David Manis
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- November 24, 1959 in Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
- Active Years
- 1993–2024 (32 Years)
- Total Credits
- 15 credits in database
Biography
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Name: David Manis.
Also Known As: Henry Carr.
Gender: Male.
Birthday: November 24, 1959.
Place of Birth: Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA.
Known For: Acting.
Known Credits: 15.
Acting Roles (TV): Guest-star roles on The X-Files, Bull, and The Blacklist.
Acting Roles (Voice): Voice actor - Dubbing: Tokyo Godfathers.
Theater: Extensive career in theater; appeared in 12 Broadway shows.
Broadway Show Titles: To Kill A Mockingbird, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, War Horse, The Coast of Utopia, and Arcadia.
Playwright Works: Romeo Rosaline Potpan Juliet, Words Fail Me, and Pretending To Be Danish.
David Manis is an actor born on November 24, 1959, in Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA. Also known as Henry Carr, he is recognized for guest-starring roles on television series such as The X-Files, Bull, and The Blacklist. His credits include voice acting for the dubbing of Tokyo Godfathers. Manis has an extensive career in theater, having appeared in 12 Broadway productions, including War Horse, Arcadia, The Coast of Utopia, To Kill A Mockingbird, and The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time. Additionally, he is a playwright with works including Romeo Rosaline Potpan Juliet, Words Fail Me, and Pretending To Be Danish.
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Career overview
David Manis is an actor known for his television guest-star roles on The X-Files, Bull, and The Blacklist, alongside his extensive work in the theater. Born in Ann Arbor, Michigan, on November 24, 1959, he has a known credit total of fifteen and is also known by the alternate name Henry Carr. In addition to his screen acting, his career includes voice acting and dubbing work, such as his contribution to the film Tokyo Godfathers.
Throughout his stage career, Manis has appeared in twelve Broadway shows. His theatrical credits include notable productions such as To Kill A Mockingbird, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, War Horse, The Coast of Utopia, and Arcadia. Alongside his acting performances on stage and screen, he has also worked as a playwright, with writing credits that include the works Romeo Rosaline Potpan Juliet, Words Fail Me, and Pretending To Be Danish.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
15 titles- The Front Room (2024) as Old Man
- The Gilded Age (2022) as Bishop
- FBI: Most Wanted (2020) as Prof. Ben Lifkowitz
- Dickinson (2019) as Minister
- The Good Fight (2017) as Minister
- The Blacklist (2013) as Warren Bostwick
- Monk (2002) as Prosecutor
- Dahmer (2002) as Shop Steward
- Law & Order: Criminal Intent (2001) as Charles Ergen
- The Guardian (2001) as Dr. Braxton
- Boston Public (2000) as Mr. Delray
- The King of Queens (1998) as Dr. Linhardt
- The X-Files (1993) as Holman Hardt
- Frasier (1993) as Terence
- Dave's World (1993) as Chet
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is David Manis best known for?
David Manis is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Front Room (2024), The Gilded Age (2022), FBI: Most Wanted (2020), Dickinson (2019).
When and where was David Manis born?
David Manis was born on November 24, 1959 in Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA.
How many credits does David Manis have?
David Manis has accumulated over 15 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1993 to 2024.
What is David Manis's background in cinema and television?
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Dickinson (2019) as Minister — aged about 59
- The X-Files (1993) as Holman Hardt — aged about 33
- Monk (2002) as Prosecutor — aged about 42
- The Gilded Age (2022) as Bishop — aged about 62
- Frasier (1993) as Terence — aged about 33
- FBI: Most Wanted (2020) as Prof. Ben Lifkowitz — aged about 60
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