David Gere

Personal Info

Known For Producer

Gender Male

Birthday 1975-02-15 (49 years old)

Place of Birth Cromwell, Connecticut, USA

Also Known As DG, David James Gere

David Gere

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

Producer

Site HA-48

as Producer

Killer Response

as Producer

Avery's Sin

as Casting Director

The Book of Alan

as Producer

Bad Blood

as Producer

USA Motel

as Producer

Streetwise

as Producer

Avery's Sin

as Producer

Day for Night

as Producer

The Getter

as Casting Producer

The Getter

as Producer

A Deadly Ride

as Producer

Deadly Destination

as Producer

Fog of War

as Associate Producer

Midnight

as Producer

Credible

as Producer

Fog of War

as Casting

The Gift Horse

as Producer

Seclusion

as Producer

Hard Luck

as Producer

2024
Junction

as Co-Producer

2024
Junction

as Casting

2024
Held Hostage in My House

as Associate Producer

2024
2024
Chosen Family

as Co-Producer

2024
Chosen Family

as Extras Casting

2024
Bloodline Killer

as Co-Producer

2024
My Acting Coach Nightmare

as Executive Producer

2024
2024
Sins of the Bride

as Producer

2023
Quid Games

as Producer

2023
Midnight Hustle

as Producer

2023
Midnight Hustle

as Additional Casting

2023
Alarmed

as Producer

2023
Johnny & Clyde

as Executive Producer

2023
2023
Sins of the Preacher’s Wife

as Executive Producer

2023
2023
Secrets at the Museum

as Casting Director

2023
Johnny & Clyde

as Casting

2023
Love Don’t Fade Away

as Casting Producer

2023
Quid Games

as Casting Director

2023
Blood Harvest

as Producer

2023
Alarmed

as Extras Casting

2023
Alarmed

as Location Manager

2023
Alarmed

as Casting Producer

2023
My Father Muhammad Ali

as Executive Producer

2022
Damon's Revenge

as Producer

2022
Jurassic Tale

as Executive Producer

2022
2022
Merry Ex-Mas

as Casting

2022
Junkyard Dogs

as Producer

2022
Damon's Revenge

as Casting Director

2022
Junkyard Dogs

as Casting Director

2022
Drowning in Secrets

as Casting Director

2022
Merry Ex-Mas

as Producer

2021
Mr. Birthday

as Casting

2021
Mr. Birthday

as Executive Producer

2021
Ignition

as Executive Producer

2021
2021
2021
Burial Ground Massacre

as Casting Director

2021
Circle of Bones

as Executive Producer

2021
A Little Dream

as Production Consultant

2021
A Little Dream

as Casting

2020
You Are My Home

as Executive Producer

2019
2019
Alien Warfare

as Producer

2019
Vault

as Executive Producer

2019
Vault

as Casting

2019
Alien Warfare

as Casting Director

2018
A Dangerous Date

as Executive Producer

2018
The Manor

as Executive Producer

2018
Black Wake

as Associate Producer

2018
Black Wake

as Casting

2018
The Manor

as Casting

2017
David's Dinosaur

as Associate Producer

2017
Pinwheel

as Producer

2017
Pinwheel

as Casting Producer

2017
Altitude

as Associate Producer

2017
Pitching Tents

as Producer

2017
After School Special

as Associate Producer

2017
The Assault

as Producer

2017
Saving Christmas

as Producer

2017
Blood Circus

as Producer

2017
Blood Circus

as Casting

2017
The Assault

as Casting Producer

2017
Pitching Tents

as Casting

2017
Blood Circus

as Casting Director

2017
Saving Christmas

as Casting Director

2017
Love's a Killer: Rellik's Revenge

as Consulting Producer

2016
The Horde

as Associate Producer

2016
Arlo: The Burping Pig

as Executive Producer

2016
Bleed for This

as Associate Producer

2016
2016
Bleed for This

as Casting

2016
The Horde

as Casting

2016
Christmas All Over Again

as Casting Director

2016
Roommate Wanted

as Casting

2016
Roommate Wanted

as Associate Producer

2015
The Opposite Sex

as Executive Producer

2015
Almost Mercy

as Producer

2015
Grandpa's Psycho

as Associate Producer

2015
Buddy Hutchins

as Associate Producer

2015
Sensory Perception

as Producer

2015
Buddy Hutchins

as Casting

2015
Almost Mercy

as Casting

2015
The Opposite Sex

as Casting

2015
Sensory Perception

as Casting Director

2015
2014
Penance

as Producer

2013
Army of the Damned

as Producer

2013
The Devil's Dozen

as Associate Producer

2013
Infected

as Co-Producer

2013
2013
Self Storage

as Executive Producer

2013
2013
Self Storage

as Casting

2013
Army of the Damned

as Casting Director

2013
Officer Down

as Co-Producer

2012
The Son of No One

as Location Assistant

2012
Visiting Grandpa

as Co-Producer

2012
Visiting Grandpa

as Casting

2011
Inkubus

as Co-Producer

Actor

Fog of War

as Sgt. Collins

Hard Luck

as Trace

Deadly Destination

as Detective Burke

A Deadly Ride

as Husband

The Getter

as Det. Morrison

Day for Night

as James Vara

Site HA-48

as Police Detective

2023
Secrets at the Museum

as Stephen Mason

2023
The Featherweight

as Television Director

2023
Midnight Hustle

as Stagehand

2023
Johnny & Clyde

as Alana Guard

2023
Alarmed

as Coltrane

2022
Junkyard Dogs

as Mr. Crause

2022
Drowning in Secrets

as Quinn Baker

2022
Damon's Revenge

as Mr. Greene

2021
Mr. Birthday

as Zany Basketball Dad

2021
2021
Ignition

as The Driver

2019
My Adventures with Santa

as Customer with Christmas Tree

2018
Black Wake

as Agent Johnson

2018
Honor Amongst Men

as FBI Agent surveillance

2017
Blood Circus

as Stevie

2017
Saving Christmas

as DG Haven

2017
The Assault

as Declan

2017
After School Special

as Tyler Lavey

2017
Pitching Tents

as Mike The Cop

2017
Pinwheel

as Detective Damian

2016
Arlo: The Burping Pig

as Dale the Jogger

2016
Bleed for This

as Scott Pryor (uncredited)

2016
Wired for Sound

as Pizza Guy

2016
Wishing for a Dream

as Mika's Agent (voice)

2015
2015
2015
Almost Mercy

as Mr. James

2015
The Opposite Sex

as Gay Man #3

2015
2014
Penance

as Priest

2013
Army of the Damned

as Agent Colton

2013
2013
Infected

as Survivor Dad

2012
Loosies

as Victim in Subway (uncredited)

2011
Remains

as Vitale

2010
Burial Boys

as Anchor Trent Dorffman

2008
Pistol Whipped

as Arresting officer (uncredited)

2007
Gossip Girl

as Frank Meltzer

2006
Rocky Balboa

as Patron at Adrian's (uncredited)

2006
Ugly Betty

as Bartender (uncredited)

2005
War of the Worlds

as Survivor (uncredited)

1999
Outside Providence

as Student in Closet (uncredited)

Crew

Fog of War

as Stunts

Seclusion

as Stunt Coordinator

2024
Sins of the Bride

as Stunt Coordinator

2024
Chosen Family

as Stunt Coordinator

2023
Johnny & Clyde

as Stunts

2023
Alarmed

as Stunts

2022
Damon's Revenge

as Stunt Coordinator

2021
Burial Ground Massacre

as Stunt Coordinator

2021
A Little Dream

as Creative Consultant

2020
Unlocked

as Thanks

2018
Black Wake

as Stunts

2017
Pinwheel

as Stunts

2017
2017
The Assault

as Stunts

2017
2017
Blood Circus

as Stunts

2017
2016
2016
The Horde

as Thanks

2015
Buddy Hutchins

as Stunts

2015
2014
Penance

as Stunts

2013
Self Storage

as Stunts

2013
2013
Officer Down

as Stunts

2012
2010
Burial Boys

as Thanks

2009
Taking Chance

as Stunts

2009
2008
2008
The Dark Knight

as Stunts

2007
2005
1999
Outside Providence

as Stunt Double

Writer

USA Motel

as Story

Day for Night

as Story

Credible

as Writer

2022
Damon's Revenge

as Writer

2022
2021
Ignition

as Writer

Director

Credible

as Director

2022
Damon's Revenge

as Director

2021
1999
Code of Ethics

as First Assistant Director

Art

2008
What Just Happened

as Set Decoration

1999
Code of Ethics

as Assistant Art Director

1999
Code of Ethics

as Set Decoration