Biography
David James Gere grew up in the small town of Cromwell, CT. His mother and sister were tragically killed in a mysterious drowning accident when he was very young. His father, James, an educator, later married Veronica Gere, who raised him. An outstanding student, Gere graduated from Providence College in Rhode Island (1997), receiving a BA in Political Science and a Minor in Film Studies. Early on, David began modeling and working on both sides of the camera in films and commercials. Despite a European print campaign for GUESS Jeans (1997), David was more inspired by acting and filmmaking. He soon began a run of short films, documentaries, and music videos (MTV2) that were critically well-received. He developed a relationship with the emerging Rhode Island directors, Michael Corrente and Peter Farrelly, and got his first acting break in Outside Providence (1999), a film which Peter and his brother Bobby Farrelly produced and Corrente directed. In 2006, David appeared in Rocky Balboa, which he cites as a significant turning point, having been directed by his childhood hero, Sylvester Stallone. In 2007, David appeared on the CW Network's hit show Gossip Girl as Frank Meltzer. David is also an experienced stuntman, having performed stunts in The Dark Knight (2008) as one of Bane's Mercenaries. After working closely with professional wrestling legend Tommy Dreamer on the horror movie set of Army Of The Damned (2013), David began a career in the squared circle. Under Dreamer's guidance, Gere began performing as the villainous heel manager, DG Haven. The character has a cult level following, and is established in major promotions throughout North America. David is currently continuing his acting career, and is a producing partner for several major production companies including Verdi Productions and Woodhaven Media. Gere launched his new production company, Shadow Vale Productions in 2018. David Gere resides in Connecticut, where he owns several nightlife venues. David is also an accomplished abstract painter, his pieces have appeared in various films, and his work has been commissioned by celebrity peers. David is very devoted to charitable causes for children, ranging from The United Way, to local organizations, including his own youth mentor program. He often credits his focus for helping young people, along with his drive and desire to create, to the difficult loss he experienced as a boy.
Produced 87
2020s
- 2026
- 2025
Eyes on Ukraine
Producer
A Deadly Destination
Producer
Kreaster
Producer
A Deadly Ride
Producer
- 2024
Knockout Blonde: The Kellie Maloney Story
Extras Casting, Additional Casting
The Mick and the Trick
Casting
My Acting Coach Nightmare
Executive Producer
- 2023
Secrets at the Museum
Casting Director, Producer
Midnight Hustle
Producer, Additional Casting
Sins of the Preacher’s Wife
Executive Producer
Love Don’t Fade Away
Producer, Casting Producer
Alarmed
Producer, Extras Casting, Location Manager, Casting Producer
Blood Harvest
Producer
My Father Muhammad Ali
Executive Producer
- 2022
Merry Ex-Mas
Casting, Producer
Junkyard Dogs
Producer, Casting Director
- 2021
Mr. Birthday
Casting, Executive Producer
Burial Ground Massacre
Producer, Casting Director
Ignition
Executive Producer
Circle of Bones
Executive Producer
A Little Dream
Production Consultant, Casting
- 2020
You Are My Home
Executive Producer
2010s
- 2019
Alien Warfare
Producer, Casting Director
- 2018
The Manor
Executive Producer, Casting
A Dangerous Date
Executive Producer
- 2017
David's Dinosaur
Associate Producer
Saving Christmas
Producer, Casting Director
Love's a Killer: Rellik's Revenge
Consulting Producer
The Assault
Producer, Casting Producer
After School Special
Associate Producer
Pitching Tents
Producer, Casting
- 2016
Pinwheel
Producer, Casting Producer
- 2015
Sensory Perception
Producer, Casting Director
Grandpa's Psycho
Associate Producer
Almost Mercy
Producer, Casting
Buddy Hutchins
Associate Producer, Casting
An Inappropriate Affect
Co-Producer
The Opposite Sex
Executive Producer, Casting
- 2014
Penance
Producer
- 2013
Army of the Damned
Producer, Casting, Casting Director
Self Storage
Executive Producer, Casting
Chilling Visions: 5 Senses of Fear
Associate Producer, Casting, Extras Casting
The Devil's Dozen
Associate Producer
- 2011
No release date
Credible
Producer
Inspired: The Amari Spievey Story
Producer
The Getter
Producer, Casting Producer
Day for Night
Producer
Avery's Sin
Producer, Casting Director
Five Times Thirty-Eight
Producer
Streetwise
Producer
USA Motel
Producer
Bad Blood
Producer
The Book of Alan
Producer
Site HA-48
Producer
Friday Night Lies
Producer
She Listens Alone
Producer
Acted in 54
2020s
- 2025
A Deadly Destination
Detective Burke
A Deadly Ride
Husband
- 2023
Secrets at the Museum
Stephen Mason
The Featherweight
Television Director
Midnight Hustle
Stagehand
Sins of the Preacher’s Wife
Officer #1
Alarmed
Coltrane
- 2022
Junkyard Dogs
Mr. Crause
- 2021
Mr. Birthday
Zany Basketball Dad
Burial Ground Massacre
Mr. Greene
Ignition
The Driver
2010s
- 2019
- 2018
- 2017
Saving Christmas
DG Haven
Love's a Killer: Rellik's Revenge
Trent Dorfman
The Assault
Declan
After School Special
Tyler Lavey
Pitching Tents
Mike The Cop
- 2016
Pinwheel
Detective Damian
Wired for Sound
Pizza Guy
Wishing for a Dream
Mika's Agent (voice)
- 2015
Sensory Perception
Ricky
Grandpa's Psycho
Ted
Almost Mercy
Mr. James
Buddy Hutchins
Don
An Inappropriate Affect
Dutch
The Opposite Sex
Gay Man #3
- 2014
Penance
Priest
- 2013
Army of the Damned
Agent Colton
Self Storage
Doc
- 2012
- 2011
- 2010
Burial Boys
Anchor Trent Dorffman
2000s
- 2008
- 2006
- 2005
No release date
The Getter
Det. Morrison
Day for Night
James Vara
The Ultimate Bro Challenge
Ross Bronson
Site HA-48
Police Detective
She Listens Alone
Darren
Other crew 38
2020s
- 2025
- 2024
- 2023
Alarmed
Stunts
- 2022
- 2021
Burial Ground Massacre
Stunt Coordinator
A Little Dream
Creative Consultant
2010s
- 2019
- 2018
- 2017
Saving Christmas
Stunts
The Assault
Stunts
After School Special
Stunts
- 2016
Pinwheel
Stunts
- 2015
Sensory Perception
Stunts
Buddy Hutchins
Stunts
An Inappropriate Affect
Stunts
- 2014
Penance
Stunts
- 2013
Army of the Damned
Stunts
Self Storage
Stunts
- 2012
2000s
- 2009
- 2008
- 2007
- 2005
1990s
- 1999
No release date
She Listens Alone
Stunt Coordinator
Wrote 8
2020s
- 2022
- 2021
Burial Ground Massacre
Writer
Ignition
Writer
No release date
Inspired: The Amari Spievey Story
Writer
Credible
Writer
Day for Night
Story
Five Times Thirty-Eight
Story
USA Motel
Story
Directed 4
2020s
- 2022
- 2021
Burial Ground Massacre
Director
1990s
- 1999
Code of Ethics
First Assistant Director
No release date
Credible
Director
Art department 2
2000s
- 2008
1990s
- 1999
Code of Ethics
Assistant Art Director, Set Decoration
Thanked in the credits3
2020s
- 2020
Unlocked
Thanks
2010s
- 2016
- 2010
Burial Boys
Thanks