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David Dastmalchian
Actor · Writer · Since 1990
Known for
One of the great character actors of contemporary genre cinema. A frequent Christopher Nolan collaborator in The Dark Knight (2008), Dunkirk (2017) and Oppenheimer (2023). Consolidation with Denis Villeneuve's Prisoners (2013), Blade Runner 2049 (2017), Marvel's Ant-Man (2015) and James Gunn's The Suicide Squad (2021) as Polka-Dot Man. Starred in and wrote Late Night with the Devil (2023), an acclaimed horror film. American actor and screenwriter identified with science fiction, horror and superhero cinema, recognized for his range of singular characters and presence in productions by notable directors.
David Dastmalchian
Actor · Writer · Since 1990
67 Movies · 20 Series
Known for
One of the great character actors of contemporary genre cinema. A frequent Christopher Nolan collaborator in The Dark Knight (2008), Dunkirk (2017) and Oppenheimer (2023). Consolidation with Denis Villeneuve's Prisoners (2013), Blade Runner 2049 (2017), Marvel's Ant-Man (2015) and James Gunn's The Suicide Squad (2021) as Polka-Dot Man. Starred in and wrote Late Night with the Devil (2023), an acclaimed horror film. American actor and screenwriter identified with science fiction, horror and superhero cinema, recognized for his range of singular characters and presence in productions by notable directors.
Movies
Plays M. Bison
Street Fighter
2026
Plays William Borden
Oppenheimer
2023
Plays Joker's Thug
The Dark Knight
2008
Plays Coco
Blade Runner 2049
2017
Plays Piter de Vries
Dune
2021
Plays The Riddler (voice)
Batman: Knightfall Part 1: Knightfall
2026
Plays Polka-Dot Man
The Suicide Squad
2021
Plays Bob Taylor
Prisoners
2013
Plays Veb (voice)
Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania
2023
Plays Kurt
Ant-Man and the Wasp
2018
Plays Kurt
Ant-Man
2015
Plays Josh
The Life of Chuck
2025
Plays Whistling Marauder
Bird Box
2018
Plays Wojchek
The Last Voyage of the Demeter
2023
Plays Lester Billings
The Boogeyman
2023
Producer
Late Night with the Devil
2024
Plays Conspicuously Inconspicuous Man
Dust Bunny
2025
Plays Lightning
Afraid
2024
Plays Albert DeSalvo
Boston Strangler
2023
Plays John Deacon
Weird: The Al Yankovic Story
2022
Plays Alonso 'Lonny' Crane
The Belko Experiment
2017
Plays Calendar Man / Penguin (voice)
Batman: The Long Halloween, Part Two
2021
Plays Joe
Rosario
2025
Plays Calendar Man (voice)
Batman: The Long Halloween, Part One
2021
Plays Nelson
Sushi Girl
2012
Plays Grendon (voice)
Batman: The Doom That Came to Gotham
2023
Plays Nervous Cop
Jay and Silent Bob Reboot
2019
Plays Jeff Braun
The Cure
2026
Plays Willy Cunningham
The Domestics
2018
Plays Charlie
Sender
2027
Plays Terrence
Horsemen
2009
Plays Gonzo / Charles Dickens
The Muppet Scriptmas Carol
2025
Plays The Flash (voice)
Justice League x RWBY: Super Heroes & Huntsmen, Part Two
2023
Plays Antonio Scarafini
Brutal
2012
Plays Kylo Ren
The Moof Milkers
2026
Plays Bernard
Chronic
2015
Plays Julian Day / Calendar Man (voice)
Batman: The Long Halloween Deluxe Edition
2022
Plays Hernando
Madness in the Method
2019
Plays Mr. 3
One Piece: Into the Grand Line
2026
Plays Roy
A Million Little Pieces
2019
Plays James Lewis
Teacher
2019
Plays Yonas Al Masri
Under the Pyramid
2016
Writer
Plays Gensan
All Creatures Here Below
2019
Plays Major Eckert
Saving Lincoln
2013
Plays Hank
Virgin Alexander
2012
Plays Sgt. L J Ng
Angry Video Game Nerd: The Movie
2014
Writer
Plays Jude
Animals
2014
Plays Allen
Gateway
2011
Plays Cam
Relaxer
2019
Plays James Harris
The Employer
2013
TV Shows
Plays Murdoc
MacGyver
2016
Plays Gurathin
Murderbot
2025
Plays Johnson
Reprisal
2019
Plays Gareth / The Gemini Killer
Dexter: Resurrection
2025
Plays Pit Boss Warrick
Twin Peaks
1990
Plays Philippe / Abra Kadabra
The Flash
2014
Plays Kyle Slade
12 Monkeys
2015
Plays Dwight Pollard
Gotham
2014
Plays Ray Watkins
The Rookie
2018
Plays Mr. 3
ONE PIECE
2023
Plays Aaron
The Creep Tapes
2024
Plays Operator #3
Carrie
2026
Plays Matthew
Bill Burr Presents Immoral Compass
2021
Plays Simon
Almost Human
2013
Plays Kurt (voice)
What If...?
2021
Plays Lee Crosby
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
2000
Plays Ugulus Sleeze
Miracle Workers
2019
Plays Bigum Battleaxe
Faster, Purple Worm! Kill! Kill!
2023
Plays Morgue Worker
The League
2009
Plays Mr. 3 (voice)
LEGO ONE PIECE
2026
Latest Trailers
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Street Fighter
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Sender
Charlie
2027
Carrie
Operator #3 · 1 episode
2026
Street Fighter
M. Bison
2026
LEGO ONE PIECE
Mr. 3 (voice)
2026Season 1
Batman: Knightfall Part 1: Knightfall
The Riddler (voice)
2026
The Cure
Jeff Braun
2026
ONE PIECE
Mr. 3
2026Season 2
One Piece: Into the Grand Line
Mr. 3
2026
The Moof Milkers
Kylo Ren
2026
Photos
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is David Dastmalchian and where are they from?
David Dastmalchian is 51 years old, born on July 21, 1975 in Pennsylvania, USA.
What are the most famous roles of David Dastmalchian?
David Dastmalchian is best known for roles in The Dark Knight, Ant-Man, Blade Runner 2049.
How many movies has David Dastmalchian been in?
Over a 18-year career (since 2008), David Dastmalchian has appeared in 67 movies and 20 TV shows.
What was David Dastmalchian's first movie?
The career of David Dastmalchian began with The Dark Knight (2008).
What is David Dastmalchian's most recent movie or series?
David Dastmalchian's most recent release is Street Fighter, which premiered on October 13, 2026.
What TV shows has David Dastmalchian appeared in?
On television, David Dastmalchian has appeared in The Flash, What If...?, Gotham, The Rookie.
Does David Dastmalchian have any upcoming projects?
Yes, David Dastmalchian's upcoming work includes: Sender (2027), The Shepherd (2027).
David Dastmalchian
1975-07-21 · Pennsylvania, USA
David Dastmalchian (/dəstˈmɑːltʃən/ dəst-MAHL-chən; born July 21, 1975) is an American actor, writer, and producer. He has had supporting roles in a number of superhero franchises: he portrayed Thomas Schiff in The Dark Knight (2008), Kurt and Veb in the Ant-Man franchise, Abra Kadabra in the CW's The Flash, and Polka-Dot Man in The Suicide Squad (2021).
Dastmalchian has appeared in three films directed by Denis Villeneuve: Prisoners (2013), Blade Runner 2049 (2017), and Dune (2021). Although he is best known for his work as a character actor, Dastmalchian had leading roles in the 2014 semi-autobiographical film Animals, which he wrote, and the 2023 horror film Late Night with the Devil, which he produced. He is also set to portray Mr. 3 in the Netflix series One Piece. He has a guest appearance on the 2025 TV Series Dexter: Resurrection.David Dastmalchian, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.