David Gere
Production
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
Production93
movieCapps Crossing: Wrong Side of Dead
2026
Executive Producer
movieEyes on Ukraine
2025
Producer
movieA Deadly Destination
2025
Producer
movieFog of War
2025
Casting, Associate Producer
movieKreaster
2025
Producer
movieSeclusion
2025
Producer
movieRiff Raff
2025
Production Consultant
movieA Deadly Ride
2025
Producer
movieTill Death Do Us Part
2024
Producer
movieHeld Hostage in My House
2024
Associate Producer
movieKnockout Blonde: The Kellie Maloney Story
2024
Extras Casting, Additional Casting
movieSins of the Bride
2024
Producer
movieBloodline Killer
2024
Co-Producer
movieMy Acting Coach Nightmare
2024
Executive Producer
movieChosen Family
2024
Co-Producer, Extras Casting
movieJunction
2024
Co-Producer, Casting
movieQuid Games
2023
Producer, Casting Director
movieSecrets at the Museum
2023
Casting Director, Producer
movieMidnight Hustle
2023
Producer, Additional Casting
movieSins of the Preacher’s Wife
2023
Executive Producer
movieLove Don’t Fade Away
2023
Producer, Casting Producer
movieJohnny & Clyde
2023
Executive Producer, Casting
movieAlarmed
2023
Producer, Extras Casting, Location Manager, Casting Producer
movieBlood Harvest
2023
Producer
movieMy Father Muhammad Ali
2023
Executive Producer
tvDangerous Breed: Crime. Cons. Cats.
2022
Co-Producer
movieMerry Ex-Mas
2022
Casting, Producer
movieJunkyard Dogs
2022
Producer, Casting Director
movieJurassic Tale
2022
Executive Producer
movieDrowning in Secrets
2022
Producer, Casting Director
movieDamon's Revenge
2022
Producer, Casting Director
movieMr. Birthday
2021
Casting, Executive Producer
movieBurial Ground Massacre
2021
Casting Director, Producer
movieIgnition
2021
Executive Producer
movieCircle of Bones
2021
Executive Producer
tvA Little Dream
2021
Production Consultant, Casting
movieYou Are My Home
2020
Executive Producer
movieMy Adventures with Santa
2019
Producer, Casting
movieVault
2019
Executive Producer, Casting
movieAlien Warfare
2019
Producer, Casting Director
movieBlack Wake
2018
Associate Producer, Casting
movieThe Manor
2018
Executive Producer, Casting
movieA Dangerous Date
2018
Executive Producer
movieBlood Circus
2017
Producer, Casting Director, Casting
movieDavid's Dinosaur
2017
Associate Producer
movieSaving Christmas
2017
Producer, Casting Director
movieLove's a Killer: Rellik's Revenge
2017
Consulting Producer
movieThe Assault
2017
Producer, Casting Producer
movieAfter School Special
2017
Associate Producer
movieAltitude
2017
Associate Producer
moviePitching Tents
2017
Producer, Casting
moviePinwheel
2017
Producer, Casting Producer
Roommate Wanted
2016
Associate Producer, Casting
movieChristmas All Over Again
2016
Producer, Casting Director
movieArlo: The Burping Pig
2016
Executive Producer
movieBleed for This
2016
Associate Producer, Casting
movieThe Horde
2016
Associate Producer, Casting
movieSensory Perception
2015
Producer, Casting Director
movieGrandpa's Psycho
2015
Associate Producer
movieAlmost Mercy
2015
Producer, Casting
movieBuddy Hutchins
2015
Associate Producer, Casting
movieAn Inappropriate Affect
2015
Co-Producer
movieThe Opposite Sex
2015
Executive Producer, Casting
moviePenance
2014
Producer
movieArmy of the Damned
2013
Producer, Casting, Casting Director
movieSelf Storage
2013
Executive Producer, Casting
movieChilling Visions: 5 Senses of Fear
2013
Associate Producer, Casting, Extras Casting
movieInfected
2013
Co-Producer
movieThe Devil's Dozen
2013
Associate Producer
movieOfficer Down
2013
Co-Producer
Visiting Grandpa
2012
Co-Producer, Casting
movieThe Son of No One
2011
Location Assistant
movieInkubus
2011
Co-Producer
movieHard Luck
Producer
movieCredible
Producer
Midnight
Producer
movieThe Getter
Producer, Casting Producer
movieDay for Night
Producer
movieAvery's Sin
Producer, Casting Director
movieFive Times Thirty-Eight
Producer
movieStreetwise
Producer
movieUSA Motel
Producer
movieBad Blood
Producer
movieThe Book of Alan
Producer
movieSite HA-48
Producer
Watch Me
Producer
Acting53
movieA Deadly Destination
2025
Detective Burke
movieFog of War
2025
Sergeant Collins
movieA Deadly Ride
2025
Husband
movieSecrets at the Museum
2023
Stephen Mason
movieThe Featherweight
2023
Television Director
movieMidnight Hustle
2023
Stagehand
movieSins of the Preacher’s Wife
2023
Officer #1
movieJohnny & Clyde
2023
Alana Guard
movieAlarmed
2023
Coltrane
movieJunkyard Dogs
2022
Mr. Crause
movieDrowning in Secrets
2022
Quinn Baker
movieDamon's Revenge
2022
Mr. Greene
movieMr. Birthday
2021
Zany Basketball Dad
movieBurial Ground Massacre
2021
Mr. Greene
movieIgnition
2021
The Driver
movieMy Adventures with Santa
2019
Customer with Christmas Tree
movieBlack Wake
2018
Agent Johnson
movieHonor Amongst Men
2018
FBI Agent surveillance
movieBlood Circus
2017
Stevie
movieSaving Christmas
2017
DG Haven
movieLove's a Killer: Rellik's Revenge
2017
Trent Dorfman
movieThe Assault
2017
Declan
movieAfter School Special
2017
Tyler Lavey
moviePitching Tents
2017
Mike The Cop
moviePinwheel
2017
Detective Damian
movieArlo: The Burping Pig
2016
Dale the Jogger
movieBleed for This
2016
Scott Pryor (uncredited)
movieWired for Sound
2016
Pizza Guy
movieWishing for a Dream
2016
Mika's Agent (voice)
movieAlmost Mercy
2015
Mr. James
movieThe Opposite Sex
2015
Gay Man #3
moviePenance
2014
Priest
movieArmy of the Damned
2013
Agent Colton
movieInfected
2013
Survivor Dad
movieLoosies
2012
Victim in Subway (uncredited)
movieRemains
2011
Vitale
movieBurial Boys
2010
Anchor Trent Dorffman
moviePistol Whipped
2008
Arresting officer (uncredited)
movieRocky Balboa
2006
Patron at Adrian's (uncredited)
tvUgly Betty
2006
Bartender (uncredited)
movieWar of the Worlds
2005
Survivor (uncredited)
movieOutside Providence
1999
Student in Closet (uncredited)
movieHard Luck
Trace
movieDay for Night
James Vara
movieThe Getter
Det. Morrison
movieThe Ultimate Bro Challenge
Ross Bronson
movieSite HA-48
Police Detective
Crew41
movieFog of War
2025
Stunts
movieSeclusion
2025
Stunt Coordinator
movieSins of the Bride
2024
Stunt Coordinator
movieChosen Family
2024
Stunt Coordinator
movieJohnny & Clyde
2023
Stunts
movieAlarmed
2023
Stunts
movieDamon's Revenge
2022
Stunt Coordinator
movieBurial Ground Massacre
2021
Stunt Coordinator
tvA Little Dream
2021
Creative Consultant
movieUnlocked
2020
Thanks
movieBlack Wake
2018
Stunts
movieBlood Circus
2017
Stunts
movieThe Assault
2017
Stunts
moviePinwheel
2017
Stunts
movieThe Horde
2016
Thanks
movieBuddy Hutchins
2015
Stunts
moviePenance
2014
Stunts
movieSelf Storage
2013
Stunts
movieOfficer Down
2013
Stunts
movieBurial Boys
2010
Thanks
movieTaking Chance
2009
Stunts
movieThe Dark Knight
2008
Stunts
movieOutside Providence
1999
Stunt Double
Writing8
movieDamon's Revenge
2022
Writer, Story
movieIgnition
2021
Writer
movieDay for Night
Story
movieCredible
Writer
movieUSA Motel
Story
Directing4
movieDamon's Revenge
2022
Director
movieBurial Ground Massacre
2021
Director
movieCode of Ethics
1999
First Assistant Director
movieCredible
Director
Art2
movieWhat Just Happened
2008
Set Decoration
movieCode of Ethics
1999
Set Decoration, Assistant Art Director