David Mazouz
Age: 23
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California U.S.
David Mazouz (/dəˈviːd məˈzuːz/; born February 19, 2001) is an American actor. He first came to prominence for his lead role as mute Jacob "Jake" Bohm in the TV series Touch and is best known as young Bruce Wayne in Fox's TV series Gotham, based on the DC Comics superhero created by Bill Finger and Bob Kane.
Career
Mazouz started his career in commercials opposite Kiefer Sutherland at age eight. In 2012, Mazouz again co- starred with Sutherland when he landed the role of mute Jacob "Jake" Bohm in the TV series Touch. Mazouz has acted in several television series including Mike & Molly, The Office, and Criminal Minds. Mazouz also appeared in the ABC show Private Practice as the adopted brother of Betsy.
In 2014, Mazouz landed his biggest role to date as Bruce Wayne in Fox's TV series Gotham. In 2015, he has a starring role in 6 Miranda Drive as Michael Taylor. Mazouz was cast in the 2015 film, Incarnate.
Personal life
Mazouz was born in Los Angeles, California, to Rachel, a psychotherapist, and Michael Mazouz, a physician. He has a sister, Rebecca. Mazouz and his family are Sabbath-observing, Kosher-keeping, observant Jews, of Sephardi descent. His father is of French Jewish background. His mother was born in the U.S. to Greek Jewish parents. Mazouz loves movies, writing lyrics, learning guitar, singing, dancing, and acting. He is fascinated with geography and maps.
Filmography
Film
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2011 | Coming & Going | Timmy | Directed by Edoardo Ponti |
2013 | Sanitarium | Steve Mansworth | Main Cast |
2014 | The Games Maker | Ivan Drago | Directed by Juan Pablo Buscarini |
2015 | Incarnate | Cameroon | Post-production |
2016 | The Darkness | Michael Taylor | Release date May 13, 2016; horror thriller film directed by Greg McLean |
TBA | Conversations with Andy | Preston | Announced; directed by Rotimi Rainwater |
Television
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2010 | Amish Grace | Andy Roberts | TV film |
Mike & Molly | Randy | Episode: "After the Lovin'" | |
2011 | Private Practice | Marshall Rakoff | Episode: "God Bless the Child" |
Criminal Minds | Ryan Hall | Episode: "The Bittersweet Science" | |
The Office | Bert California | Episode: "Spooked" | |
2012-2013 | Touch | Jacob "Jake" Bohm | Main cast |
2013 | Major Crimes | Steve | Episode: "All In" |
Dear Dumb Diary | Hudson Rivers | TV film | |
2014 | Drop Dead Diva | Ryan Hatcher | Episode: "Life & Death" |
2014-present | Gotham | Bruce Wayne | Main Cast |
2016 | Dear Dumb Diary 2 : We h8t school | Hudson Rivers | TV film; upcoming |
Accolades
Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref. |
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2013 | Young Artist Award | Best Performance in a TV Series - Leading Young Actor | Touch | Nominated |