Biography

With a dedication to his craft, and consummate appetite for the world and people around him, Dave Baez has built a career on character study and cultivated a passion to share his experience with a new generation of theater and film actors.

Born in the old New England fishing town of New Bedford, Massachusetts, Dave grew up in a multi-ethnic family, deeply rooted in Portuguese and Puerto Rican culture. Raised with unwavering support from his parents, Dave developed a passion for the arts, leading him to the University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth. There, he majored in Theater Studies, performing in several plays as well as establishing a program for students called, "The Experimental Stage," a creative outlet for free speech and the performing arts on campus.

After college, Dave moved to Miami, and was cast in his first professional theater production as King Philip of France, in "A Lion In Winter." A chance encounter with Frances Grill, founder of the CLICK modeling agency led to a meeting with fashion photographer Bruce Weber, who booked Dave for ads for Versace, Ralph Lauren, Brooks Bothers among others. Dave's focus, however, remained on acting as he used his newfound opportunity to move to New York and enroll in the acclaimed Herbert Bergdorf studio, studying under the late, celebrated actor, William Hickey, as well as an acceptance into the "Absolute Theater Company," which produced off Broadway plays. After benefiting from a donation from Al Pacino, the Company was able to produce a showcase in Los Angeles, which in turn, allowed Dave to make his destined move out west.

With experience and a solid resume, Dave quickly booked a role in the final installment of the Crow franchise, The Crow: Wicked Prayer, for Dimension Films in 2005, opposite Danny Trejo and Dennis Hopper. Several parts in film and television followed, including recurring roles in NBC's "Miss Match," alongside Alicia Silverstone and Ryan O'Neil, "Las Vegas," opposite Josh Duhamel and Vanessa Marcil, and a five-episode arc on Showtime's "Dexter," where Dave played Gabriel, the boyfriend to the title character's sister.

Dave can also be seen in the feature Mothers and Daughters, opposite Sharon Stone, Susan Sarandon, Selma Blair, Christina Ricci, and Courteney Cox, playing a doctor who develops a personal relationship with Selma Blair's character, as she struggles to make a tough decision regarding an unexpected pregnancy.

Other credits include the Daytime Episodic, "Days of Our Lives," CBS' "The Mentalist," The CW fantasy-drama, "The Secret Circle," the long-running Paramount comedy, "All of Us," co-created by Will and Jada Pinkett Smith, and the popular IFC series "Maron" in 2015, along with countless commercials for brands such as, Bud Light, Craftsman, Honda, Toyota, Buick, Caress, Verizon and AT&T, among others.

For Dave, acting is a companion to his natural thirst for life and intense reflection into his own soul. He is keenly aware that an actors journey never ends, the craft never perfected, but only built layer upon layer. This intense passion has led Dave to a new endeavor as he transitions into teaching the craft as well, sharing his experience, trade-craft and unique insights of the industry that has fulfilled him for over a decade.

- IMDb Mini Biography By: Matt Bozin

From fashion campaigns and runways of the world's most recognized designers to the applauded theaters of Off-Broadway and the silver screen, Dave Baez has cultivated an illustrious career that is a testament to his love for the arts, passion for character studies, and an insatiable desire to delve into the depths of his craft.

Born in the historic New England fishing town of New Bedford, Massachusetts, Baez's early life was a rich tapestry of cultural influences. His Portuguese and Puerto Rican heritage infused his upbringing with a vibrant multiculturalism, instilling in him an innate ability to understand and embrace diverse narratives and perspectives. This propensity, bolstered by his parents' unwavering support, fueled his interest in the arts and led him to major in Theater Studies at the University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth.

It was here that Baez's acting prowess began to truly flourish, with notable performances in various plays. Moreover, his passion for freedom of expression led him to establish "The Experimental Stage," a platform that offered his fellow students an outlet for creative discourse through performing arts.

Following his graduation, Baez moved to Miami, where his acting career commenced with his performance as King Philip of France in "A Lion In Winter." This debut, coupled with a fortuitous encounter with Frances Grill, founder of the Click modeling agency, catapulted him into the limelight of high fashion. Photoshoots with legendary fashion photographers Bruce Weber, Mario Testino, and Peter Lindberg for brands like Versace, Ralph Lauren, and Brooks Brothers marked Baez's entry into the fashion world.

However, acting remained Baez's primary love. Capitalizing on his success in modeling, he moved to New York to study at the prestigious Herbert Bergdorf studio under the tutelage of renowned actor William Hickey. This period of rigorous training and performances in Off-Broadway productions honed Baez's skills, preparing him for his ultimate journey to Los Angeles.

His credits since moving west are extensive and impressive, from the final installment of the Crow franchise, "The Crow: Wicked Prayer," to recurring roles in popular TV shows like NBC's "Miss Match," "Las Vegas," and Showtime's "Dexter." In the feature film "Mothers and Daughters," he shared screen space with Hollywood royalty such as Sharon Stone, Susan Sarandon, and Selma Blair. Moreover, his versatile acting abilities have been showcased in various other productions, including "Days of Our Lives," "The Mentalist," "The Secret Circle," and "All of Us."

Baez's journey as an actor is rooted in a deep-seated thirst for life and an intense quest for self-reflection. Acknowledging that an actor's journey is ever-evolving, he continues to build upon his craft, layer upon layer, while sharing his experience and knowledge with budding actors. His desire to impart his unique insights and wisdom gained from over a decade in the industry is a testament to his love for the craft and commitment to its future generations.

- IMDb Mini Biography By: Aurthur Wise