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 David Roy Banks is an American Actor born and raised in Petaluma, California. Known for Never Have I Ever, Rutherford Falls, Erin & Aaron and The Afterparty. He studied at the Groundlings and has appeared in over 200 commercials. The son of Tom Banks and Alyne Banks. His father Tom Banks was the Exec. at Foote Cone & Belding San Francisco. In 2004, Banks made his film debut in the drama Doing Hard Time, he played opposite Steven Bauer, Boris Kodjoe, Michael Kenneth Williams, and Giancarlo Esposito.
Bio:
David Roy Banks is an American Actor born and raised in Petaluma, California. Known for Never Have I Ever, Rutherford Falls, Erin & Aaron and The Afterparty. He studied at the Groundlings and has appeared in over 200 commercials. The son of Tom Banks and Alyne Banks. His father Tom Banks was the Exec. at Foote Cone & Belding San Francisco. In 2004, Banks made his film debut in the drama Doing Hard Time, he played opposite Steven Bauer, Boris Kodjoe, Michael Kenneth Williams, and Giancarlo Esposito.
Tivia:
His father Tom Banks was the Exec. at Foote Cone & Belding San Francisco, and creator of "Heard It Through The Grapevine" spot with the dancing raisins.Studied at the GroundlingsHis first national commercial was Samsung with Director Hype Williams.Comes from Petaluma, California, where he attended PHS as a contemporary of Winona Ryder (Horowitz).Transformed himself by losing 20 pounds in preparation for doing the role of Chris in the movie Doing Hard Time (2004), with Steven Bauer, Giancarlo Esposito and Boris Kodjoe. He did so by fasting for some 12 days.Shares a birthday with Reese Witherspoon and Matthew Modine.Is a stand-up comedian.Drummer for the 3 heads.Is of Native American (Comanche Indian) lineage.Son of Thomas Banks.California Raisins...The concept was originally created for a 1987 commercial on behalf of the California Raisin Advisory Board when one of the writers (Thomas Banks of the advertising firm Foote, Cone & Belding) came up with an idea for the new raisin commercial, saying "We have tried everything but dancing raisins singing 'I Heard It Through the Grapevine'" (the 1968 Marvin Gaye song). To their surprise, the commercial became wildly popular, spawning future commercials, two TV specials (Meet the Raisins in 1988 and Raisins: Sold Out! in 1990), four studio albums, and a Saturday morning cartoon series, aptly titled The California Raisin Show.Has appeared in over 100 commercials.Is an avid 80's Metal listener.Auditioned for the role of Moe in The Three Stooges (2012).Produced his first film Cut! (2013).His favorite films are Vacation (1983), Breakfast Club (1985), Max Dugan Returns (1983), and Planes, Trains & Automobiles (1987).Working as Commercial spokesman for Allegiant Air. (August 2013)He said that Chevy Chase is his idol in comedy, Ray Liota is his idol in acting, and that Neil Peart is his idol in music.Improvised most of his lines in Doing Hard Time (2004).Wore a Y&T shirt in CUT! It was his first live concert as a child. The band welcomed their shirt be in the film.Considered for The Guinness World Record for the largest amount of individual television commercial advertisers.His daughter Jade Banks is a nun.Auditioned for the role of Mayhem in the Allstate Insurance commercials, but Dean Winters was cast instead.Was the original TruMoo milkman in a series of commercials.Commercial spokesman for Blue Yonder. [2020].Gained 30 pounds for "Preacher Six".Is a big George Michael fan. |
| Name: |
David Banks |
Type: |
Actor,Writer,Producer (IMDB) |
| Area: |
All World |
Platform: |
IMDB |
| Category: |
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Business scope: |
Actor,Writer,Producer |
| Products for sale: |
Actor,Writer,Producer |
| Last update: |
2024-07-02 06:37:04 |
| Height: |
6' (1.83 m) |
| Biography: |
David Roy Banks is an American Actor born and raised in Petaluma, California. Known for Never Have I Ever, Rutherford Falls, Erin & Aaron and The Afterparty. He studied at the Groundlings and has appeared in over 200 commercials. The son of Tom Banks |
| Trivia: |
His father Tom Banks was the Exec. at Foote Cone & Belding San Francisco, and creator of "Heard It Through The Grapevine" spot with the dancing raisins.Studied at the GroundlingsHis first national commercial was Samsung with Director Hype Williams.Comes from Petaluma, California, where he attended PHS as a contemporary of Winona Ryder (Horowitz).Transformed himself by losing 20 pounds in preparation for doing the role of Chris in the movie Doing Hard Time (2004), with Steven Bauer, Giancarlo Esposito and Boris Kodjoe. He did so by fasting for some 12 days.Shares a birthday with Reese Witherspoon and Matthew Modine.Is a stand-up comedian.Drummer for the 3 heads.Is of Native American (Comanche Indian) lineage.Son of Thomas Banks.California Raisins...The concept was originally created for a 1987 commercial on behalf of the California Raisin Advisory Board when one of the writers (Thomas Banks of the advertising firm Foote, Cone & Belding) came up with an idea for the new raisin commercial, saying "We have tried everything but dancing raisins singing 'I Heard It Through the Grapevine'" (the 1968 Marvin Gaye song). To their surprise, the commercial became wildly popular, spawning future commercials, two TV specials (Meet the Raisins in 1988 and Raisins: Sold Out! in 1990), four studio albums, and a Saturday morning cartoon series, aptly titled The California Raisin Show.Has appeared in over 100 commercials.Is an avid 80's Metal listener.Auditioned for the role of Moe in The Three Stooges (2012).Produced his first film Cut! (2013).His favorite films are Vacation (1983), Breakfast Club (1985), Max Dugan Returns (1983), and Planes, Trains & Automobiles (1987).Working as Commercial spokesman for Allegiant Air. (August 2013)He said that Chevy Chase is his idol in comedy, Ray Liota is his idol in acting, and that Neil Peart is his idol in music.Improvised most of his lines in Doing Hard Time (2004).Wore a Y&T shirt in CUT! It was his first live concert as a child. The band welcomed their shirt be in the film.Considered for The Guinness World Record for the largest amount of individual television commercial advertisers.His daughter Jade Banks is a nun.Auditioned for the role of Mayhem in the Allstate Insurance commercials, but Dean Winters was cast instead.Was the original TruMoo milkman in a series of commercials.Commercial spokesman for Blue Yonder. [2020].Gained 30 pounds for "Preacher Six".Is a big George Michael fan. |
| Trademarks: |
Fast talker
Frequently plays shady and immoral characters
High pitched voice |
| Quotes: |
[on working with Director David Fincher]: I remember him blasting Ozzy Osbourne so loud between takes that the caterer ran out holding his ears. I knew I was in the right place. |
| Job title: |
Actor,Writer,Producer |
| Others works: |
(2000) Appeared in Gerald Laverts music video
TV commercial Coors Light (2002)
TV commercial for Rauch ice tea (2004)
Co-wrote and starred in "US Air Marshalls" part of the "48 Hour Film Festival" Winner of Best Film www.48hourfilm. |
| Spouse: |
Karen Enriquez (December 29, 2021 - present) |
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