David DeSantos

David DeSantos was born and raised in the San Fernando Valley, into a family deeply rooted in the entertainment industry. His grandmother worked as a film editor on television shows such as “Gunsmoke,” providing early exposure to the post-production world. DeSantos further pursued his passion for performing arts by attending the American Academy of Dramatic Arts. He has since established a career spanning almost a decade in regional theatres across the nation, alongside significant roles in highly-regarded television productions. His early career development included extensive stage work, which laid a foundation for his versatility as a performer.

Over the years, DeSantos has accumulated a diverse range of credits as an actor, producer, and writer. His acting roles include Sergeant Rodrigo Sanchez in “S.W.A.T.” (2021–2023), Eduardo Valenti/Ramos in “Roswell, New Mexico” (2021–2022), and Dennis Livengood in “Animal Kingdom” (2019–2021). He has also appeared in “NCIS: Los Angeles” (2023) and “The Rookie” (2018–2019). As a producer, he worked on “Avatari: High Like This” (2023), co-produced “The Breakup Diet” (2021), and served as executive producer for “The Yellow Wallpaper” (2021) and “Closure” (2016). His writing credits include “Closure” (2016) and multiple episodes of the TV series “This Is Why I’m Single” (2012).

A notable milestone in his career came in 2011 when he was part of a dramatized version of Shakespeare’s “Hamlet,” which earned a Grammy nomination for Best Spoken Word/Audiobook. Beyond his on-screen and stage work, DeSantos has expanded into coaching and consulting, working with leaders in AI and tech at companies like Cisco, Microsoft, and Google, through his role as a consultant with Stand & Deliver. He is also a Master Teacher at BGB Studios, where he leads advanced acting classes such as “The Advanced Audition MasterClass In-Studio” and “The Actor’s Journey In-Studio,” demonstrating his commitment to nurturing new talent in the industry.