David L. McCallum, a native of Montreal, Quebec, Canada, was born and raised in a city that would later play a significant role in shaping his professional trajectory. His early life was marked by a peculiar occurrence - being consistently mistaken for a Scotland-born actor who shared his first and last name, a phenomenon that would ultimately prompt him to adopt his middle initial as a distinguishing feature.
Toronto, Kingston, and Ottawa, three esteemed cities, played host to his extensive acting workshops, allowing him to refine his craft and delve deeper into the intricacies of his craft, as he continued to nurture his innate talent. Concurrently, he honed his improvisational skills through his involvement in murder mystery dinner theatre, a unique and captivating medium that challenged him to think on his feet and respond to unexpected scenarios.
As the 1980s dawned, McCallum embarked on his on-screen journey, commencing with a supporting role in the low-budget film REBEL HIGH, shot on location in Montreal, a vibrant and eclectic city that provided a dynamic backdrop for his early cinematic endeavors. Shortly thereafter, he made a guest appearance on the television series DENIM BLUES, an Ottawa production broadcast on the CTV television network, a prominent and respected media outlet that afforded him the opportunity to showcase his range and versatility as a performer.
After dedicating seven years to voice lessons, a major turning point emerged in 1998, marking a significant milestone in his career. This breakthrough came in the form of the lead role of "The Judge" in Gilbert and Sullivan's TRIAL BY JURY, a prestigious musical theatre production staged by Ottawa's esteemed Savoy Society. This notable achievement was swiftly followed by another significant success, as he secured a recurring lead role in The Comedy Network's BUTCH PATTERSON: PRIVATE DICK. In this critically acclaimed television series, he brought to life the complex and intriguing character of Tommy Rubella, a crime boss of considerable influence. This role was so well-received that he was invited to reprise his performance for the second series of BUTCH, which was recently filmed in Ottawa.
David McCallum has also made a notable appearance in the feature film UNDERCOVER ANGEL, which starred the talented Jazmine Bleeth.
In the recent past, McCallum has taken on leading roles in a pair of television commercials, as well as five corporate training videos. Furthermore, he has lent his voice to over 20 distinct characters for KEVIN SPENCER, another successful Comedy Network series, and has also provided voiceovers for three CD-ROM games.
Currently, David is busy voicing a total of 10 unique characters for the North American adaptation of BUDGIE, THE LITTLE HELICOPTER, which is based on the popular children's books written by the renowned Sarah Ferguson.
