Who is David Walton? Everything You Need to Know

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Also Known As: David B. Walton

Age: 46 Years, 46 Year Old Males

Family:

Spouse/Ex-: Majandra Delfino (m. 2011)

father: John Hunter Walton Jr.

mother: Carolyn K. Walton

children: Cecilia Delphine Walton, Louis Augustus Walton

Born Country: United States

Actors American Men

Height: 6'4" (193 cm), 6'4" Males

City: Boston

U.S. State: Massachusetts

More Facts

education: Brown University

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1

What are some popular movies or TV shows starring David Walton?

David Walton is known for his roles in TV shows such as "New Girl," "About a Boy," and "9JKL," as well as movies like "Bad Moms" and "Fired Up!"
2

Has David Walton ever appeared in any Broadway productions?

Yes, David Walton has appeared in several Broadway productions, including "Breakfast at Tiffany's" and "Perfect Arrangement."
3

What is David Walton's acting style or approach to his roles?

David Walton is known for his versatility as an actor, being able to seamlessly transition between comedic and dramatic roles with ease.
4

Does David Walton have any upcoming projects in the entertainment industry?

As of the latest information available, David Walton is set to star in the upcoming TV series "The Crew" on Netflix.
5

How does David Walton prepare for his roles in TV shows and movies?

David Walton is known to immerse himself in the characters he portrays by conducting research, working closely with directors and fellow cast members, and embracing the emotional depth of each role.

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Career

After graduating from ‘Brown University’, David Walton moved to New York, to etch out a career in acting. He also started studying acting at ‘The Actor’s Center’. As a struggling actor, he started selling high-quality knives to make ends meet. Simultaneously, he was also appearing on stage in different small scale productions. In 2002, he appeared in the short ‘Fighting Still Life’. He was then cast in the Naked Angel’s theatre production of ‘One Day on Wall Street’ (2003).

Fox executive, Marcia Shulman came to see the play and funnily enough, David Walton sold her a set of knives. Luckily, the meeting and Walton’s performance in the play were enough to convince Shulman to cast him in the TV sitcom ‘Cracking Up’ (2004 – 2006). This was David Walton’s breakthrough role and set the tone for the rest of his career as a talented comedic actor. In 2004, he also made his movie debut with a small role in ‘Stateside’. His next major role came in the NBC series ‘Heist’ (2006). Unfortunately, the series was canceled after six episodes due to low ratings.

Walton’s next major role was as Danny Franklin in the web series ‘Quaterlife’ (2008). He also co-starred in the American teen-comedy movie ‘Fired Up!’ (2009). It, however, tanked at the box office. He had better success playing Wayne, in the TV series ‘100 Questions’ (2010). David Walton followed that up with another leading role, in the comedy series ‘Perfect Couples’ (2010 – 2011). These two roles really established him as a comedic talent on TV on par with the best of his generation.

2010 continued to be one of the biggest years of David Walton’s career. He co-starred in the musical movie ‘Burlesque’ alongside the likes of Cher and Christina Aguilera. The movie not only earned a ‘Golden Globe’ nomination, but also generated more than US $80 million in profits. He then went on to produce and co-star in the sitcom ‘Bent’ (2012). It was, however canceled due to low ratings. Walton then portrayed Sam Sweeney in the Fox sitcom ‘New Girl’ (2012 – 2018). In 2014, he was seen in movies like ‘Think Like a Man Too’ and ‘Break Point’, before landing the role of Will Freeman in the series ‘About a Boy’ (2014 – 2015).

In 2016, he had a recurring role in the series ‘Masters of Sex’. David Walton then co-starred as Mike Mitchell in the movie ‘Bad Moms’ (2016). The movie was a massive hit making more than US $183.9 million against a budget of just US $22 million. He reprised his role in the sequel, ‘A Bad Moms Christmas’ (2017). The movie again generated profits of more than US $100 million. The same year he also landed the leading role of Andrew in ‘9JKL’ (2017 – 2018) and a recurring role in ‘Brockmire’ (2017). His upcoming projects include the movie ‘Later Days’ and the TV series ‘Super Simple Love Story’.

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Family & Personal Life

David Walton was born on October 27, 1978, in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. His parents are John Hunter Walton Jr. and Carolyn K. Walton. He has six siblings. His two brothers are Will Hovey and Burr Hovey. His four sisters are, Amanda Walton, Jennifer Burke, Hilary Lehman, and Francie Karlen. He completed his early education from the ‘St. Paul’s School’ in Concord. He went on to graduate from ‘Brown University’ in Providence, Rhode Island.

David Walton fell in love with and married actress Majandra Delfino (born February 20, 1981), on March 18, 2011. They got married in a private ceremony at the ‘Trinity Cathedral’, in Miami. The couple welcomed their daughter, Cecilia Delphine Walton on June 14, 2012. Their son, Louis Augustus Walton was born on November 10, 2013.

Facts About David Walton

David Walton is an accomplished musician and can play multiple instruments, including the guitar and piano.

He is a skilled chef and enjoys experimenting with new recipes in the kitchen.

David Walton is a dedicated environmentalist and actively participates in conservation efforts in his community.

In his free time, he enjoys practicing meditation and mindfulness to stay centered and focused.

David Walton has a quirky talent for impersonating famous celebrities, often entertaining his friends with his spot-on impressions.

David Walton Biography

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What are some popular movies or TV shows starring David Walton?

Has David Walton ever appeared in any Broadway productions?

What is David Walton's acting style or approach to his roles?

Does David Walton have any upcoming projects in the entertainment industry?

How does David Walton prepare for his roles in TV shows and movies?