David Dorfman
- For the screenwriter, see David S Dorfman, and for the choreographer, see David Dorfman (choreographer)
| David Dorfman | |
|---|---|
| Born |
February 7, 1993[1] Los Angeles, California, U.S.[1] |
| Alma mater |
University of California, Los Angeles Harvard Law School |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1998–present |
David Dorfman (born February 7, 1993[1]) is an American actor. He portrayed Aidan Keller in the 2002 horror film remake The Ring, and its 2005 sequel The Ring Two. His other film roles include Sammy in Panic, Joey in Bounce, and Jedidiah Hewitt in The Texas Chainsaw Massacre. He has also portrayed the character "Charles Wallace Murry" in the film version of A Wrinkle in Time. In 2008, Dorfman appeared in the film Drillbit Taylor. He has been cast alongside Thomas Haden Church in Zombie Roadkill.
Education
In 2006, Dorfman was admitted to UCLA at age 13, In 2011, graduated as valedictorian, and was admitted to Harvard Law School at 18.[2]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Grown Ups | Ryan | |
| 1999 | Invisible Child | Sam Beeman | |
| Time of Your Life | Kid (1999, one episode) | ||
| Galaxy Quest | Boy (uncredited) | ||
| 2000 | Panic | Sammy | |
| 2000 | Bounce | Joey Janello | |
| 2001 | Ally McBeal (TV series) | Sammy Paul (2001, one episode) | |
| 2001 | Black of Life (TV series) | Nicky (2001, one episode) | |
| 1999-2002 | Family Law (TV series) | Rupie Holt (1999–2002, 20 episodes) | |
| 2002 | The Ring | Aidan Keller | Main Role |
| 2002 | 100 Mile Rule | Andrew Davis | |
| 2003 | The Singing Detective | Young Dan Dark | |
| 2003 | A Wrinkle in Time | Charles Wallace Murry | |
| 2003 | The Texas Chainsaw Massacre | Jedidiah Hewitt | |
| 2005 | The Ring Two | Aidan Keller | |
| 2003-2005 | Joan of Arcadia (TV series) | Rocky Tardio (2003–2005, 3 episodes) | |
| 2006 | Ghost Whisperer (TV series) | Daniel Greene (2006, one episode) | |
| 2008 | Drillbit Taylor | Emmit Oosterhaus | |
| 2010 | Zombie Roadkill | Simon | |
| 2016 | Rings | Aidan Keller |
Awards and Nominations
| year | Category | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Best Actor | Invisible Child | Nominated |
| 2001 | Best Actor | Panic | Nominated |
| 2001 | Young Best Actor | Bounce | Won |
| 2003 | Best Actor | The Ring | Nominated |
| 2004 | Best Actor | The Texas Chainsaw Massacre | Nominated |
| 2004 | Young Best Actor | The Singing Detective | Nominated |
| 2004 | Young Artist Awards | A Wrinkle in Time | Won |
| 2006 | Young Best Actor | The Ring Two | Won |
| 2007 | Teen Choice Awards | Ghost Whisperer | Nominated |
| 2009 | Teen Choice Awards | Drillbit Taylor | Won |
References
- 1 2 3 "David Dorfman." Contemporary Theatre, Film and Television. Vol. 84. Detroit: Gale, 2008. Biography in Context. Web. 8 July 2016.
- ↑ Rosenberg, Max; Baird-Remba, Rebecca (4 March 2013). "The 21 Most Impressive Students At Harvard Law School Right Now: David Dorfman is a former child actor and legal prodigy who was accepted to Harvard Law School at age 18.". Business Insider.
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