David Gere

David James Gere grew up in the small town of Cromwell CT His mother and sister were tragically killed in a mysterious drowning accident when he was very young His father James an educator later married Veronica Gere who raised him An outstanding student Gere graduated from Providence College in Rhode Island 1997 receiving a BA in Political Science and a Minor in Film Studies Early on David began modeling and working on both sides of the camera in films and commercials Despite a European print campaign for GUESS Jeans 1997 David was more inspired by acting and filmmaking He soon began a run of short films documentaries and music videos MTV2 that were critically wellreceived He developed a relationship with the emerging Rhode Island directors Michael Corrente and Peter Farrelly and got his first acting break in Outside Providence 1999 a film which Peter and his brother Bobby Farrelly produced and Corrente directed In 2006 David appeared in Rocky Balboa which he cites as a significant turning point having been directed by his childhood hero Sylvester Stallone In 2007 David appeared on the CW Networks hit show Gossip Girl as Frank Meltzer David is also an experienced stuntman having performed stunts in The Dark Knight 2008 as one of Banes Mercenaries After working closely with professional wrestling legend Tommy Dreamer on the horror movie set of Army Of The Damned 2013 David began a career in the squared circle Under Dreamers guidance Gere began performing as the villainous heel manager DG Haven The character has a cult level following and is established in major promotions throughout North America David is currently continuing his acting career and is a producing partner for several major production companies including Verdi Productions and Woodhaven Media Gere launched his new production company Shadow Vale Productions in 2018 David Gere resides in Connecticut where he owns several nightlife venues David is also an accomplished abstract painter his pieces have appeared in various films and his work has been commissioned by celebrity peers David is very devoted to charitable causes for children ranging from The United Way to local organizations including his own youth mentor program He often credits his focus for helping young people along with his drive and desire to create to the difficult loss he experienced as a boy