David Dastmalchian, 1975
Writers · July 21, 1975
David Dastmalchian
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David Dastmalchian is 50 years old, born July 21, 1975 in United States · Cancer.
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About
David Dastmalchian built a career threading through sci-fi blockbusters and superhero ensembles, becoming the character actor studios call for moral ambiguity. Born in the US in 1975, he starred in three Denis Villeneuve films—Prisoners, Blade Runner 2049, and Dune—plus roles in The Dark Knight, Ant-Man, and The Suicide Squad. He also writes and produces, directing his semi-autobiographical film Animals. As a Cancer, Dastmalchian channels emotional depth into morally complex roles.
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Biography
David Dastmalchian became known for inhabiting unsettling, often peripheral characters in major science-fiction and superhero projects. His breakthrough came in 2008 with The Dark Knight, his first film role, and he quickly developed a pattern: recurring slots in franchise tentpoles where he brought specificity to supporting characters. He worked with Denis Villeneuve three times—Prisoners (2013), Blade Runner 2049 (2017), and Dune (2021), where he played Piter De Vries. In the superhero space, Dastmalchian appeared as Kurt in Ant-Man (2015) and its sequel, and as Polka-Dot Man in The Suicide Squad (2021), plus roles in the TV series Gotham and The Flash. He reunited with Christopher Nolan for Oppenheimer (2023).
Beyond acting, Dastmalchian writes and produces. He took a lead role in the 2014 semi-autobiographical film Animals, which he also wrote, and headlined the 2023 horror film Late Night with the Devil. More recent work includes a role as Gurathin in the Apple TV+ series Murderbot (2025) and an appearance as Mr. 3 in the Netflix adaptation One Piece (2026). Born July 21, 1975, in the US, Dastmalchian carries a Life Path 5 numerology, reflecting adaptability and an appetite for varied creative challenges. As a Cancer, his gift for emotional vulnerability serves the darker, more introspective characters that define his filmography.
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Trivia
- Dastmalchian wrote and starred in the semi-autobiographical film Animals (2014), blending personal narrative with fiction.
- He has worked with Denis Villeneuve across three major films—Prisoners, Blade Runner 2049, and Dune—establishing a creative partnership.
- His role as Polka-Dot Man in The Suicide Squad brought comic relief to an otherwise brutal ensemble cast.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Free Spirit
Restless and adventurous. David Dastmalchian reinvent often: new sounds, new platforms, new cities. Expect career pivots over decades.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
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CHALLENGING
- Patrick MöllekenRooster · 1993
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Frequently asked
- How old is David Dastmalchian?
- David Dastmalchian is 50 years old (born July 21, 1975).
- When is David Dastmalchian's birthday?
- David Dastmalchian was born on July 21, 1975.
- What is David Dastmalchian's zodiac sign?
- David Dastmalchian is a Cancer, born July 21, 1975.
- What is David Dastmalchian's Chinese zodiac sign?
- David Dastmalchian was born in 1975, the year of the Wood Rabbit.
- Where is David Dastmalchian from?
- David Dastmalchian is from United States.
- What does David Dastmalchian do?
- David Dastmalchian is a writer.
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