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David Dastmalchian
David Dastmalchian
Biographical Information
Real Name: David Dastmalchian
Born: July 21, 1977
Age: 47
Height: 6'0
Originally From: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Wife: Evelyn Leigh
Twitter: @Dastmalchian
Instagram: @dastmalchian
Personal Information
First appearance: Corkscrew
Portrays: Murdoc


David Dastmalchian (July 21, 1977) is an American actor who portrays Murdoc on the reboot action MacGyver.

Life & Career[]

David Dastmalchian is originally from Kansas. He moved to Chicago, IL, to study acting at The Theatre School, DePaul University. After college, David worked as a professional fisherman in Alaska, a circus performer, movie theatre usher and playwright. He is an ensemble member of Shattered Globe Theatre Company and Caffeine Theatre in Chicago.

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Trivia[]

  • Has twice portrayed a disciple of the popular Batman villain the Joker. First, in 2008's The Dark Kight, as a henchman of Heath Ledger's iconic iteration of the classic character. Then in Season 3 of Gothom he plays Dwight, the leader of a cult inspired by Cameron Monahan's TV version of the clown prince of crime.

MacGyver Episode Guide[]

Season 1
The Rising
Metal Saw
Awl
Wire Cutter
Toothpick
Wrench
Can Opener
Corkscrew
Chisel
Pliers
Scissors
Screwdriver
Large Blade
Fish Scaler
Magnifying Glass
Hook
Ruler
Flashlight
Compass
Hole Puncher
Cigar Cutter

MacGyver Cast
Final Lucas TillTristin MaysJustin HiresMeredith EatonLevy TranHenry Ian Cusick
Former Sandrine HoltIsabel LucasGeorge Eads
Other David DastmalchianTracy SpiridakosAmy AckerKate BondWilliam BaldwinBrendan HinesLauren VelezReign EdwardsLeonardo NamJeri RyanAmber Skye Noyes
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