David Krumholtz is a versatile American actor and comedian, celebrated for his dynamic performances across film, television, and theater.
Born on May 15, 1978, in Queens, New York, Krumholtz grew up in a working-class Jewish family, the son of Michael, a postal worker, and Judy, a dental assistant.
His paternal grandparents immigrated from Poland, and his mother moved from Hungary to the U.S. in 1956.
With a career spanning over three decades, Krumholtz has become a familiar face, known for roles that blend humor, depth, and relatability.
Siblings
David has one older sister, Dawn Krumholtz.
While David has carved out a public career in the entertainment industry, Dawn has maintained a private life, with little information available about her professional or personal endeavors.
Unlike her brother, she has not pursued a path in the spotlight, and David has rarely spoken about her in interviews, respecting her preference for privacy.
Career
Krumholtz’s career kicked off with a Broadway debut in 1992, playing Young Charlie in Conversations with My Father alongside Judd Hirsch and Tony Shalhoub.
This role led to early film appearances in Life with Mikey (1993) and Addams Family Values (1993).
He gained widespread recognition as Bernard the Elf in The Santa Clause (1994) and its 2002 sequel, a role he reprised in the 2022 Disney+ series The Santa Clauses.
His portrayal of the sarcastic yet lovable elf became iconic among audiences.
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Krumholtz’s versatility shone in films like 10 Things I Hate About You (1999), where he played the quirky Michael Eckman, and the Harold & Kumar trilogy (2004–2011) as the eccentric Goldstein.
He showcased dramatic depth in The Ice Storm (1997), Slums of Beverly Hills (1998), and Oppenheimer (2023), where he portrayed physicist Isidor Isaac Rabi, earning praise for his nuanced performance in Christopher Nolan’s epic.
On television, Krumholtz led the CBS series Numb3rs (2005–2010) as math genius Charlie Eppes, a role that solidified his ability to anchor a show.
He also appeared in HBO’s The Deuce (2017–2019) and The Plot Against America (2020), along with guest roles on ER, Law & Order, and The Good Wife.
His voice work includes characters in Sausage Party (2016) and Star vs. the Forces of Evil.
Recently, Krumholtz expressed interest in joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe, campaigning for a role in the Fantastic Four reboot.
Accolades
Krumholtz’s work has earned him several honors and nominations.
For his role in Life with Mikey, he was nominated for a 1993 Young Artist Award.
He won Best Actor at the 2005 Slate Awards and Outstanding Achievement in Filmmaking: Acting at the Newport Beach Film Festival for My Suicidal Sweetheart.
As part of the ensemble for Bobby (2006), he shared the Hollywood Film Award for Ensemble of the Year.
n 2023, his performance in the Broadway play Leopoldstadt earned him a Drama League Award nomination for Distinguished Performance.
Additionally, Krumholtz received a Screen Actors Guild Award nomination for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture for Oppenheimer (2005) and Teen Choice Award nominations for his earlier work.
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