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David Ellefson

Known For
Acting
Born
November 12, 1964 in Jackson, Minnesota, USA
Active Years
1991–2026 (36 Years)
Total Credits
34 credits in database
Acting Born Nov 12, 1964 Jackson, Minnesota, USA 34 credits
34
Total Credits
1991–2026
36 Years Career Span
5
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Task: Write a factual identity profile of David Ellefson (Acting).
Constraints:
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[1] TMDB: Known for acting. 31 known credits. Gender: Male. Birthday: November 12, 1964. Place of Birth: Jackson, Minnesota, USA. Also known as Megadeth.
[2] IMDb: Born 12 November 1964 in Jackson, Minnesota, USA. Actor and composer. Known for Super Mario Bros. (1993), Dwellers (2021), and The Lucid: Hair (2022). Married to Julie Foley since 1993. Two children.
[3] TMDB Bio: Musician, renowned bassist, member of American thrash metal band Megadeth.
[4] Wikipedia: David Warren "Dave" Ellefson. Born 12 November 1964 in Jackson, Minnesota, USA. American bassist. Member of Megadeth. Founding member along with Dave Mustaine. Lives in Scottsdale, Arizona.
[5] Biographies.net: General mention.
Name: David Warren "Dave" Ellefson.
Birth Date: November 12, 1964.
Birth Place: Jackson, Minnesota, USA.
Professions: Musician, bassist, actor, composer.
Musical Career: Member of the American thrash metal band Megadeth; founding member alongside Dave Mustaine.
Acting Credits: Super Mario Bros. (1993), Dwellers (2021), and The Lucid: Hair (2022).
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Career

Career overview

Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Task: Write a 180-260 word career overview of David Ellefson (specifically focusing on Acting, based on the prompt's instruction "career overview of David Ellefson (Acting)").
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided sources.
No invented titles, names, dates, etc.
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Word count: 180-260 words.
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[1] TMDB: Known for acting, 31 known credits, Male, Birthday Nov 12, 1964, Place of Birth Jackson, Minnesota, USA. Also known as Megadeth.
[2] IMDb: Actor and composer. Known for Super Mario Bros. (1993), Dwellers (2021), and The Lucid: Hair (2022). Married to Julie Foley since 1993. Two children.
[3] TMDB Bio: Musician, renowned bassist, member of Megadeth.
[4] Simple Wikipedia: American bassist, member of Megadeth, founding member with Dave Mustaine. Lives in Scottsdale, Arizona.
[5] Biographies.net: General placeholder.
Name: David Ellefson (also David Warren "Dave" Ellefson).
Profession: Actor, composer, musician, bassist.
Acting Credits: Super Mario Bros. (1993), Dwellers (2021), The Lucid: Hair (2022).
Total Credits: 31 (from TMDB).
Musical connection: Member of the American thrash metal band Megadeth; founding member along with Dave Mustaine.
Paragraph 1: Introduction and Musical Background.
David Ellefson, also known as David Warren Dave Ellefson, is an American bassist, musician, composer, and actor. He is a founding member of the American thrash metal band Megadeth, having established the group alongside Dave Mustaine. Born on November 12, 1964, in Jackson, Minnesota, United States, Ellefson is recognized as a renowned bassist.
Paragraph 2: Acting Career.
In addition to his musical career, Ellefson has established a presence in film and television. He is credited with 31 known credits in the industry. His acting work includes appearances in the 1993 production Super Mario Bros., the 2021 film Dwellers, and The Lucid: Hair in 2022. His professional contributions extend to work as a composer.
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"David Ellefson, also known as David Warren Dave Ellefson, is an American bassist, musician, composer, and actor. He is a founding member of the American thrash metal band Megadeth, having established the group alongside Dave Mustaine. Born on November 12, 1964, in Jackson, Minnesota, United States, Ellefson is recognized as a renowned bassist.

In addition to his musical career, Ellefson has established a presence in film and television. He is credited with 31 known credits in the industry. His acting work includes appearances in the 1993 production Super Mario Bros., the 2021 film Dwellers, and The Lucid: Hair in 2022. His professional contributions extend to work as a composer."

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Career timeline

Back to the Beginning: Ozzy's Final BowRobot DraculaBunker HeightsBunker Heights · Executive Producer
Di'Anno: Iron Maiden's Lost SingerThis Was My Life: Nick Menza's Metal Memories with Megadeth and BeyondThis Was My Life: Nick Menza's Metal Memories with Megadeth and Beyond · Producer
Beneath the Bassline - Lost BackstageDwellersDwellers · ProducerBay Area Godfathers II
Murder in the Front Row: The San Francisco Bay Area Thrash Metal Story
Megadeth: Live at Wacken Open Air 2017Megadeth Bloodstock 2017Sepultura Endurance
Megadeth: Hellfest 2016
Building the Beast: The Making of Metal Allegiance
Megadeth: Countdown to Extinction - Live
Megadeth: [2012] Guitar Center Sessions
Megadeth: Maquinaria FestivalCannibal Corpse: Global EviscerationMegadeth: [2011] SWU Festival
The Big Four: Live in SofiaLemmyMegadeth - Rust in Peace LiveMegadeth - The Big Four - Live from Sofia, Bulgaria
F5: Live - For all Seasons
Megadeth: Rude Awakening
Megadeth: Monsters Of Rock 1998
Late Show with David Letterman
Megadeth - Live at Hammersmith Odeon
Hard 'N Heavy Volume 10Megadeth: Rock in Rio 1991

Full Filmography

34 titles
  • Back to the Beginning: Ozzy's Final Bow (2026) as Self
  • Robot Dracula (2026) as David
  • Bunker Heights (2026) as Cranford
  • Bunker Heights (2026) Executive Producer
  • Di'Anno: Iron Maiden's Lost Singer (2025) as Self
  • This Was My Life: Nick Menza's Metal Memories with Megadeth and Beyond (2025)
  • This Was My Life: Nick Menza's Metal Memories with Megadeth and Beyond (2025) Producer
  • Beneath the Bassline - Lost Backstage (2021) as Self
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  • Dwellers (2021) as Ellefson
  • Dwellers (2021) Producer
  • Bay Area Godfathers II (2021) as Self
  • Murder in the Front Row: The San Francisco Bay Area Thrash Metal Story (2019) as Self
  • Megadeth: Live at Wacken Open Air 2017 (2017) as Bass
  • Megadeth Bloodstock 2017 (2017) as Bass
  • Sepultura Endurance (2017) as himself
  • Megadeth: Hellfest 2016 (2016) as Bass
  • Building the Beast: The Making of Metal Allegiance (2015) as Self
  • Megadeth: Countdown to Extinction - Live (2013) as Bass
  • Megadeth: [2012] Guitar Center Sessions (2012) as Bass
  • Megadeth: Maquinaria Festival (2011) as Bass
  • Cannibal Corpse: Global Evisceration (2011) as Himself
  • Megadeth: [2011] SWU Festival (2011) as Bass
  • The Big Four: Live in Sofia (2010) as Bass
  • Lemmy (2010) as Self
  • Megadeth - Rust in Peace Live (2010) as Bass/Backing Vocals
  • Megadeth - The Big Four - Live from Sofia, Bulgaria (2010) as Bass/Backing Vocals
  • F5: Live - For all Seasons (2007) as himself
  • Megadeth: Rude Awakening (2002) as Bass
  • Megadeth: Monsters Of Rock 1998 (1998) as Bass
  • Late Show with David Letterman (1993) as Self - Musical Guest
  • Megadeth - Live at Hammersmith Odeon (1992) as Self
  • Hard 'N Heavy Volume 10 (1991) as Self
  • Megadeth: Rock in Rio 1991 (1991) as Bass
  • Megadeth - Live at Resurrection Fest EG 2018 as Bass

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is David Ellefson best known for?

David Ellefson is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Back to the Beginning: Ozzy's Final Bow (2026), Di'Anno: Iron Maiden's Lost Singer (2025), Lemmy (2010), Late Show with David Letterman (1993).

When and where was David Ellefson born?

David Ellefson was born on November 12, 1964 in Jackson, Minnesota, USA.

How many credits does David Ellefson have?

David Ellefson has accumulated over 34 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1991 to 2026.

What is David Ellefson's background in cinema and television?

Role: Meticulous television and film archivist. Task: Write a factual identity profile of David Ellefson (Acting). Constraints: Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES. No invention/guessing (titles, names, dates, etc.). Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose. Plain text ONLY (no markdown, no as...

David Ellefson by the numbers

34credits
33films
1TV series
1991–2026active years

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