David Gere
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.
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Movies (119)
Love on the Vineyard
2026 · Additional Casting, Producer
Capps Crossing: Wrong Side of Dead
2026 · Executive Producer
Eyes on Ukraine
2025 · Producer
A Deadly Destination
2025 · Detective Burke, Producer
La niebla de la guerra
2025 · Sergeant Collins, Casting, Stunts, Associate Producer
Kreaster
2025 · Producer
Seclusion
2025 · Producer, Stunt Coordinator
Riff Raff
2025 · Production Consultant
A Deadly Ride
2025 · Husband, Producer
Till Death Do Us Part
2024 · Producer
Atrapada en Mi Propia Casa
2024 · Associate Producer
Knockout Blonde: The Kellie Maloney Story
2024 · Extras Casting, Additional Casting
The Mick and the Trick
2024 · Casting
Sins of the Bride
2024 · Producer, Stunt Coordinator
Bloodline Killer
2024 · Co-Producer
My Acting Coach Nightmare
2024 · Executive Producer
Chosen Family
2024 · Co-Producer, Extras Casting, Stunt Coordinator
Junction
2024 · Co-Producer, Casting
El Último Juego
2023 · Producer, Casting Director
Secrets at the Museum
2023 · Stephen Mason, Casting Director, Producer
The Featherweight
2023 · Television Director
Midnight Hustle
2023 · Stagehand, Producer, Additional Casting
Sins of the Preacher’s Wife
2023 · Officer #1, Executive Producer
Love Don’t Fade Away
2023 · Producer, Casting Producer
Johnny & Clyde
2023 · Alana Guard, Executive Producer, Stunts, Casting
Alarmed
2023 · Coltrane, Producer, Stunts, Extras Casting, Location Manager, Casting Producer
Blood Harvest
2023 · Producer
My Father Muhammad Ali
2023 · Executive Producer
Merry Ex-Mas
2022 · Casting, Producer
Junkyard Dogs
2022 · Mr. Crause, Producer, Casting Director
Cuentos Macabros Para los Amantes de Halloween
2022 · Cop, Producer
Jurassic Tale
2022 · Executive Producer
Drowning in Secrets
2022 · Quinn Baker, Producer, Casting Director
Damon's Revenge
2022 · Mr. Greene, Producer, Director, Stunt Coordinator, Casting Director, Writer, Story
Mr. Birthday
2021 · Zany Basketball Dad, Casting, Executive Producer
Burial Ground Massacre
2021 · Mr. Greene, Writer, Casting Director, Stunt Coordinator, Producer, Director
Ignition
2021 · The Driver, Executive Producer, Writer
Circle of Bones
2021 · Executive Producer
Pancrase Hybrid History
2021 · Producer
Tu Eres Mi Hogar
2020 · Executive Producer
Unlocked
2020 · Thanks
My Adventures with Santa
2019 · Customer with Christmas Tree, Producer, Stunts, Casting
Vault
2019 · Executive Producer, Casting
Alien Warfare
2019 · Producer, Casting Director
Black Wake
2018 · Agent Johnson, Associate Producer, Stunts, Casting
Honor Amongst Men
2018 · FBI Agent surveillance
The Manor
2018 · Executive Producer, Casting
A Dangerous Date
2018 · Executive Producer
Blood Circus
2017 · Stevie, Producer, Stunts, Casting Director, Casting
David's Dinosaur
2017 · Associate Producer
Saving Christmas
2017 · DG Haven, Producer, Casting Director, Stunts
Love's a Killer: Rellik's Revenge
2017 · Trent Dorfman, Consulting Producer
The Assault
2017 · Declan, Producer, Stunts, Casting Producer
After School Special
2017 · Tyler Lavey, Associate Producer, Stunts
Altitude
2017 · Associate Producer
Pitching Tents
2017 · Mike The Cop, Producer, Casting
Disregard the Vampire: A Mike Messier Documentary
2017 · Thanks
Roommate Wanted
2016 · Associate Producer, Casting
Christmas All Over Again
2016 · Producer, Casting Director
Arlo: The Burping Pig
2016 · Dale the Jogger, Executive Producer, Stunts
Bleed for This
2016 · Scott Pryor (uncredited), Associate Producer, Casting
Pinwheel
2016 · Detective Damian, Stunts, Producer, Casting Producer
The Purge: Election Year
2016 · Stunts
The Horde
2016 · Associate Producer, Casting, Thanks
Wired for Sound
2016 · Pizza Guy
Wishing for a Dream
2016 · Mika's Agent (voice)
Sensory Perception
2015 · Ricky, Producer, Casting Director, Stunts
Grandpa's Psycho
2015 · Ted, Associate Producer
Almost Mercy
2015 · Mr. James, Producer, Casting
Buddy Hutchins
2015 · Don, Associate Producer, Casting, Stunts
An Inappropriate Affect
2015 · Dutch, Stunts, Co-Producer
The Opposite Sex
2015 · Gay Man #3, Executive Producer, Casting
Penance
2014 · Priest, Stunts, Producer
Army of the Damned
2013 · Agent Colton, Producer, Stunts, Casting, Casting Director
Self Storage
2013 · Doc, Executive Producer, Stunts, Casting
Chilling Visions: 5 Senses of Fear
2013 · Associate Producer, Casting, Extras Casting
Infected
2013 · Survivor Dad, Co-Producer
The Devil's Dozen
2013 · Associate Producer
Officer Down
2013 · Co-Producer, Stunts
Visiting Grandpa
2012 · Co-Producer, Casting
The Dark Knight Rises
2012 · Stunts
Loosies
2012 · Victim in Subway (uncredited)
Remains
2011 · Vitale
The Son of No One
2011 · Location Assistant
Inkubus
2011 · Co-Producer
Burial Boys
2010 · Anchor Trent Dorffman, Thanks
Everybody's Fine
2009 · Stunts
Taking Chance
2009 · Stunts
The Six Wives of Henry Lefay
2009 · Stunts
What Just Happened
2008 · Stunts, Set Decoration
The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2
2008 · Stunts
Batman: El caballero de la noche
2008 · Stunts
Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull
2008 · Stunts
Pistol Whipped
2008 · Arresting officer (uncredited)
American Gangster
2007 · Stunts
Rocky Balboa
2006 · Patron at Adrian's (uncredited)
War of the Worlds
2005 · Survivor (uncredited), Stunts
Code of Ethics
1999 · Set Decoration, Assistant Art Director, First Assistant Director
Outside Providence
1999 · Student in Closet (uncredited), Stunt Double
Hard Luck
· Trace, Producer
Day for Night
· James Vara, Story, Producer
The Getter
· Det. Morrison, Producer, Casting Producer
The Ultimate Bro Challenge
· Ross Bronson
Site HA-48
· Police Detective, Producer
She Listens Alone
· Darren, Producer, Stunt Coordinator
Credible
· Director, Producer, Writer
The Gift Horse
· Producer
The Forever Beautiful
· Producer
Midnight
· Producer
Inspired: The Amari Spievey Story
· Producer, Writer
Avery's Sin
· Producer, Casting Director
Five Times Thirty-Eight
· Story, Producer
Streetwise
· Producer
USA Motel
· Story, Producer
Bad Blood
· Producer
The Book of Alan
· Producer
Killer Response
· Producer
Watch Me
· Producer
Friday Night Lies
· Producer
