David Kaufman (actor) facts for kids
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David Kaufman
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| Born | July 23, 1961 |
| Alma mater | UCLA |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1982–present |
| Spouse(s) |
Lisa Picotte
(m. 1990) |
| Children | 2, including Grace |
David Kaufman (born July 23, 1961) is an American actor. He is famous for his voice work in many cartoons and video games. You might know him as Danny Fenton/Danny Phantom from Danny Phantom. He also voiced Jimmy Olsen in different DC Comics shows. Other well-known roles include Dexter Douglas in Freakazoid! and Marty McFly in the Back to the Future animated series. He often voices characters that sound like actor Michael J. Fox.
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Early Life and Acting Beginnings
David Kaufman grew up in St. Louis, Missouri. He started acting when he was very young. His kindergarten teacher gave him the main role of Santa Claus in their class play. This was his first acting experience.
When he was 18, Kaufman moved to California. He went to the UCLA. There, he studied theater arts to learn more about acting.
Acting Career Highlights
David Kaufman has worked on many projects. He often worked with actors from the Daly family. For example, he voiced Jimmy Olsen alongside Tim Daly in Superman: The Animated Series. He also appeared with Tim Daly in the TV show Wings. Later, he worked with Tim's sister, Tyne Daly, and voiced Jimmy Olsen again in Justice League: Doom.
Kaufman has also appeared in commercials. One of his memorable roles was as a dancing stockboy. This was for a Hi-C Ecto Cooler commercial in 1989.
Personal Life
David Kaufman is married to actress Lisa Picotte. They got married on June 30, 1990. They have two children together. Both of their children are also actors, including their daughter Grace Kaufman.
Voice and Acting Roles
Television Series Roles
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1982 | Little House on the Prairie | Carl Edwards | Episode: "A Promise to Keep" |
| 1983 | Simon & Simon | Steve Bannon | Episode: "Bail Out" |
| 1984-1987 | Down to Earth | Duane Preston | Main role (106 episodes) |
| 1986-1989 | Highway to Heaven | Joseph Soloman, Howie | 2 episodes |
| 1987 | Night Court | Spiros | Episode: "Here's to You, Mrs. Robinson" |
| 1987 | Kids Like These | Richie | Television film |
| 1989 | Your Mother Wears Combat Boots | Jimmy Anderson | Television film |
| 1990 | Just the Ten of Us | Fred | Episode: "Perfect Date" |
| 1991-1993 | Matlock | Mark Randall, Danny Hayes | 2 episodes |
| 1991-1992 | Back to the Future | Marty McFly | Voice, main role (26 episodes) |
| 1991 | The Last ... | Bert | Television film |
| 1992 | Haunted Lives: True Ghost Stories | Tim Clanton | Episode: "Motel Hell" |
| 1994 | Animaniacs | Steven Seagull | Voice, episode: "Miami Mama-Mia" |
| 1995 | Dweebs | Morley | Main role (10 episodes) |
| 1995 | Wings | Rick | Episode: "Let's Call the Whole Thing Off" |
| 1995-1997 | Freakazoid! | Dexter Douglas | Voice, 9 episodes |
| 1996-2000 | Superman: The Animated Series | Jimmy Olsen | Voice, recurring role |
| 1997 | Step by Step | Devon | Episode: "The Facts of Life" |
| 1998 | From the Earth to the Moon | David Gibson | Episode: "We Interrupt This Program" |
| 1999 | Touched by an Angel | Corey Leonard | Episode: "The Last Day of the Rest of Your Life" |
| 2000 | The West Wing | Bob Fowler | Episode: "The Lame Duck Congress" |
| 2000 | CSI: Crime Scene Investigation | Nate Metz | Episode: "Unfriendly Skies" |
| 2000 | Hollywood Off-Ramp | Stephen Dewalt | Episode: "Along Came a Spider" |
| 2001 | Citizen Baines | Charles Newton | 2 episodes |
| 2002 | Presidio Med | Norman Drum | 7 episodes |
| 2003 | Stuart Little | Stuart Little | Voice, main role (13 episodes) |
| 2003 | Justice League | Jimmy Olsen | Voice, episode: "Only a Dream" Pt. 1 |
| 2004-2007 | Danny Phantom | Danny Fenton / Danny Phantom, additional voices | Voice, main role |
| 2004 | Boston Legal | Dr. Sam Karp | Episode: "Change of Course" |
| 2004 | ER | Nick Dunn | 2 episodes |
| 2004 | Stargate SG-1 | Mark Gilmor | Episode: "Zero Hour" |
| 2005 | The Closer | David Jones | Episode: "Fantasy Date" |
| 2005-2006 | The Buzz on Maggie | Aldrin Pesky | Voice, 18 episodes |
| 2009 | Star Wars: The Clone Wars | Jaybo Hood | Voice, episode: "Mystery of a Thousand Moons" |
| 2012 | The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes | Human Torch | Voice, 2 episodes |
| 2012 | The Legend of Korra | Arik | Voice, episode: "Long Live the Queen" |
| 2014-2016 | Doc McStuffins | Sproingo Boingo | Voice, 3 episodes |
| 2015-2018 | Goldie & Bear | Jack, Brix | Voice, recurring role (17 episodes) |
| 2018 | Hawaii Five-0 | Trent Sanders | Episode: "Kopi Wale No I Ka I'a A 'Eu No Ka Ilo" |
Film Roles
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2000 | Tom Sawyer | Additional voices | |
| 2001 | Pearl Harbor | Young Nervous Doctor | |
| 2002 | Role of a Lifetime | Chick Desmond | |
| 2006 | Red Riding Hood | Hunter's Father | |
| 2006 | Superman: Brainiac Attacks | Jimmy Olsen | Voice, direct-to-video |
| 2008 | Prom Night | Businessman | |
| 2011 | Green Lantern: Emerald Knights | Rubyn | Voice, direct-to-video |
| 2012 | Justice League: Doom | Jimmy Olsen | Voice, direct-to-video |
| 2012 | Superman vs. The Elite | Jimmy Olsen | Voice, direct-to-video |
Video Game Roles
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2002 | Stuart Little: Big City Adventures | Stuart Little | |
| 2002 | Superman: Shadow of Apokolips | Jimmy Olsen | |
| 2002 | Hot Wheels: Velocity X | Nitro, Max | |
| 2004 | Nicktoons Movin' | Danny Fenton / Danny Phantom | |
| 2005 | Nicktoons Unite! | Danny Fenton / Danny Phantom | |
| 2006 | Nicktoons: Battle for Volcano Island | Danny Fenton / Danny Phantom | |
| 2007 | Nicktoons: Attack of the Toybots | Danny Fenton / Danny Phantom | |
| 2008 | SpongeBob SquarePants featuring Nicktoons: Globs of Doom | Danny Fenton / Danny Phantom | |
| 2014 | Broken Age | Marek | |
| 2021 | Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl | Danny Fenton / Danny Phantom | |
| 2022 | Nickelodeon Extreme Tennis | Danny Fenton / Danny Phantom | |
| 2022 | Nickelodeon Kart Racers 3: Slime Speedway | Danny Fenton / Danny Phantom | |
| 2023 | Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 | Danny Fenton / Danny Phantom, Ectopuses |
Commercial Appearances
David Kaufman has also lent his voice and acting to many commercials, including:
- AT&T (with Ray Walston)
- Pepsi (with Cindy Crawford)
- Blockbuster (with Magic Johnson)
- Kid Cuisine (as the voice of K. C. Penguin)
He also appeared in ads for Honda, Hi-C Ecto-Cooler, Maxwell House, Dentyne, Chili's, Midas, Wendy's, Twiglets, and British Petroleum.
Stage Performances
Kaufman has received awards and nominations for his stage work in Los Angeles. He has been a member of the West Coast Ensemble for over ten years. Some of his stage roles include:
- Skeets Miller in Floyd Collins
- Prosecutor Gilmer in To Kill a Mockingbird
- George Lewis in Once in a Lifetime
- Orestes in Electra
- Tyler in Merrily We Roll Along
- Ronnie Shaughnessy in The House of Blue Leaves
- Callimaco in The Mandrake
- Eugene Jerome in Biloxi Blues
- Paul Palmer in A Quarrel of Sparrows
- Stewie in Night and Her Stars
