David Carter was born in Southern California and raised in Sacramento, he is one of five
siblings, his twin brother shined in athletics while David cultivated a deep passionate joy for
entertaining through the arts. For several years he played clarinet in marching band, performed
with a teen dance company, and was sous chef and host for his family's summer cook-outs. With
a contagious smile and beaming personality David's charm is wonderfully creative, inspired,
and enlightening.
After high school David moved to Southern California to begin his associates degree studying
culinary arts at The Art Institute of California: Inland Empire. As a full time student he also held
a full time job baking nights for Panera Bread, his motivation was never obscured by the
sleepless nights nor long studious days. In fact, his determination to find work in entertainment
was enticed by the contrast. His tenacious ambition would ultimately lead to his exposure and
fortunate bite by the acting bug. David found opportunities with independent theatre productions
in the Inland Empire. His first leading role was a small stage production titled "Tears of A Dying
Generation" written and directed by Adele B. a playwright and teen safety advocate. Before
completing his courses and internship as a nutritional adviser for CC's Place Childcare, David
was cast to fill multiple roles in the GBG Productions "Neighborhood Watch". A quirky play
written and directed by company founder Brinda Robinson, his experience with the show was the
very catalyst in his westward acting expansion to Los Angeles December of 2010.
While living in L.A. David worked as a production baker for Universal Studios- Hollywood,
still green to the industry he scoured craigslist gigs section consistently. He found his first film
role as Darryl M. in "The Locals" written and directed by Eric Pereira. The found footage thriller
follows Fangoria's columnist Darryl as he ventures into the California wilderness with
an impressive up and coming creative collective of filmmakers to document the process of their
latest slasher flick, only to be systematically crippled, butchered, and devoured by a family of
feral cannibals. Since then, David has reaped amazing opportunities in the seven plus years
pursuing acting professionally. He has been featured on "Not Safe" with Nikki Glaser and tickled
the audience of "Celebrity Name Game" hosted by Craig Ferguson. In addition to searching out
roles, he has also self-produced several projects. His short film "People Zoo" won best
cinematography at The AT&T Create-a-Thon in March 2018, and he was also the subject of
PBS's PSA for The Division of Adult Career and Education. With commercials, new media
projects and independent films rounding out his ever-expanding list of IMDB credits, David
Carter has a bookable look, an inspiring energy, and an all-encompassing perspective on life that
enables his performances to display passionate vulnerability and a genuine connectivity to subtly
shift his audience through every human emotion.
David Carter lives to create, loves to inspire, and encourages vibrational enlightenment.