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David Shapiro

David is a SAG-AFTRA actor who has performed in feature films, short films, commercials, theatre and has worked as a background actor in major productions including Beetlejuice Beetlejuice and Law and Order SVU.

Training: Fundamental of Acting (Brandeis University), Acting for the Camera (Brandeis University)

Feature Films

Untitled Feature Film Multiverse Fan

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A film by Greg Katsoulis, coming 2026.

Commercials

NewPro, Love Your Home Protégé

Television commercial for NewPro Home Improvement

Made You Smile Smiler

Social media commercial for Altus Dental Insurance

Simon — Storylane, Love at First Demo

Social Media commercials for Storylane Software

Short Films

Fresh Start Danny

Danny had high hopes for college. Joining mid-year, it's not what he expected. Danny must learn to cope with his self-absorbed roommate, find community and navigate this new world. Starting fresh is never easy.

Frat Material Nelson

Nelson just wants to be in a frat. When he is turned down after rushing, Nelson ventures out to make his own...

I Think You're Breaking Up Drew

A recent college grad attempts a very challenging breakup.

Crossroads Ethan

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A film by Laokratis Cios, coming 2026.

Parody News Network Wargames

A parody of the classic 80s movie, Wargames.

Age of Ultron scene recreation Tony Stark

Recreation of Wood Chopping scene from Avengers: Age of Ultron.

Background Roles

David has worked as a background actor in films and television and has done so in three states and two countries.

  • Julia S2 E7 — Bowler (Massachusetts)
  • Ishmael — Dead Body (New Zealand)
  • Beetlejuice Beetlejuice — Trick or Treater (Massachusetts)
  • Ella McCay — Wedding Guest (Rhode Island)
  • Law and Order S24 E6 — High School Student (New York)
  • Law and Order SVU S26 E16 — Hospital Patient (New York)
  • MassBio PharmaDay - Audience Member
  • Tony — College Student (Massachusetts)
  • Boston Blue — Pedestrian (Massachusetts)
  • Weekend Warriors — Sports fan (Massachusetts)
Background role at MassBio PharmaDay. MassBio PharmaDay
Background role still. Law & Order

Theatre

The Laramie ProjectJon Peacock, Father Roger Schmit, and others

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Played multiple roles in the fall play at Concord Carlisle Regional High School, Nov 2019.

The Drowsy ChaperoneThe Man in the Chair

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Lead actor in the spring musical at Concord Carlisle Regional High School, May 2019.

More Theatre Credits

  • Population One — Multiple Characters (Brandeis University Freeplay)
  • Metamorphoses — Hades and Vertumnus (Concord Carlisle HS)
  • The Tempest — Trinculo (Concord Carlisle HS)
  • Guys and Dolls — Joey Biltmore (Concord Carlisle HS)
  • Much Ado about Nothing — Verges (Concord Carlisle HS)
  • House of York — Earl of Rutland (Guilford College)
David in House of York
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