The Secret Bird Lelo
A film by Jacob Christiansen, coming 2026.
Acting
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
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
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)
MassBio PharmaDay
Law & Order
Theatre
The Laramie ProjectJon Peacock, Father Roger Schmit, and others
Played multiple roles in the fall play at Concord Carlisle Regional High School, Nov 2019.
The Drowsy ChaperoneThe Man in the Chair
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)
