Dave Maldonado has had a diverse and expansive career spanning over 15 years. He has appeared in a wide range of films, including Deepwater Horizon, Free State of Jones, The 5th Wave, Trumbo, and Trespass, alongside notable actors such as Mark Wahlberg, Kurt Russell, John Malkovich, Matthew McConaughey, and Chris Pratt.
In addition to his work in feature films, Maldonado has performed in numerous television series, including NCIS: New Orleans, Dynasty, Homeland, From Dusk Till Dawn, Queen Sugar, Queen of the South, American Crime, Sleepy Hollow, Revolution, Treme, and True Detective, alongside Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson. He has also appeared in the Emmy-nominated series Your Honor with Bryan Cranston.
Maldonado has acted in multiple corporate commercials and training videos, and is the national spokesman for the Olshan Foundation Company alongside Former Houston Astro and Hall of Fame pitcher, Nolan Ryan.
In addition to his screen work, Maldonado has done theatre work for several local theatre companies, performing in productions such as Our Town, A Midsummer Night's Dream, You Can't Take it With You, the Odd Couple, It's a Wonderful Life, and Shadowlands.
Born and raised in New Iberia, Louisiana, Maldonado attended the University of Louisiana-Lafayette, earning a Bachelor of Arts in General Studies with a focus on art and theatre. He and his wife Lori relocated to Texas in 2002, where they live with their two children. In his free time, Maldonado enjoys watching football, live music, and spending time with his family.