David Copperfield American Actor Born 1956 in Metuchen
David Copperfield · illusionist and writer · American
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Biography
David Copperfield (16 September 1956, Metuchen) is an American actor. Audiences know him from Scrubs (2001) and Wizards of Waverly Place (2007).
Early life
He studied at Fordham University and Metuchen High School.
Career
Records list Terror Train (1980) as his earliest screen credit. In the 1990s, he appeared in Prêt-à-Porter (1994). The 2010s brought The Incredible Burt Wonderstone (2013).
In all, 5 films and 2 TV series appear in his credits from 1980 to 2015. Comedy is the most frequent genre among his listed titles (2). The newest title on record is Unity, from 2015.
Recognition
His awards include the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame. Further recognition came with the Mandrake d'Or (2000) and the Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres. Altogether, 4 wins are listed.
Personal life
He has 3 children on record.
Filmography
7 credits| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Unity | Film | |
| 2013 | The Incredible Burt Wonderstone | Film | |
| 2009 | Oh My God | self | Film |
| 2007–2012 | Wizards of Waverly Place | TV series | |
| 2001–2010 | Scrubs | TV series | |
| 1994 | Prêt-à-Porter | Film | |
| 1980 | Terror Train | Film |
Awards and nominations
4 won, 0 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Mandrake d'Or | Won | |
| Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres | Won | ||
| Library of Congress Living Legend | Won | ||
| star on Hollywood Walk of Fame | Won |
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David Copperfield Photos
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Photo: turtlemom_nancy Nancy - Go MAGIC! (NBA) from Orlando, FL, USA · CC BY-SA 2.0 -
Photo: David Copperfield (owner), Homer Liwag (photographer). · CC0 -
Photo: Homer Liwag · CC0
Frequently asked questions
How old is David Copperfield?
David Copperfield is 70 years old, born on 16 September 1956 in Metuchen.
What is David Copperfield known for?
David Copperfield is known for Scrubs (2001) and Wizards of Waverly Place (2007).
What is David Copperfield’s nationality?
David Copperfield is American, born in Metuchen.
What is David Copperfield’s net worth?
David Copperfield’s net worth is estimated at $800 million (2013 figure).
Has David Copperfield won any awards?
Yes. 4 awards are on record, including Mandrake d'Or (2000).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q139637), accessed October 2026
- Photo: Homer Liwag · Public domain
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