David Downing

David Downing

81 · Born: Jul 21, 1943

Personal Details

BornJul 21, 1943 New York City, New York, USA

Biography

David Downing's illustrious career has been a whirlwind of excitement and accomplishment, spanning over three decades and showcasing his remarkable talent on both stage and screen.

Currently, David resides in the vibrant city of Hollywood, Los Angeles, where he is set to appear in the upcoming TV movie "Island Fever" as the captivating character of Jamaica Joe.

Throughout his extensive career, David has made a significant impact on American television, with a majority of his work taking place between the late 1970s and late 1980s. Despite taking a break from the small screen, he has continued to pepper his resume with impressive appearances on popular sitcoms like "Fresh Prince of Bel Air" and the critically acclaimed action drama "JAG".

In addition to his success on American television, David has also made a name for himself on the Broadway stage, winning a prestigious KATY award for Best Supporting Actor in the production of "Ordinary People" in New York.

As his career continues to flourish, it is clear that David Downing's remarkable talent and dedication to his craft have earned him a lasting place in the entertainment industry, with no signs of slowing down anytime soon.

Career

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1991
Cast a Deadly Spell
Cast a Deadly Spell as Thadius Pilgrim
{"id":103835392,"title":"Roc","year":1991,"character":"Uncle Warren","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/roc","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103835392.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103835392.jpg"},"released":1}
Roc
Roc as Uncle Warren
{"id":215789,"title":"Extreme Close-Up","year":"1990","character":"Psychiatrist","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/extreme-close-up-1990","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_215789.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_215789.jpg"},"released":1}
1990
Extreme Close-Up
Extreme Close-Up as Psychiatrist
{"id":63106,"title":"A Rose for Emily","year":"1983","character":"Tobe","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/a-rose-for-emily","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_63106.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_63106.jpg"},"released":1}
1983
{"id":63288,"title":"A Piano for Mrs. Cimino","year":"1982","character":"Mr. Harris","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/a-piano-for-mrs-cimino","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_63288.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_63288.jpg"},"released":1}
1982
{"id":163074,"title":"Margin for Murder","year":"1981","character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/margin-for-murder","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_163074.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_163074.jpg"},"released":1}
1981
{"id":8561,"title":"Backstairs at the White House","year":1979,"character":"Dixon, Butler","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/backstairs-at-the-white-house","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_8561.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_8561.jpg"},"released":1}
1979
{"id":85992,"title":"Ziegfeld: The Man and His Women","year":"1978","character":"Bert Williams","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/ziegfeld-the-man-and-his-women","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_85992.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_85992.jpg"},"released":1}
1978
{"id":63830,"title":"Coming Attractions","year":"1978","character":"'Dark Town' Singer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/coming-attractions","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_63830.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_63830.jpg"},"released":1}
Coming Attractions
Coming Attractions as 'Dark Town' Singer
{"id":200265,"title":"Tongue","year":"1976","character":"Dr. Woodcock","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/tongue","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_200265.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_200265.jpg"},"released":1}
1976
Tongue
Tongue as Dr. Woodcock
{"id":10224,"title":"Movin' On","year":1975,"character":"Lee Andrews","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/movin-on","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_10224.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_10224.jpg"},"released":1}
1975
Movin' On
Movin' On as Lee Andrews
{"id":64710,"title":"Gordon's War","year":"1973","character":"Otis Russell","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/gordons-war-1973","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_64710.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_64710.jpg"},"released":1}
1973
Gordon's War
Gordon's War as Otis Russell
{"id":81789,"title":"Up the Sandbox","year":"1972","character":"John","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/up-the-sandbox","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_81789.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_81789.jpg"},"released":1}
1972
{"id":81822,"title":"Been Down So Long It Looks Like Up to Me","year":"1971","character":"Heff","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/been-down-so-long-it-looks-like-up-to-me","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_81822.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_81822.jpg"},"released":1}
1971
{"id":22713,"title":"Putney Swope","year":"1969","character":"(uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/putney-swope","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_22713.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_22713.jpg"},"released":1}
1969
Putney Swope
Putney Swope as (uncredited)