David Gere
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.
Crew
Damon's Revenge
Producer, Director, Stunt Coordinator, Casting Director, Writer, Story
Mr. Birthday
Casting, Executive Producer
Quid Games
Producer, Casting Director
Ignition
Writer, Executive Producer
Junction
Co-Producer, Casting
Jurassic Tale
Executive Producer
Midnight Hustle
Producer, Additional Casting
Credible
Director, Producer, Writer
Drowning in Secrets
Producer, Casting Director
Alarmed
Producer, Stunts, Extras Casting, Location Manager, Casting Producer
Johnny & Clyde
Executive Producer, Stunts, Casting
Love Don’t Fade Away
Producer, Casting Producer
What Just Happened
Stunts, Set Decoration
Sins of the Preacher’s Wife
Executive Producer
Burial Ground Massacre
Writer, Director, Producer, Casting Director, Stunt Coordinator
Secrets at the Museum
Producer, Casting Director
Merry Ex-Mas
Casting, Producer
Junkyard Dogs
Producer, Casting Director
Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull
Stunts
Held Hostage in My House
Associate Producer
Tales from the Other Side
Producer
The Son of No One
Location Assistant
The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2
Stunts
Seclusion
Producer, Stunt Coordinator
The Horde
Associate Producer, Casting, Thanks
Till Death Do Us Part
Producer
Army of the Damned
Producer, Stunts, Casting, Casting Director
Chosen Family
Co-Producer, Extras Casting, Stunt Coordinator
Fog of War
Casting, Stunts, Associate Producer
The Forever Beautiful
Producer
Bloodline Killer
Co-Producer
My Acting Coach Nightmare
Executive Producer
A Deadly Destination
Producer
David's Dinosaur
Associate Producer
Pinwheel
Producer, Stunts, Casting Producer
Inspired: The Amari Spievey Story
Producer, Writer
My Adventures with Santa
Producer, Stunts, Casting
The Devil's Dozen
Associate Producer
Chilling Visions: 5 Senses of Fear
Associate Producer, Casting, Extras Casting
Self Storage
Executive Producer, Stunts, Casting
The Opposite Sex
Executive Producer, Casting
Almost Mercy
Producer, Casting
Grandpa's Psycho
Associate Producer
Buddy Hutchins
Associate Producer, Stunts, Casting
Arlo: The Burping Pig
Executive Producer, Stunts
Bleed for This
Associate Producer, Casting
Christmas All Over Again
Producer, Casting Director
Altitude
Associate Producer
Pitching Tents
Producer, Casting
After School Special
Associate Producer, Stunts
The Assault
Producer, Stunts, Casting Producer
Saving Christmas
Producer, Stunts, Casting Director
Blood Circus
Producer, Stunts, Casting, Casting Director
A Dangerous Date
Executive Producer
The Manor
Executive Producer, Casting
Black Wake
Associate Producer, Stunts, Casting
Alien Warfare
Producer, Casting Director
Vault
Executive Producer, Casting
Sensory Perception
Producer, Casting Director, Stunts
The Dark Knight Rises
Stunts
Outside Providence
Stunt Double
The Purge: Election Year
Stunts
The Getter
Producer, Casting Producer
Code of Ethics
Assistant Art Director, First Assistant Director, Set Decoration
Day for Night
Story, Producer
Avery's Sin
Producer, Casting Director
Five Times Thirty-Eight
Story, Producer
Officer Down
Co-Producer, Stunts
You Are My Home
Executive Producer
Knockout Blonde: The Kellie Maloney Story
Extras Casting, Additional Casting
Pancrase Hybrid History
Producer
Disregard the Vampire: A Mike Messier Documentary
Thanks
An Inappropriate Affect
Co-Producer, Stunts
My Father Muhammad Ali
Executive Producer
Circle of Bones
Executive Producer
The Mick and the Trick
Casting
The Six Wives of Henry Lefay
Stunts
Capps Crossing: Wrong Side of Dead
Executive Producer
Love's a Killer: Rellik's Revenge
Consulting Producer
Visiting Grandpa
Co-Producer, Casting
Roommate Wanted
Casting, Associate Producer
Sins of the Bride
Producer, Stunt Coordinator
Riff Raff
Production Consultant
