Dave Shalansky
Dave Shalansky (born on October 28th) is an American actor born and raised in Rhode Island.
Dave Shalansky | |
|---|---|
| Born | Warwick, Rhode Island, U.S. |
| Education | Boston University (BFA) |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Children | 1 |
Early life and education
Shalansky was born and raised in Warwick, Rhode Island. He earned a BFA in acting from Boston University.[1]
Career
After moving to New York City immediately following graduation, he became successful in television commercials and continued his acting career by working in the New York and regional theatre circuits. In 1997, he appeared in a production of Balm in Gilead.[2] In 2003, Shalansky moved to Los Angeles, and began working steadily in television and film.
In October 2016, Shalansky was asked by friend John Krasinski to join the cast in a staged reading of the Oscar Award-winning screenplay Good Will Hunting. Shalansky joined Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, John Krasinski, Emily Blunt, Daveed Diggs, Tom McCarthy, Keegan-Michael Key, Margo Martindale and Harvey Weinstein at the Skirball Center for the Performing Arts in New York City.[3]
In November 2016, Shalansky landed a recurring guest star role on Grey's Anatomy.
Personal life
He currently lives in the New York City area with his wife Cassandra and daughter.
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Idol | The Agent | |
| 2009 | According to Greta | Cable Guy | |
| 2012 | Divorce Invitation | Victor | |
| 2013 | How Sweet It Is | Rogers | |
| 2015 | Midnight Sex Run | Jeff | |
| 2017 | Doobious Sources | Mr. X | |
| 2022 | My Cricket and Me | Uncle Dave |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Six Feet Under | Male Robber | Episode: "Terror Starts at Home" |
| 2005 | NCIS | Delivery Man | Episode: "The Meat Puzzle" |
| 2005 | Entourage | Nerd #6 | Episode: "I Love You Too" |
| 2005 | Gilmore Girls | Harry | 3 episodes |
| 2006 | E-Ring | Ricky | Episode: "Friends and Enemies" |
| 2006 | Freddie | Todd | Episode: "Two Times a Lady" |
| 2006 | Help Me Help You | Naked Dude #2 | Episode: "Pink Freud" |
| 2007 | ER | Mr. Saltzman | Episode: "The Honeymoon Is Over" |
| 2008 | CSI: Crime Scene Investigation | Tim O'Shea | Episode: "Grissom's Divine Comedy" |
| 2008 | Without a Trace | Curtis | Episode: "A Dollar and a Dream" |
| 2008 | Bones | Joe | Episode: "The Man in the Outhouse" |
| 2009 | Curb Your Enthusiasm | Norm's Son | Episode: "The Black Swan" |
| 2010 | Dark Blue | Steve | Episode: "High Rollers" |
| 2011 | Lie to Me | Harvey | Episode: "Fun House" |
| 2011 | From Rags to Reuben | Gordon | Television film |
| 2011 | Let It Go Already | Max | Miniseries |
| 2012 | Castle | Tech #1 | Episode: "Pandora" |
| 2012 | Ringer | Accountant | Episode: "P.S. You're an Idiot" |
| 2012 | Hollywood Heights | Mr. Stephens | 2 episodes |
| 2013 | Fitz and Slade | Fitz | Television film |
| 2013 | Southland | Lucky Barnes | Episode: "Hats and Bats" |
| 2013 | Perception | Kurt Simpson | Episode: "Caleidoscope" |
| 2013 | Firsts | Dave | 3 episodes |
| 2013 | Mob City | Cop #3 | Episode: "Oxpecker" |
| 2014 | Legends | Doorman | Episode: "Quicksand" |
| 2014 | Newsreaders | Best Man Mike | Episode: "Roswell, New Mexico; Skip Goes to a Wedding" |
| 2015 | Nurse Jackie | Rick | Episode: "Godfathering" |
| 2015 | The Mysteries of Laura | William Davis | Episode: "The Mystery of the Ghost in the Machine" |
| 2016 | So, Then Tell Me | Jordan | 4 episodes |
| 2016 | Vinyl | Stuart Blume | Episode: "The King and I" |
| 2016 | Divorce | Brad Zimmer | Episode: "Another Party" |
| 2016, 2017 | Grey's Anatomy | Jeremy | 2 episodes |
| 2017 | Famous in Love | Dustin | Episode: "Prelude to a Diss" |
| 2019 | How to Get Away with Murder | Seth Keough | Episode: "Don't Go Dark on Me" |
| 2019 | Elementary | Tony | Episode: "The Further Adventures" |
| 2020 | Law & Order: SVU | Eddie Klein | Episode: "I Deserve Some Loving Too" |
| 2020 | Big Dogs | Agent Gilliard | 3 episodes |
| 2020–2022 | Naysayer | Austin | 10 episodes |
| 2022 | The Offer | Henry Kissinger | Episode #1.10 |
References
- "Theatre Training at BU Taught Alum How to Approach Characters | College of Fine Arts". www.bu.edu. Retrieved 2022-04-22.
- Willis, John (2000). Theatre World 1997-1998. Hal Leonard Corporation. ISBN 978-1-55783-409-6.
- Scheck, Frank (2016-10-08). "Critic's Notebook: Matt Damon and Ben Affleck Reprise 'Good Will Hunting' Roles for NYC Live Read". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2022-04-22.