David Bickford

David Bickford

71 · Born: Sep 25, 1953

Personal Details

BornSep 25, 1953 New Britain, Connecticut, USA
Spouse
  • Phenprapha Dutsadeephan

    ( Feb 12, 2007 to Jul 7, 2025 )
  • Kazumi Tanaka

    ( Jul 14, 1984 to Aug 1, 1994 )

Biography

David, a native of Middletown, Connecticut, began his career in the entertainment industry at an early age, making his television debut with a magic performance for the renowned comedy duo "Bob and Ray" on a PBS special. During his high school years, he was an early member of the central Connecticut chapter of the National Organization for Women and worked closely with Yale Law student Bill Clinton on the U.S. Senate campaign of Joseph Duffy. After graduating from Wesleyan University with majors in both Theatre and Government, David relocated to New York, where he gained widespread recognition through his appearances in over 180 commercials as "Books Dalton," the spokesperson for the B. Dalton Bookstore chain.

Now a Los Angeles resident, David has had recurring roles on several notable television shows, including "True Blood" and "Silicon Valley," among others. In addition to his acting pursuits, he is a skilled musician, serving as the pianist for the "Black Orchid Trio" and lead guitarist for the all-actor rock band "Brando's Pants." David has also been an active member of Hollywood's Theatre of NOTE ensemble for over 30 years.

Beyond his work in the entertainment industry, David is a dedicated vocal coach, having helped singers develop their craft since the 1980s.

Career

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2025
Tenure
Tenure as Kurzmann
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2024
Bull Run
Bull Run as Frank Cline
{"id":728,"title":"Silicon Valley","year":2019,"character":"Vaughn","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/silicon-valley","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/43cqnonrkh10.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/43cqnonrkh10.jpg"},"released":1}
2019
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2018
{"id":128580,"title":"Ex-Wife Killer","year":"2017","character":"Dennis","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/ex-wife-killer","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7gk53pob45k0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7gk53pob45k0.jpg"},"released":1}
2017
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2016
We Go On
We Go On as TV Spokesman
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The Holy Man
The Holy Man as Business Man
{"id":1006,"title":"Jimmy Kimmel Live!","year":2013,"character":"Dr. Eugene McCarthy","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/jimmy-kimmel-live","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/1f3v50dtb3so.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/1f3v50dtb3so.jpg"},"released":1}
2013
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Jimmy Kimmel Live! as Dr. Eugene McCarthy
{"id":183645,"title":"Cinema Salvation","year":"2010","character":"Pastor Ed","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/cinema-salvation","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_183645.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_183645.jpg"},"released":1}
2010
Cinema Salvation
Cinema Salvation as Pastor Ed
{"id":44355,"title":"Scream of the Bikini","year":"2010","character":"Mime","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/scream-of-the-bikini","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_44355.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_44355.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":2068,"title":"Penn & Teller: Bullshit!","year":2005,"character":"Harold 'Hitler' Merkin","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/penn-teller-bullshit","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/48sssdio3p90.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/48sssdio3p90.jpg"},"released":1}
2005
Penn & Teller: Bullshit!
Penn & Teller: Bullshit! as Harold 'Hitler' Merkin
{"id":1217,"title":"All That","year":2005,"character":"Frog Expert","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/all-that-1994","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_1217.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_1217.jpg"},"released":1}
All That
All That as Frog Expert
{"id":4129,"title":"Traffic","year":"2000","character":"Stan (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/traffic","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6jv2jqop25h0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6jv2jqop25h0.jpg"},"released":1}
2000
Traffic
Traffic as Stan (uncredited)
{"id":55010,"title":"Angel's Dance","year":"1999","character":"Accountant","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/angels-dance-1999","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_55010.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_55010.jpg"},"released":1}
1999
Angel's Dance
Angel's Dance as Accountant
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1998
{"id":156542,"title":"A Nightmare Come True","year":"1997","character":"Anesthesiologist","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/a-nightmare-come-true","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_156542.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_156542.jpg"},"released":1}
1997
A Nightmare Come True
A Nightmare Come True as Anesthesiologist
{"id":6728,"title":"Radio Days","year":"1987","character":"Silver Dollar Assistant (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/radio-days","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/25tuqi4lude0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/25tuqi4lude0.jpg"},"released":1}
1987
Radio Days
Radio Days as Silver Dollar Assistant (uncredited)
{"id":80503,"title":"Seize the Day","year":"1986","character":"Son-in-Law","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/seize-the-day","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_80503.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_80503.jpg"},"released":1}
1986
Seize the Day
Seize the Day as Son-in-Law