David Sheftell

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David Sheftell
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Born (1987-01-09) January 9, 1987 (age 35)
OccupationActor

David Sheftell (born January 9, 1987) is an American film, television and voice actor known for playing Deputy Evan Olson in the 2021 film, Willy's Wonderland with Nicolas Cage [1] and his recurring voice roles on Family Guy and American Dad . [2]

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Early life and career

Sheftell is originally from Calabasas, California. He studied theatre and television at Pepperdine University in Malibu and was the first two-term President of the Pepperdine Improv Troupe. Shortly after graduating from Pepperdine, Sheftell was cast in his first roles in the shows The Young and the Restless and Days of Our Lives. He also appeared in Ryde Share, a 2014 award-winning comedy short written by Jeff Loveness. Sheftell has dual citizenship in the U.S. and Australia. He lives in Los Angeles, California and is CEO of Manticore Pictures.

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2006 Local Color MikeyLead Cast Ray Liotta and Ron Perlman
2019Show Me What You GotTomBest International Film Terra di Siena Film Festival
2021 Willy's Wonderland Deputy Evan OlsonLead Cast Nicolas Cage

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2009-2011 The Young and the Restless Waiter CBS 10 Episodes
2011 Bag of Bones SelfSeason 2, Episode 1 Lead Cast Pierce Brosnan
2018SpinstersJoeSeason 1, Episode 1
2018-2019 Family Guy Various21 Episodes
2019 American Dad Various20 Episodes
2020-2021 Rival Peak Saabun9 Episodes

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References

  1. Stevens, Brett (February 15, 2021). ""David Sheftell of Willy's Wonderland Interview"". Marooner's Rock.
  2. ""Meet David Sheftell Actor & Voice Actor"". Shoutout LA. November 23, 2020.