David Walton (actor)
Quick Facts
Biography
David B. Walton (born October 27, 1978) is an American actor. He is known for his role in the television sitcom Cracking Up (2004), as Liam Connor. He has starred in several television programs, including the drama series Heist (2006), and on the NBC comedies Perfect Couples (2010–2011), Bent (2012), and About a Boy (2014–2015). He played Dr. Rick in the comedy film Fired Up! (2009).
Early life and education
Born in Boston, Massachusetts, to John Hunter Walton Jr. and his wife, Carolyn K. Walton, he is one of seven siblings.
Walton attended The Park School in Brookline, Massachusetts and afterwards attended Dexter School in Brookline, Massachusetts, and the St. Paul's School in Concord, New Hampshire, graduating from the latter in 1997. He is a 2001 graduate of Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island.
Personal life
On March 18, 2011, Walton married actress Majandra Delfino in Miami, Florida. They have two children, daughter Cecilia Delphine Walton (born June 14, 2012) and son Louis Augustus Walton (born November 10, 2013).
Filmography
Film | |||
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Year | Film | Role | Other notes |
2002 | Fighting Still Life | Eric | |
2004 | Stateside | John Pelusso | |
2005 | New Car Smell | Dave | television film |
2007 | The World According to Barnes | N/A | |
2009 | Fired Up! | Dr. Rick | |
2010 | Burlesque | Mark the DJ | |
2014 | Think Like a Man Too | Terrell | |
2014 | Break Point | Darren | |
2016 | Bad Moms | Mike Mitchell | |
Television | |||
Year | Television | Role | Other notes |
2004 | Cracking Up | Liam Connor | 7 episodes; 2004–2006 |
2006 | The Loop | Marco | "Pilot" (Season 1, Episode 1) |
Heist | Ricky Watman | 5 episodes | |
2008 | Quarterlife | Danny | 5 episodes |
2009 | In Plain Sight | Willie Ripp/Willie Rabson | "One Night Stan" (Season 2, Episode 6) |
2010 | 100 Questions | Wayne | lead role |
Perfect Couples | Vance | lead role | |
2011 | Happy Endings | Henry | "Spooky Endings" (Season 2, Episode 5) |
2012 | Bent | Pete | lead role; also producer |
2012-2016 | New Girl | Sam Sweeney | 13 episodes |
2013 | The Makeover | Elliot Doolittle | Hallmark Hall of Fame –aired on January 27, 2013 |
2014 | Parenthood | Will Freeman | crossover from About a Boy "Jump Ball" (Season 5, Episode 13) |
2014–2015 | About a Boy | lead role | |
2016 | Angie Tribeca | Brad Wilson | "Beach Blanket Sting-O" (Season 2, Episode 3) |