David A.R. White has been a working actor, director and producer in Los
Angeles for twenty years. He was raised in a small Mennonite farming
community outside of Dodge City, Kansas.
At the age of 19, without knowing anyone, David moved to LA, and only six
months after moving, landed a recurring role on the hit top 10, TV CBS sitcom,
Evening Shade for four years. He played the best friend of Burt Reynolds’s son.
David then went on to guest appearances on such shows as: Coach, Saved by the
Bell, Sisters, Melrose Place, Martial Law and many others.
In 1999, produced and starred in his first feature length film The Moment After.
The following year, he produced and starred in the groundbreaking Theatrical
film, Mercy Streets opposite Eric Roberts, Stacy Keach and Cynthia Watros.
David was nominated for a movie guide’s “best actor” award for his dual roles in
the film. Sony picked up both films for distribution. David kept producing and
starring in films throughout the next several years.
Early in 2006, David became a founding partner in the film
distribution/production entity PURE FLIX. www.pureflix.com
Today, Pure Flix maintains its position as the number one Faith based studio,
producing and distributing more films in this genre than any other studio.
David also maintains his position as one of the most prolific actors/filmmakers
in the faith based arena, as he writes, directs, produces and stars in many of the
films.
David has starred in close to 20 films. These films have sold millions of units all
over the world. Some of his film credits include: SIX...the Mark Unleashed, The
Moment After 1,2, In the Blink of an Eye, Hidden Secrets, Holyman Undercover,
Run On, Marriage Retreat, Me Again and Jerusalem Countdown (based on the
best selling book that sold over 2 million units).
In 2012, David created, produced and starred in the UP original film, Brother
White. He co-starred with Reginald Vel Johnson, Jackee, Victoria Jackson,
academy award nominee Bruce Davison, Ray Wise and his lovely real life wife,
Andrea Logan White. At the Television Critics Association that year, David got
rave reviews and became a darling, charming the critics with his real life
Mennonite stories, (how he grew up just like the Amish, but WITH electricity).
For his performance in Brother White, David was named a finalist in 5th Annual
Cable FAX Program Awards in the category of Best Actor/Actress - Family
Friendly
In September 2012, David starred in Encounter…Paradise Lost, the sequel to
sleeper hit The Encounter, which David directed.
In early 2013, David starred in the End times thriller Revelation Road. In
September, 2013, David’s sequel, Revelation Road 2 hit’s stores nationwide. He
starred again with his wife, Brian Bosworth, Ray Wise, Steve “Sting” Borden, and
Eric Roberts.
In 2014, David produced and Co-starred in the #1 independent movie of the year,
God's Not Dead. David Co-starred with Kevin Sorbo.
The film co-starred Kevin Sorbo, Dean Cain and Willie and Kory Robertson from
Duck Dynasty. Also in 2014, David produced the Sony Film, which he helped
create with his wife, Mom’s Night Out. This movie starred Patricia Heaton, Trace
Atkins, Sean Astin and his wife, Andrea Logan White.
In 2014, David released the third installment of his Revelation Road Series…The
Black Rider. In this installment, he starred opposite James Denton and Kevin
Sorbo.
In 2015, David starred opposite Billy Gardell (CBS’ Mike and Molly) in the
action/comedy Dancer and the Dame. In 2015 David produced Pure Flix's follow
up to God's Not Dead, Do You Believe. Also in 2015 David starred in the awaited
sequel God’s Not Dead 2. David is about to star in his sitcom Winner’s Circle and
set to go into production November 2015.
David’s passion has always been to further the Christian faith based genre with
excellence in every way. His love for the Lord has governed the projects he
attaches himself to. David and his wife live in Los Angeles with their three
children.