David Chrisman Actor
- Dual citizen of both the USA and Switzerland
- Can work in the UK, Europe and the USA
- 30+ years professional acting experience
- Studied acting at the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA)
Overview
NationalitySwitzerland, United States of America
LanguagesEnglish (mother tongue), English – American (mother tongue), English – British (fluent), French (good), German (good), Spanish (good)
BornDenver, Colorado, USA, United States of America
Age range45 - 65
Height173 cm
Ethnic typesMiddle Europe/Caucasian, Southern European / Mediterranean (fair)
Place of residenceWeggis - Lucerne (Switzerland), Stuttgart - Baden-Wurttemberg (Germany)
Possible accommodationDallas (United States of America), London - England (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland), Parma - Emilia-Romagna (Italy)
MembershipsSzeneSchweiz - Berufsverband Darstellende Künste (Switzerland)
SAG-AFTRA (United States of America)
Actors Equity Association (United States of America)
British Actors Equity (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland)
Contact
HOST Talent Group
Contact: Tom Gribby
Skills/Talents
Languages English (mother tongue), English – American (mother tongue), English – British (fluent), French (good), German (good), Spanish (good)
Accents American (native accent), American Midwest (native accent), American Western States (native accent), Californian (native accent), Mid-Atlantic (native accent), American Southern States (very good), Austrian German (very good), Bavarian (very good), Berlin (very good), British (very good), Canadian (very good), Cockney (very good), English (very good), French (very good), German (very good), Irish (very good), Irish RP (very good), Italian (very good), Latin American (very good), London (very good), Mexican (very good), New England (very good), New York (very good), Russian (very good), Scottish (very good), Scottish (Central) (very good), Scottish (Standard) (very good), South American (very good), Spanish (very good), Swiss (very good), Texan (very good), Australian (good), Cork (good), Edinburgh (good), Fife (good), Polish (good), Yorkshire (good)
Dance Dance theatre (good), Jazz dance (good), Musical (good), Show dance (good), Stage dance (good), Ballet (basic), Cabaret dance (basic)
Singing. Ballad (very good), Blues (very good), Cabaret (very good), Choral Singing (very good), Country (very good), Folk (very good), Jazz (very good), Musical (very good), Rock (very good), Soul (very good), Stage singing (very good), Traditional folk (very good), Art Song (good), Classical (good), Gospel (good), Opera (good)
Vocal pitch / Dubbing voice Baritone
Musical instruments Piano (good), Cornet (basic), Harmonica (basic)
Sports Badminton (good), Billiards (good), Canoe (good), Cycling (good), Golf (good), Horseback Riding (good), Karate (good), Kayak (good), Martial Arts (good), Pool (good), Skiing (good), Stage fighting (good), Swimming (good), Sword Fighting (good), Table Tennis (good), Tennis (good), Fencing (basic)
Driving licences / Other permits Driver’s licence car
Other Skills Workshop Director
Appearance
Age range 45 - 65
Height 173 cm
Build Medium build
Weight 65 kg
Colour of eyes Green
Colour of hair Salt-and-pepper
Hair style straight short
Twin No
Ethnic types Middle Europe/Caucasian, Southern European / Mediterranean (fair)
Tattoo None
Piercing None
Scars None
Training
UCLA
Awards/Nominations
1986
Hollywood Drama-Logue Award (United States of America)
- Award
for Algernon / ERNEST IN LOVE
CV CV - Television & Streaming CV - Film CV - Theatre CV - Commercials
CV - Television & Streaming
2025 - 2026
HIGH VALUE TARGET
Warner Brothers / AR Content
Mini series
Drama
Leslie Greif
Directed by
Joshua Bilten
Guest Role
2023
TSCHUGGER
SKY Switzerland
Network/Distributor: SRF
Television series
Comedy, Crime
David Constantin
Directed by
Ramsey
Recurring Role
2023
DIE BESCHATTER
Turnus Film
Network/Distributor: SRF
Television series
Comedy, Crime, Mystery
Timo von Gunten
Directed by
Keith Conan / Art Expert
Actor in Episode
2022
TATORT
C-Films
Network/Distributor: SRF
Television film
Crime, Mystery, Thriller
Tobias Ineichen
Directed by
James McDermott
Recurring Role
2020
THE ALIENIST
Network/Distributor: Paramount Television
Television series
Crime, Psychothriller, Thriller
David Caffrey
Directed by
Linares Butler
Supporting Actor
2007
NEBENWIRKUNGEN
Maximage
Network/Distributor: SRF
Television film
Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Manuel Siebenmann
Directed by
Wilson Smith
Guest Role
2006
BENISSIMO
Network/Distributor: SRF
Variety show
Musical
Harry Schaerer
Directed by
Khwor
Lead
2006
PUNKT.CH
Network/Distributor: SRF
Television series
Comedy, Satire
Marc Shippert
Directed by
CEO
Guest Role
1998
DOUBLE TALK
Twentieth Century Fox
Network/Distributor: FOX
Television show
Biography, Journalism
Lawrence Zarian
Directed by
David
Lead
1997
HARD COPY
Universal Television
Network/Distributor: CBS
Television series
Crime, Drama
Randy Roberts
Directed by
Dr. Medford
Supporting Actor
1997
GENERAL HOSPITAL
Lorimar Productions
Network/Distributor: NBC
Television series
Drama
William Ludel
Directed by
Professor Cousin
Supporting Actor
1990
MURDER SHE WROTE
Universal Television
Network/Distributor: CBS
Television series
Crime, Drama
Anthony Shaw
Directed by
Casey
Supporting Actor
1988
OUR HOUSE
Lorimar Productions
Network/Distributor: NBC
Television series
Drama
Chuck Arnold
Directed by
Mike Usher
Supporting Actor
1987
OUTLAWS
Universal Television
Network/Distributor: CBS
Television series
Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy
Phil Bondelli
Directed by
1985
DALLAS
Lorimar Productions
Network/Distributor: CBS
Television series
Drama
Michael Preece
Directed by
Antoine
Supporting Actor
CV - Film
2025
111
C-Films AG
Docufiction
Mauro Mueller
Directed by
Mr. Langan
Supporting Actor
2024
TSCHUGGER - DER LÄTSCHT FALL
Shining Film AG
Feature film (cinema)
David Constantin / Johannes Bachmann
Directed by
Mr. Ramsey
Supporting Actor
2024
CHANDU CHAMPION
Nadiadwala Entertainment
Feature film (cinema)
Adventure, Biography, Drama
Kabir Khan
Directed by
Jim McKay
Supporting Actor
2023
NINER
Starpatrol Entertainment
Short film
Film noir, Mystery, Science fiction
Dominik Kuhn
Directed by
George Davis
Lead
2023
BODY ODYSSEY
Revok Films / Amka Films
Network/Distributor: RAI Cinema
Feature film (cinema)
Film noir
Grazia Tricarico
Directed by
Mr. Muller
Supporting Actor
2019
THE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF BRUSSELS
ISB Foundation
Short film
Informative
Steve Gutzman
Directed by
Narrator
Host/presenter
2019
FREEZE ME
Osiko Films
Short film
Drama
Joel Scott-Halkes
Directed by
Colin
Lead
2018
INTERPRETING THE HUMAN TOUCH
Baer Productions
Short film
Informative
Scott McNamara
Directed by
Narrator
Host/presenter
2017
SINGULARITY
Voltage Pictures
Feature film (cinema)
Psychothriller, Science fiction
Robert Kouba
Directed by
Steven Rafferty
Supporting Actor
2016
THE HEIST
John Allen Productions
Short film
Action, Crime
Chris Hanselmann
Directed by
Guard
Lead
2008
HAPPY TOBIKOMAKI
ZHDK
Short film
Comedy, Farce
Rahel Grunder
Directed by
Sushi
Supporting Actor
2007
PORTOVERO
T&C Film / Filmanova
Daniel Schmid
Directed by
Maître d'Hôtel
Supporting Actor
2002
ERNSTFALL IN HAVANNA
Vega Films
Feature film (cinema)
Action, Comedy
Sabine Boss
Directed by
Don Chaseman
Supporting Actor
1985
SHADOWS ON THE WALL
Feature film (cinema)
Pat Poole
Directed by
Irving Thalberg
Supporting Actor
CV - Theatre
2016
CHESS
Aegerihalle
Musical Theatre
Musical
Andrew Dunscombe
Directed by
Molokov
Lead
2016
AVENUE Q
MachArt Musicals
Musical Theatre
Musical
Silvio Wey
Directed by
David (Gary)
Lead
2015
RETURN TO THE FORBIDDEN PLANET
Musical Theatre
Musical
Graham Fraser
Directed by
Captain Tempest
Lead
2015
ASSASSINS
Chollerhalle Zug
Musical Theatre
Musical
David Smith
Directed by
John Wilkes Booth
Lead
2013
I LOVE YOU, YOU'RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE
Chollerhalle Zug
Musical Theatre
Musical
Peter Gilbert
Directed by
Man 1
Lead
2006
SPACE DREAM III
Think Musicals
Musical Theatre
Musical
Harry Schaerer
Directed by
Khwor / Ethan Black
Lead
2004
SPACE DREAM II
Think Musicals
Musical Theatre
Musical
Harry Schaerer
Directed by
Khwor
Lead
2002
SPACE DREAM
Think Musicals
Musical Theatre
Musical
Harry Schaerer
Directed by
King Aquilon
Lead
2000
RAINBOW
Schilling Productions
Musical Theatre
Musical
Patrick Biagioli
Directed by
Various
Lead
2000
INTO THE WOODS
Casino Theatre Zug
Musical Theatre
Musical
David Smith
Directed by
Baker
Lead
1998
CAMELOT
San Diego Civic Theater
Musical Theatre
Musical
Charles Leighton
Directed by
Mordred
Supporting Lead
1997
CABARET
Curtain Call Dinner Theater
Musical Theatre
Musical
John Ferola
Directed by
Emcee
Lead
1996
THE COCKTAIL HOUR
Vanguard Theatre Ensemble
Theatre
Drama
Sandy Silver
Directed by
John
Lead
1994
SOUTH PACIFIC
Forum Theatre
Musical Theatre
Musical
Gary Gordon
Directed by
Luther Billis
Supporting Lead
1994
CAMELOT
La Mirada Theatre
Musical Theatre
Musical
Gary Gordon
Directed by
Mordred
Supporting Lead
1994
SCROOGE
Forum Theatre
Musical Theatre
Musical
Lara Teeter
Directed by
Jacob Marley
Lead
1993
THE 1940s RADIO HOUR
Candlelight Pavilion
Musical Theatre
Musical
John Vaughn
Directed by
Neal Tilden
Supporting Lead
1993
ALADDIN'S OASIS
Walt Disney Productions
Musical Theatre
Musical
Greg Atkins
Directed by
Hassan
Lead
1992
STOP THE WORLD, I WANT TO GET OFF
Huntington Beach Playhouse
Musical Theatre
Musical
Kent Johnson
Directed by
Littlechap
Lead
1991
SWEET CHARITY
Golden West Theatre
Musical Theatre
Musical
David Anthony
Directed by
Herman
Supporting Lead
1990
LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
Golden West Theatre
Musical Theatre
Musical
David Anthony
Directed by
Seymour
Lead
1989
MY FAIR LADY
Curtain Call Dinner Theatre
Musical Theatre
Musical
John Ferola
Directed by
Jamie
Supporting Lead
1987
IN TRANSIT
Zephyr Theatre
Theatre
Drama
Christopher Bertolini
Directed by
Louie
Supporting Actor
1986
ERNEST IN LOVE
Hidden Hills Playhouse
Musical Theatre
Johnny Collins
Directed by
Algernon
Lead
1984
CAMELOT
Downey Civic Light Opera
Musical Theatre
Musical
Micael Salin
Directed by
Mordre
Supporting Lead
1984
BLIND DATE
Cast-at-the-Circle
Theatre
Drama
Melitta Fitzer
Directed by
Duan
Lead
1988
BILOXI BLUES
Golden West Theatre
Theatre
Comedy
Charles Mitchell
Directed by
Eugene Jerome
Lead
1985
THE MISANTHROPE
Freud Playhouse
Theatre
Comedy
Michael Hackett
Directed by
Acaste
Lead
1983
THE MISER
Alhecama Studio Theatre
Theatre
Comedy
Todd Fortier
Directed by
Cléante
Lead
1983
THE MAN WHO CAME TO DINNER
Hitchcock Theatre
Theatre
Comedy
Jane Maxwell
Directed by
Beverly Carlton
Lead
1982
SLY FOX
Timbers Dinner Theatre
Theatre
Robert McDavid
Directed by
Simon Able
Lead
1982
THE IMAGINARY INVALID
Hitchcock Theatre
Theatre
Comedy
Alex Rocco
Directed by
Argan
Lead
1981
THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST
Alhecama Studio Theatre
Theatre
Comedy
Robert Pickett
Directed by
Jack Worthing
Lead
1981
A MAN FOR ALL SEASONS
The Lobero Theatre
Theatre
Comedy, Drama
Pope Freeman
Directed by
Richard Rich
Supporting Actor
CV - Commercials
2023
FMH SWISS MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
Shining Films
Commercial
Commercial
Gonzaga Manso
Directed by
Psychiatric Patient
Lead
2023
BRACK.CH
Markenfilm
Commercial
Simon Nagel
Directed by
Postman
Lead
2021
SIKA SCHWEIZ
Commercial
Simon Helbling
Directed by
Technical Expert
Lead
2021
SWISSCOM
Commercial
Giger Brothers
Directed by
Coach
Lead
2021
VIKING RIVER CRUISES
Commercial
Flavio Gerber
Directed by
Guest
Lead
2020
SUVA INSURANCE
Commercial
Ismo Wolffson
Directed by
Hand Worker
Lead
2014
BANKERS & FRAUDSTERS
Commercial
Scott McNamara
Directed by
AML Expert
Lead
2002
GIMOTA AG
Image film
Gimota
Directed by
Astronaut
Lead
2001
McDONALD's
Commercial
TBWA/Zürich
Directed by
Reporter
Lead
