David Schifter

David Schifter

Born: August 15, 1964
in New York, New York, U.S.A.
David Schifter is a versatile American actor seen in the semi-recurring role of Detective J.D. Walker on ID Discovery Channel's "Lt. Kenda: Homicide Hunter," and Tyler Perry's "The Have & Have Nots." He began life in front of the camera as a teenager as host of a New York cable TV show "Spotlight on Teens." He later spent a successful 14-years as a TV news investigative reporter at the local and national level, earning numerous awards including three Emmy nominations and the coveted Emmy itself. In 1999, David took the ultimate career risk by walking away from everything familiar to begin a career as an actor. In 2017 he won a LA IndieFest "Best Actor" award for the lead role in an African-produced film in Nigeria. In 2019 he co-starred with Michael Pare' and Nicholas Turturro in a thriller set at the beach titled "The Penthouse." A native New Yorker, David loves living a beach lifestyle in North Carolina and traveling worldwide for work. He is also a volunteer firefighter in the city where he lives which he says gives him the true feeling of giving back to his community.

Movies for David Schifter...

Black Balsam
Title: Black Balsam
Character: Sergeant Ashton
Released: March 20, 2022
Type: Movie
When a couple buys a scenic mountain retreat from a deceased woman's estate, her abusive son becomes vengeful about being uprooted from the only home he's ever known. Now, facing eviction, the son holds a grudge against the new owners and their children.
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The Penthouse
Title: The Penthouse
Character: Peter Wright
Released: April 13, 2021
Type: Movie
Peter and Amanda spy on a bickering couple from their penthouse, but when the man finds out, he vows to make the nosy couples life a living hell.
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Let Go and Let God
Title: Let Go and Let God
Character: Jake
Released: September 3, 2019
Type: Movie
Let Go and Let God follows two people from vastly different worlds whose lives are rocked after experiencing sudden deaths in their family. They question God as a result, but find the faith they're looking for on an unexpected path.
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A.I. 187
Title: A.I. 187
Character: Hotel Manager
Released: May 4, 2019
Type: Movie
The A.I. 187 chip which can revolutionize the inner workings of the human brain has been developed for the greater good, but falling in the wrong hands can be a weapon of mass destruction.
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Bloody Ballet
Title: Bloody Ballet
Character: Chet Lowrey
Released: November 1, 2018
Type: Movie
When beautiful ballerina dancer Adriana Mena lands the lead role in the upcoming Nutcracker performance, she's forced to face her demons as jealousy and tension begin to provoke the supernatural.
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The Rack Pack
Title: The Rack Pack
Character: Mr. Rackley
Released: May 5, 2018
Type: Movie
A children's storybook author reminisces about his childhood adventures with his brothers and friends. In a time before kids spent hours watching television, on the computer, playing video games and texting, they went to the park to play with their friends. The kids, in full army gear, set out for a rescue mission. As they learn more about each other they form a bond of brotherhood and friendship called ...THE RACK PACK.
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Check Point
Title: Check Point
Character: Gunnery Sergeant Rush
Released: March 7, 2017
Type: Movie
Port City North Carolina: During a routine camp out, a local vagrant discovers plans for an invasion in America. When he tries to notify the local Sheriff about his discovery, the Sheriff dismisses his claims and has him locked up for loitering. When the Sheriff notices odd interactions with other towns folk he begins to look into the vagrants' claim of a sleeper cell living amongst the locals within this small town. After evidence of a beheading is exposed, others begin to fear that the insurgents attack on hometown USA. Questions and tempers begin to rise. Why this little beach community with it's Norman Rockwell way of life? A town where everyone knows one another... or so they thought. When the truth is blind and justice seems lost, It will take an army of five unlikely heroes banding together to infiltrate the insurgents and foil their invasion plans.
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Believe
Title: Believe
Character: Wendell
Released: December 2, 2016
Type: Movie
A small-town business owner tries to save the local Christmas pageant against all odds.
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Finding Home: A Feature Film for National Adoption Day
Title: Finding Home: A Feature Film for National Adoption Day
Released: November 1, 2016
Type: Movie
After getting fired and divorcing his wife, Courtland is faced with the biggest challenge of all. He must find a home for a young boy.Georgie McGrath
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A Short History of Decay
Title: A Short History of Decay
Character: Law Firm Attorney
Released: May 16, 2014
Type: Movie
A failed Brooklyn writer, Nathan Fisher, visits his ailing parents in Florida. His mother has Alzheimer's and his father has recently had a stroke and his girlfriend has recently broken up with him.
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The Strange and Unusual
Title: The Strange and Unusual
Character: Lenny
Released: January 1, 2014
Type: Movie
After 4 less than medicore seasons on TV, a supernatural reality show called The Strange and Unusual is being canceled. With only one episode left to shoot, the show's desperate producer teams up with a dysfunctional crew to give the network a series finale they won't forget.
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Finders Keepers: The Root of All Evil
Title: Finders Keepers: The Root of All Evil
Character: Park Ranger
Released: April 4, 2013
Type: Movie
A high stakes poker game. A drug lord. A million dollars. A set of ruthless killers who want it all.
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The Paranormal Disappearance of Ailyn Jesick
Title: The Paranormal Disappearance of Ailyn Jesick
Character: Dr. Charles
Released: December 31, 2009
Type: Movie
The Jesick sisters travel home to the mountains of North Carolina to visit their terminally ill mother, only to discover a terrible secret awaits them.
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Eyeborgs
Title: Eyeborgs
Character: Jack Romero
Released: April 29, 2009
Type: Movie
Following a major terrorist attack, the US government initiates the ODIN surveillance system, made up of millions of mobile, robotic security cameras known as "Eyeborgs." When the physical evidence in a string of odd murders doesn't line up to the surveillance recordings, one federal agent finds himself working outside the system to find out who's really controlling the Eyeborgs.
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April Fool's Day
Title: April Fool's Day
Character: Press Conference Lawyer
Released: March 25, 2008
Type: Movie
When an April Fool's Day prank turns deadly, Desiree Cartier, her brother Blaine, and five of their friends all become the targets of a twisted kill who begins hunting them down one by one.
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El Camino
Title: El Camino
Character: Gregor
Released: February 29, 2008
Type: Movie
Three young people drive to Mexico to scatter their friend's ashes, they are forced to confront their own sense of family, identity and future.
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The Last Summer
Title: The Last Summer
Character: Mr. Riley
Released: April 16, 2004
Type: Movie
Set in 1981, "The Last Summer" tells the story of 12-year-old Joel Shuman's first summer after the sudden death of his mom. Joel helps his family come to terms with their tragic loss while spending his last summer of innocence with the best friends he will ever know. "The Last Summer" recalls a time when life was still a mystery and every day was a new adventure.
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Domestic Disturbance
Title: Domestic Disturbance
Character: Sam Turner (uncredited)
Released: October 28, 2001
Type: Movie
Frank Morrison is a divorced father with a 12-year-old son, Danny. His ex-wife Susan and son Danny now live with Rick Barnes, Susan's new husband. Danny, who has a reputation for telling lies, accuses his stepfather of committing a murder. Initially, no one believes his accusations, but then Frank becomes convinced and is the only one who believes him. Now, the father Danny trusts must protect him from the stepfather he fears.
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Idahosa Trails
Title: Idahosa Trails
Released: December 31, 1969
Type: Movie
An inglorious Journalist sets out to interview a deceased Preacher.