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David Gere
Born
David James Gere

(1975-02-15) February 15, 1975 (age 49)
Cromwell, Connecticut
NationalityAmerican
Occupations
  • Film producer
  • actor
  • artist
  • business entrepreneur
FatherJames Gere

David Gere (born February 15, 1975) is an American film producer, actor, artist, and business entrepreneur. David is not related to American actor Richard Gere.

Biography

David James Gere was born in Cromwell, Connecticut. His mother and sister were killed in an accident during his childhood. He was subsequently raised by his father, James, an educator, and his stepmother, Veronica Gere. Gere graduated from Cromwell High School and attended Providence College in Rhode Island on academic and track scholarships. In 1996, he signed a modeling contract with Next Model Management NYC. He graduated in 1997 with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and a minor in Film Studies. That same year, he was featured in a European print campaign for GUESS Jeans. Gere then pursued interests in acting and filmmaking, working both in front of and behind the camera in short films, documentaries, commercials, and music videos, including those on MTV2. .[1][2]

In business, David got involved with commercial real estate and development in Connecticut. He created small business ventures before returning to the entertainment industry as a film producer and actor. His directorial debut came in 2021. Gere owns bars, nightclubs, restaurants that have been used for filming locations, celebrity appearances and charitable events.[3][4] Gere was awarded “Top 40 Under 40” by CT Magazine in January 2014, a list of young entrepreneurs and successful business persons.[5][6]

Gere is known for casting professional wrestlers in his films.[7][8][9] This relationship led to legendary professional wrestler Tommy Dreamer suggesting Gere get involved with sports entertainment; at Tommy Dreamer's House of Hardcore 3, Gere debuted as his pro wrestling heel manager persona of DG HAVEN. He is currently active in both the House of Hardcore and the Revival Pro Wrestling promotions.[10]

Career

Gere is best known for his role as Frank Meltzer on the CW Network’s hit show Gossip Girl. Gere has also appeared in television shows and movies, including Ugly Betty, Rocky Balboa, Remains, The Dark Knight Rises, Infected, Self Storage, Army of the Damned, and A Bet.[11][1] In 2014, Gere co-starred in the thriller, Buddy Hutchins with Jamie Kennedy, Sally Kirkland, and Sara Malakul Lane.[12][13] The story of the film was highlighted in an Entertainment Tonight piece that aired on February 22, 2014, as the film was produced by the youngest movie producer in history, Richard Switzer, who is Gere's producing partner at Switzer Entertainment Group, LLC.[14] In the summer of 2014, Gere was cast as Tyler Lavey in the teen sex caper, School's Out. The character was loosely based on Gere's real life, as he portrayed a nightclub owner who mentors two high school misfits.[15] Gere is a producing partner at the Woodhaven Production company and has produced various feature films including Sensory Perception, Self Storage, Chilling Visions: The 5 Senses of Fear, Army of the Damned, A Bet's a Bet, The Devil's Dozen, and Almost Mercy.[16][17][18][19][20][21][22]

Gere formed a relationship with the infamous former mobster, Henry Hill after Hill appeared twice at The Shadow Room.[23][24] Gere became close to Hill, and they were developing a project together in which Gere was to portray Hill. Hill was famously portrayed by Ray Liotta in the award-winning box office hit, Goodfellas, which was directed by Martin Scorsese. Hill died unexpectedly just days after a meeting with Gere. The future of the film is unknown at this time, but Gere has indicated that he has been in contact with Hill's girlfriend, Lisa Caserta, to revive the project.[25][26]

References

  1. ^ a b "David Gere". IMDb.
  2. ^ Wood, Jennifer Shafer; Weekend, Special to (December 31, 2008). "Acting with the stars". The Middletown Press.
  3. ^ "Film crew to shoot movie scenes at the Shadow Room in Middletown Sunday". The Middletown Press. January 14, 2011.
  4. ^ "Gere, Mears, Short, Hernandez, HGTV…All CT News | Java". Archived from the original on March 2, 2014. Retrieved February 26, 2014.
  5. ^ "For Filmmaker, Connecticut River Valley's Stars are Brighter Than Tinseltown's". Middletown, CT Patch. January 28, 2014.
  6. ^ "Connecticut Magazine".
  7. ^ "thecutmag.com". ww5.thecutmag.com.
  8. ^ "DMC Reignites Acting Career In "Hard Luck" Gangster Flick". January 12, 2011.
  9. ^ "DMC to Star in Film Alongside Diamond Dallas Page | the Source". Archived from the original on August 22, 2014. Retrieved August 20, 2014.
  10. ^ "Movie Producer turned Wrestling Manager, DG Haven has arrived. | Totally Driven Entertainment". Archived from the original on August 19, 2014. Retrieved August 15, 2014.
  11. ^ Courant, Hartford (July 23, 2012). "Connecticut Actor David Gere Has Cameo In 'Dark Knight Rises'". courant.com.
  12. ^ "First Details on Buddy Hutchins Starring Jamie Kennedy; Exclusive Behind-the-Scenes Still - Dread Central". www.dreadcentral.com. Archived from the original on March 1, 2014.
  13. ^ "Buddy Hutchins Filming Now – New Thriller from Youngest Producer in History". February 4, 2014.
  14. ^ "SWITZER ENTERTAINMENT GROUP: Home: Welcome to SEG". Archived from the original on March 5, 2014. Retrieved April 8, 2014.
  15. ^ "Interview: Richard Switzer (School's Out)". July 10, 2014.
  16. ^ "Producer Chad A. Verdi Attaches Eric Roberts to Upcoming Film Self Storage - Dread Central". Archived from the original on March 2, 2014. Retrieved February 26, 2014.
  17. ^ "Filmmaker Chad A. Verdi Taps Tom DeNucci to Direct Army of the Damned, Filming Begins in April - Dread Central". www.dreadcentral.com. Archived from the original on March 2, 2014.
  18. ^ "Investorideas.com – Breaking Movie News: RI Filmmakers Chad A. Verdi and Gino Pereira tap A-list actress Mena Suvari (American Beauty, American Pie) for their next feature film, A Bet's A Bet". www.investorideas.com.
  19. ^ "Brass City movie wraps Republican American". Archived from the original on November 16, 2013. Retrieved February 26, 2014.
  20. ^ DUNNE, SUSAN (October 30, 2013). "Corbin Bernsen, John Savage Among Stars Filming 'Sensory Perception' In CT". courant.com.
  21. ^ http://media.middletownpress.com/2013/01/02/2012-middletown-press-year-in-photos/#34
  22. ^ http://www.dreadcentral.com/news/74294/woodhaven-announces-new-project-almost-mercy-bill-moseley-and-kane-hodder-star#axzz2v4IJicki [dead link‍]
  23. ^ Michalewicz, Claire (August 20, 2011). "Former mobster Henry Hill visits The Shadow Room for event (video)". The Middletown Press.
  24. ^ "Saga of Henry Hill: A gangster's old habits die hard | Berlin Citizen". Archived from the original on March 2, 2014. Retrieved February 26, 2014.
  25. ^ DUNNE, SUSAN (June 18, 2012). "Former Gangster Henry Hill Inspired Movie Shoot In Middletown". courant.com.
  26. ^ "Locals Recall Goodfellas' Henry Hill's Visit to City's Old Mob Hangout". Middletown, CT Patch. June 18, 2012.
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