Location Assistant
Inkubus
Movie · Co-Producer