David Jensen
Biography
Character actor David Jensen was born on September 23, 1952, in Pinckneyville, Illinois, though other biographical sources note his birthplace as DuQuoin, Illinois. He studied theater at LSU with John Dennis and worked on the early film work of Steven Soderbergh, which culminated in the low-budget comedy Schizopolis. Known in his acting career for a total of 87 known credits, he is recognized for his appearances in films including The Mist, Midnight Special, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, and A Love Song for Bobby Long. Additional sources also associate his filmography with titles such as Ocean's Eleven and True Detective. He is also known by the alternative name David E. Jensen.
Career overview
David Jensen is a character actor who was born in DuQuoin, Illinois, on September 23, 1952. He also goes by the name David E. Jensen and has amassed a large body of screen credits. For his education, he studied theater at LSU with John Dennis. Over the course of his career, Jensen has worked on the early film work of Steven Soderbergh, which included a role in the low-budget comedy Schizopolis, a film created in the spirit of Richard Lester and Bunuel.
Jensen is known for his appearances in a variety of feature films. Among his recognized credits are The Mist, Midnight Special, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, and A Love Song for Bobby Long. Additional films associated with his career include Ocean's Eleven and True Detective. With a total of 87 known acting credits documented in his filmography, Jensen continues to be recognized as a notable character actor in the film industry.
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Full Filmography
94 titles- The Hunting Wives (2025) as Doc Blevins
- Average Joe (2024) as Thomas
- Off Ramp (2023) as Virile
- Bingo Hell (2021) as Mario
- Outer Banks (2020) as Wes Genrette
- Outer Banks (2020) as Genrette
- Hillbilly Elegy (2020) as Mr. Selby
- The Quarry (2020) as Judge
- Walkaway Joe (2020) as Merle
- The Long Shadow (2020) as Doc
- The Domestics (2018) as Old Man
- Hover (2018) as Farm Intruder
- Toto (2018) as Actor
- Camera Obscura (2017) as Bernard
- The King of New Orleans (2017) as Larry Shirt
- Free State of Jones (2016) as Quitman
- Midnight Special (2016) as Elden
- Loving (2016) as Judge Bazile
- Smothered (2016) as Asshole
- Like Son (2016) as Wiley
- Zoo (2015) as Victor Holman
- Fantastic Four (2015) as War Room Soldier (uncredited)
- Hot Pursuit (2015) as Wayne
- Black or White (2015) as Eldridge
- The Parallax Theory (2015) as Phillip Cooper
- True Detective (2014) as Roy Purcell
- The Best of Me (2014) as Dr. Pundt
- Barefoot (2014) as Mr. Phelpmitter
- Delirium (2014)
- Kristy (2014) as Clerk
- King of Herrings (2014) as Gat
- King of Herrings (2014) Producer
- This Is the End (2013) as Cannibal #1
- Days of Reckoning: The Making of Universal Soldier 4 (2013) as Self
- Looper (2012) as Apt Super
- Battleship (2012) as NASA Director
- Universal Soldier: Day of Reckoning (2012) as Dr. Su
- The Courier (2012) as San Fran Tanna
- Alien Tornado (2012) as Armstrong
- Battle: Los Angeles (2011) as Psychiatrist
- Seeking Justice (2011) as Gas Attendant
- Carjacked (2011) as Customer
- Creature (2011) as Jimmy
- Ticking Clock (2011) as Jax
- The Mortician (2011) as Officier Laurel
- Apocalypse 2012: The World After Time Ends (2011) as Cannibal
- Jonah Hex (2010) as Turnbull's Guard
- I Love You Phillip Morris (2010) as Judge
- Welcome to the Rileys (2010) as Ed
- Cool Dog (2010) as Reuben Ledger
- Nora Roberts' Midnight Bayou (2009) as Realtor
- Beyond a Reasonable Doubt (2009) as Gary Spota
- Wolvesbayne (2009) as Dracula
- Taking Chances (2009) as Samuel Many Bulls
- The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008) as Doctor at Benjamin's Birth
- Warbirds (2008) as Colonel W.R. Hamilton
- The Mist (2007) as Myron
- The Reaping (2007) as Jim Wakeman
- Déjà Vu (2006) as Ferry Official
- Just My Luck (2006) as Stage Manager (as David E. Jensen)
- Thief (2006) as Pinky
- The Last Time (2006) as J.D.
- Lethal Seduction (2005) as Mitchel Harding
- A Love Song for Bobby Long (2004) as Junior
- Infidelity (2004) as Dr. Conway
- Searching for David's Heart (2004) as Mr. Casey
- Pop Rocks (2004) as Izzy
- Runaway Jury (2003) as Shamburg
- Solaris (2002) Grip
- Sonny (2002) as Mr. Penn
- Ocean's Eleven (2001) as Eye-in-the-Sky Technician #2
- Ocean's Eleven (2001) Grip
- Tempted (2001) as Blades Man
- Tempted (2001) Electrician
- Traffic (2000) as John
- Out of Sight (1998) Grip
- The Newton Boys (1998) as William Fahy
- Schizopolis (1997) as Elmo Oxygen
- Profiler (1996) as Getz
- A Very Brady Sequel (1996) Grip
- Gray's Anatomy (1996) Casting
- Gray's Anatomy (1996) Electrician
- The Underneath (1995) as Satellite Dish Installer
- Body Count (1995) as Forensics #1
- Mysteries of the Ancient World (1994) as King Henry II
- King of the Hill (1993) as Front Desk Clerk
- King of the Hill (1993) Grip
- Reservoir Dogs (1991) as Joe Cabot
- Kafka (1991) as The Laughing Man
- Kafka (1991) Electrician
- Convicts (1991) Electrician
- sex, lies, and videotape (1989) Best Boy Grip
- Winston (1987) as David
- God Hospital as Dove
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is David Jensen best known for?
David Jensen is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Hunting Wives (2025), Outer Banks (2020), Outer Banks (2020), Hillbilly Elegy (2020).
When and where was David Jensen born?
David Jensen was born on September 23, 1952 in Pinckneyville, Illinois, USA.
How many credits does David Jensen have?
David Jensen has accumulated over 94 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1987 to 2025.
What is David Jensen's background in cinema and television?
Character actor David Jensen was born on September 23, 1952, in Pinckneyville, Illinois, though other biographical sources note his birthplace as DuQuoin, Illinois. He studied theater at LSU with John Dennis and worked on the early film work of Steven Soderbergh, which culminated in the low-budget comedy Schizopolis. K...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Outer Banks (2020) as Wes Genrette — aged about 67
- Outer Banks (2020) as Genrette — aged about 67
- True Detective (2014) as Roy Purcell — aged about 61
- The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008) as Doctor at Benjamin's Birth — aged about 55
- The Best of Me (2014) as Dr. Pundt — aged about 61
- Ocean's Eleven (2001) as Eye-in-the-Sky Technician #2 — aged about 48
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