Dave's remarkable writing career began in 1993 when he joined the prestigious team of writers on NBC's "Late Night With Conan O'Brien," a position he held for an extraordinary duration of over 400 shows, showcasing his remarkable talent and dedication to the craft.
In 1995, Dave relocated to Los Angeles, where he secured a highly coveted role at Walt Disney Feature Animation, making significant contributions to the development of the iconic film "Tarzan," marking the start of a fruitful collaboration with the innovative animation studio Pixar, who invited him to participate in the creation of their second feature film, "A Bug's Life," which premiered later that same year.
This auspicious partnership led to a six-year contract with Pixar, during which Dave worked on nearly every Disney-Pixar animated production, including the script for the critically acclaimed film "The Emperor's New Groove," earning him prestigious nominations for Best Original Screenplay at the Academy Awards and BAFTAs, as well as a BAFTA nomination for "The Emperor's New Groove."
Moreover, he co-wrote the beloved blockbuster "Finding Nemo," garnering prestigious nominations for Best Original Screenplay at the Academy Awards and BAFTAs, as well as a BAFTA nomination for "The Emperor's New Groove," solidifying his reputation as a masterful storyteller and scriptwriter in the animation industry.
