American actor
Dave Vescio
Born David Allan Vescio
(1970-06-24 ) June 24, 1970 (age 54) Education Atlantic Theater Company Occupation(s) Soldier, actor, photojournalist Years active 2005–present Height 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
David Allen Vescio (born June 24, 1970) is an American actor and former soldier and photojournalist best known for his villainous roles in film and television.[ 1] Such as his role in the films Hick ,[ 2] Lost Soul , House of Flesh Mannequins , Air Collision , Gemini Rising and Virus X .[ 3] [ 4]
Early life
When Vescio was young his father was in the army which led him to move twelve times by the time he was 18. He also went to three different elementary schools, two middle schools, and two high schools. Dave Vescio lived in seven different states by that time of traveling.[ 5]
Service in the US military
Vescio served in the US army with the 25th Infantry Division (United States) as an infantryman and was honored for making a citizen's arrest by KNX Newsradio (CBS Radio )[ 6]
Substance abuse
While in the military Vescio became a substance abuser of alcohol and illegal drugs. In an interview he stated: "I was mostly dealing LSD , sometimes cocaine , sometimes steroids ".[ 7] He was eventually caught and evaded the police for a year and a half before being arrested in the state of Virginia at the age of 23 and then sentenced to ten years at Fort Leavenworth Maximum security prison .[ 6]
Filmography
Film
Year
Title
Role
Notes
2005
Manic
The Man
Short film
2005
Blue Hour
Eyepatch
2005
SomePlace Wonderful
Toothfairy
Short film
2006
Damon
Ciscirri
2006
Wunderkind
Willy
Short film
2007
Kill Your Inner Child
Aaron
Video
2008
Paula Peril: Midnight Is the Darkest Hour
Delphi
2008
The Two Men
Jack
2008
Wading
Waiter
Short film
2009
Spicy Mac Project
FBI David
2009
Truly Blessed
Jeremy
2009
Soul Diaspora
Zach
2009
Sister of Night
Kafni
2009
Lost Soul
Donald
2010
The Alley
Det. DeAngelo
2010
Q for Death
David Jacobs
Video
2010
Changing Hands
Tony
2011
Vic
Dave
Short film
2011
The Custom Mary
Pat
2011
Hick
Stranger
2012
Delusions of Grandeur
Guy
2012
Air Collision
Eli Reyher
Video
2012
The Millionaire Tour
Eddie
2012
Betty I Am
Bruce the Killer
2013
Alien Rising
Dr. Bainbridge
2013
Revelation Road 2 The Sea of Glass and Fire
Dale
2013
Vanquisher
Dr. Walter Zeigler
2013
The Trials of Cate McCall
Sign Man
Post-production
2013
The Divine Order
Elyon
Post-production
2014
The Legacy of Avril Kyte
Vandal
Pre-production
2014
Holy Masquerade
Andy
Announced
2014
Last Supper
Rocco
Thanksgiving 2014 Release
????
Blood on the Border
Bennie
Pre-production
????
Chinook
Shane
Announced
Television
Year
Title
Role
Notes
2007
The Real Roswell
Maj. Jesse Marcel
TV film
2007
Andrew Jackson
Sen. John Tyler
TV film
2008
Bedside Manor
Prostate Patient
Episode: "Prostate Problems"
2008
Amazing Sports Stories
Bootlegger
Episode: "Mysterious Montague: Golf's Greatest Con Man"
2008
Pushing Twilight
Security Guard
Episode: "Justin"
2009
The Skyjacker That Got Away
FBI Special Agent
TV film
2010
1000 Ways to Die
Religious Fanatic
Episode: "Gratefully Dead"
2011
Got Home Alive
Walter Kieser
Episode: "Jailed in Katrina, Bhutan Motorcycle Crash, Kings Canyon Rescue"
References
^ "Stranger danger: 'Hick' villain Dave Vescio's true crime backstory" . Yahoo Movies . May 11, 2012. Retrieved January 19, 2013 .
^ "Interview with Dave Vescio" . thecelebritycafe . Archived from the original on September 20, 2012. Retrieved January 19, 2013 .
^ "Latest Titles With Dave Vescio" . IMDb.
^ "How To Rob A House Steals the Micro Horror-Comedy Award" . Filmoria . August 16, 2017. Retrieved April 4, 2018 .
^ Lindsay, Latte (August 16, 2015). Mr. Nice Guy, an interview with Dave Vescio . Lattelindsay.com. Retrieved January 8, 2022.
^ a b "Dave Vescio: military, ex-con and actor" . January 18, 2013.
^ "Stranger danger: 'Hick' villain Dave Vescio's true crime backstory" . May 11, 2012.
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