David was born in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin and attended the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis where he received his BA in Theatre. He was nominated for the National Irene Ryan Acting Award at the American College Theatre Festival and was subsequently named an Alumni of Notable Achievement by the University of Minnesota. David is the veteran of over 500 television and radio commercials and more than 75 professional stage productions in addition to his film and TV credits. He was the producer and host of "Northwoods Magazine," a weekly Wisconsin outdoors television program. He taught, wrote, directed, designed, created scenic art and performed for nearly a decade at the Palmdale Playhouse in Palmdale, California for dozens of productions including directing the World Premiers of "Johnny Yuma, The Rebel at Appomattox" by Andrew J. Fenady, and "Tricker's Treat" which David also wrote and performed in. David continues to work as a writer, designer, director, producer, actor, and musician in theatrical productions at various professional venues around the country, and guest stars in television programs and motion pictures.