- David Filmore
David Filmore (born David Leonard on August 12, 1975) is an
Australia n-born writer, director, filmmaker and venture philanthropist best known for minor roles in the films "Little Nicky" and "Bedazzled", the television drama "The West Wing ", and President and Founder of the nonprofit organization "ZapMeNow.org".Early life
Born in
Melbourne , Australia to Jewish immigrants, he took the stage name David Filmore at age 20. Filmore attendedYeshivah College and the Rudolph Steiner school of Melbourne before majoring in Literature and Psychology atDeakin University .Career
He was trained as an actor and stuntman and holds a black belt in
Taekwondo , is a skilled gymnast and traceur.In 1999 Filmore was an announcer and host of the radio show "David Filmore Live" on
KLAS FM 89.7 inLos Angeles , and reported from the red carpet for the 2000Academy Awards . He appeared in the minor uncredited role of “Goo Person” in the 2000Adam Sandler movie "Little Nicky", and as a Basketball Fan in the 2000 movie "Bedazzled" starringBrendan Fraser , a remake of the 1967Dudley Moore film.David Filmore is the Founder and President of the nonprofit organization www.ZapMeNow.org. It is devoted to supporting scientific research with the goal of speeding the arrival of devices and gadgets that appear in science fiction films and literature such as
lightsabers from the "Star Wars " films,ray guns andjet packs . The foundation was formed in 2006 and it is unknown how much money has been raised and what advancements towards its goals have been made.Selected Filmography
Directing and Producing
* The Necromancer (2005) (Short Film)
Acting
* "Bedazzled" (2000) (Film)
* "Boys and Girls" (2000) (Film)
* "Coyote Ugly" (2000) (Film)
* "Little Nicky" (2000) (Film)
* "Little Richard " (2000) (TV Movie)
* "The West Wing " (2002-2003) (TV Series)External links
*imdb name|2592697
* [http://www.PlutonianFilms.com Plutonian Films] production company
* [http://www.funnyordie.com/videos/1674d4c69a FunnyOrDie.com] short film
* [http://www.ZapMeNow.org ZapMeNow.org] nonprofit organization
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