FrameThrower · Actors · David Dastmalchian
David Dastmalchian
9 films · 704 frames · top-billed in 2 · 2015–2024
Born 21 July 1975 · Pennsylvania, USA
David Dastmalchian is an American actor, writer, and producer. He has had supporting roles in a number of superhero franchises: he portrayed Thomas Schiff in The Dark Knight (2008), Kurt and Veb in the Ant-Man franchise, Abra Kadabra in the CW's The Flash, and Polka-Dot Man in The Suicide Squad (2021).
Dastmalchian has appeared in three films directed by Denis Villeneuve: Prisoners (2013), Blade Runner 2049 (2017), and Dune (2021). Although he is best known for his work as a character actor, Dastmalchian had leading roles in the 2014 semi-autobiographical film Animals, which he wrote, and the 2023 horror film Late Night with the Devil, which he produced. He is also set to portray Mr.…
How their films are shot
Measured across 704 frames from the 9 films we hold. This is the look of the work David takes, not a claim about any single frame — we index the cast of a film, never the people in a shot.
Across the 9 films we hold, 63% of their frames are night, 63% low key — the look of the work David takes.
Time of day
Lighting
Shot size
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Films in the library
Every poster opens that film — stills, cinematography notes and colour palette.
Late Night With The Devil
2023 · Jack Delroy
Relaxer
2018 · Cam
Afraid
2024 · Lightning
The Boogeyman
2023 · Lester Billings
Boston Strangler
2023 · Albert DeSalvo
Batman: The Long Halloween, Part One
2021 · Calendar Man (voice)
Batman: The Long Halloween, Part Two
2021 · Calendar Man / Penguin (voice)
The Suicide Squad
2021 · Polka-Dot Man
Ant-Man
2015 · Kurt
Often with
Shared films in this library, not a full filmography.
A reference database for filmmakers
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