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David Hornsby Birthday Highlights

Birth Name
David Alan Hornsby
Place Of Birth
Newport News, USA
Age
48 years old
Birth Date
December 1 1975

David Hornsby Facts

Child Star?
no
Occupation
Actor, Screenwriter, Producer
Education & Qualifications
Carnegie Mellon University
Net Worth
$10,000,000
Current Partner
Emily Deschanel
Children
Henry Lamar Hornsby, Calvin Hornsby

About David Hornsby 

On December 1, 1975, David Hornsby was born in Newport News, Virginia, USA.

David Hornsby is a cousin of famous and successful musician Bruce Hornsby. Bruce Hornsby is known as a popular pianist, singer, and songwriter.

David Hornsby is known for being a famous American actor, writer, and producer. David is also known for giving his voice to shows and movies. He got most of his recognition for his films like 'Pearl Harbor', which was released in 20o1, 'Minority Report', which was released in 2002, and his first animated and independent film 'Pretty Bird', released in 2008. The actor has played roles in various films. He also appeared in and gained fame for his recurring role in 'Six Feet Under,' an HBO series that was produced by film producer Alan Ball. The show was telecasted from 2001-2005.

David Hornsby Net Worth, Earnings, & Spending Habits

What is David Hornsby's net worth?

David Hornsby's net worth is estimated to be around $10 million. His net worth includes his successful career, and his source of income comes from playing characters in films, writing, and film and television productions.

How much does David Hornsby earn per year?

David Hornsby earns around $200,000 on an annual basis.

Height, Age, & Physical Attributes

How tall is David Hornsby?

David Hornsby is 5 ft 10 in tall (179 cm).

How old is David Hornsby?

David Hornsby is about 46 years old as of 2022, as he was born on December 1, 1975.

Childhood And Education

David Hornsby was born on December 1, 1975 in an American family in Newport News. There is no information available about his parents and siblings. Soon after his birth, his entire family moved from Newport News, Virginia to Houston, Texas.

David grew up in Houston, Texas and attended Kinkaid School. David Hornsby went on to graduate and then decided to pursue a career in acting. He completed his education in acting and stage performance at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania. Later, David Hornsby moved to Los Angeles to pursue his higher education in acting.

Family, Romance, And Relationship

Who is David Hornsby's partner?

David Hornsby is married to Emily Deschanel, who was starred as Dr. Temperance Brennan on 'Bones' (2005-2017) alongside him on the TV show. The couple was in a long-term relationship since 2007 before their marriage. The couple got married on September 25, 2010, during a small private party in the Pacific Palisades area of Los Angeles in California.

The couple has two sons together, Henry Lamar Hornsby, who was born on September 21, 2011, and their other son, Calvin Hornsby, who was born on June 8, 2015. David and his wife are rarely seen making public appearances with their kids.

Career And Professional Highlights

Best Known For…

David Hornsby started his career as an American actor in 1999 in the entertainment industry with the role of Strauss in the television series 'ER', which ran for 15 seasons from 1994-2007. He made his debut with the show's episode 'Choosing Joi'. His debut role set the foundation for other popular shows such as 'Private Practice' (2007-2013), which is the spin-off of the very famous TV show 'Grey's Anatomy' (2005).

David Hornsby then started getting major roles, and he has been appearing in a number of TV shows since, including 'The Joe Schmoe Show' (2003) and 'Jake In Progress' (2005-2005). David Hornsby has also acted in many feature films, such as 'AVPR: Aliens vs. Predator - Requiem' (2007), 'Minority Report', and 'Pearl Harbor'.

David Hornsby is well known for his acting in repeated roles such as Matthew 'Rickety Cricket' Mara on the FX comedy television series 'It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia,' which ran from 2005–2012, and then from 2013-present 2022. David Hornsby has also written the show and is the show's executive producer.

His first animation role was in 'Fanboy & Chum Chum' (2009-2014), he has given a voice-over for around 30 episodes of the show.

David Hornsby is also known for his films like 'Flags Of Our Fathers' (2006), 'Pearl Harbor' and 'Minority Report'. David Hornsby is a lead actor, writer, and producer for the CBS sitcom 'How To Be A Gentleman' (2011-2012). The story is a comedy all about the unlikely friendship between a refined writer and an unrefined writer. This story could not connect with the hearts of the viewers, so, unfortunately, CBS canceled the TV series in its first season. Though the show did not last long, it won over people's hearts with its humor.

David Hornsby got even more fame with the role of Victor in 'Center Of The Universe' (2004) and with his voice in 'The X'S' (2005) on Nickelodeon. David Hornsby also lent his voice to Tyson in the animated series 'Sanjay And Craig' from 2013-2015.

In 2003, David Hornsby gave an audition for the role of Denny Mullet in an episode of 'WWE Monday Night Raw,' which made him an overnight sensation. He also created and starred in the podcast 'Yoda And Me' along with Loren Tarquino.

David Hornsby recently created the NBC Pilot for 'Mission Control'. He also wrote and produced the television show 'Mythic Quest', which premiered on February 7, 2020.

Apart from his professional career, he is also active on social media sites like Instagram and Twitter and has a huge number of followers. Suffice it to say, he has become quite a popular social media star.

Charity Work

David Hornsby and his 'Mythic Quest' crew donated a generous amount to Global NGO Mercy Corps' COVID-19 relief program from their virtual quarantine shot income.

David Hornsby's Hobbies And Interests

David Hornsby is very much interested in traveling to his favorite destinations, New York and Sydney, Australia. His favorite sport is lacrosse. His hobbies include reading, photography, and learning new things. David Hornsby is very passionate about music, and he likes to play musical instruments. He is a very good artist and drawer. He can draw a realistic sketch of anything.

Other Interesting David Hornsby Facts And Trivia

  • As David Hornsby was born in December, his zodiac sign is a Sagittarius.
  • As of 2022, David Hornsby lives in Houston with his wife, Emily Deschanel, and his two sons Henry Lamar Hornsby and Calvin Hornsby.
  • David Hornsby is one of the richest actors born in Newport News.
  • His main film credits include 'Pretty Bird', 'How To Be A Gentleman', and 'Minority Report'.
  • David Hornsby also gave his voice to the cartoon video game 'Ben 10'.
  • Apart from being an actor, David Hornsby co-wrote, designed, and gave his voice to FX's cartoon 'Unsupervised', which ran for one whole season in 2012 and was very successful.

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