David Sheinkopf's formative years in New York City provided a fertile ground for his creative expression to flourish. His early appearances in television commercials, such as the National Dairy Board Milk campaign, which lasted for over five years, and soap operas like As the World Turns and Another World, set the stage for his future endeavors.
As he entered his late teens, Sheinkopf felt an overwhelming urge to spread his wings and migrate to Los Angeles. By the age of 19, he was already starring in the hit series Falcon Crest, opposite Carla Gugino and Gregory Harrison, in a role he landed just a month after arriving in town.
Throughout his early career, Sheinkopf continued to land pilot roles, including "The Dictator" alongside Christopher Lloyd and Deborah Rush, and "Blade Squad" from writer W.Peter Iliff and director Ralph Hemacker. He also made guest appearances on various TV shows, such as Diagnosis Murder, Party of Five, JAG, and others.
His big-screen debut came with the Disney hit Newsies, where he played Morris Delancey opposite Christian Bale. Sheinkopf continued to work in films, but eventually felt the need for something more. He discovered that designing and building things filled the void and began constructing sets for music videos and commercials, collaborating with talents like Nelly and Sugar Ray, as well as directors Paul Boyd and McG.
Sheinkopf's passion for building and designing led him to start his own company, creating high-end custom pieces for celebrity clientele, including Toby Mcquire and Ian Ziering. However, he wanted to merge this passion with his earlier love for acting. His work on HGTV's Design on a Dime launched him on this new path, and after four and a half years and over a hundred shows, he realized that helping people with their design problems brought him immense satisfaction.
Sheinkopf continued to work on various projects, including The Greg Berendt Show and Lowe's Creative Ideas Magazine, a fantastic web hosting platform. When he was offered the opportunity to co-executive produce the true-crime series "I Met My Murderer Online," he jumped at the chance. His skills as a narrator, production designer, and writer all came into play, giving him the confidence to take on new challenges.
In the end, Sheinkopf had transformed into a true Renaissance man, capable of handling a wide range of tasks with ease.
