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David Krumholtz
Active Hollywood Cinema & American Television
- FromQueens, New York City, New York, USA
- Based inWyckoff, New Jersey, USA
- Age48 years
- Active1992 – Present
- Updated
David Krumholtz – Biography
David Krumholtz – Full Information
- Full Name: David Krumholtz
- Popular Name: David Krumholtz
- Nickname: Dave
- Profession: Actor, Writer, Producer
- Known For: Numb3rs, Oppenheimer, The Santa Clause, 10 Things I Hate About You, Harold & Kumar Trilogy
- Date of Birth: 15 May 1978
- Age: 48 years (as of 2026)
- Birthplace: Queens, New York City, New York, USA
- Hometown: Queens, New York City, USA
- Nationality: American
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus
- Current Residence: Wyckoff, New Jersey, USA
- Profession Category: Actor, Filmmaker
Physical Appearance
- Height: 5 ft 6 in (168 cm)
- Weight: Approx. 74 kg
- Eye Colour: Dark Brown
- Hair Colour: Dark Brown / Black
Family
- Father: Michael Krumholtz (Postal Worker)
- Mother: Judy Krumholtz (Dental Assistant)
- Siblings: Dawn Krumholtz (Older Sister)
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse: Vanessa Britting (m. 2010)
- Children: Pemma Mae Krumholtz (Daughter), Jonas Krumholtz (Son)
Education
- School: P.S. 196, Stephen A. Halsey Junior High School, Forest Hills High School
- College: New York University (NYU)
- Qualification: Pursued Higher Education / Acting Studies
Career Highlights
| Year | Career Highlight |
| 1992 | Made his professional Broadway acting debut at age 13 alongside Judd Hirsch in Conversations with My Father. |
| 1993 | Transitioned to feature films starring in Life with Mikey and playing Joel Glicker in Addams Family Values. |
| 1994 | Landed his iconic fantasy role as Head Elf Bernard in Disney’s hit holiday film The Santa Clause. |
| 1999 | Portrayed the fan-favorite character Michael Eckman in the teen classic comedy drama 10 Things I Hate About You. |
| 2004 | Starred as Goldstein in the cult comedy hit Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle, reprising the role in its two sequels. |
| 2005 | Began his 6-season starring role as math genius Charlie Eppes in the hit CBS crime drama series Numb3rs. |
| 2017 | Earned critical acclaim as pornographer Harvey Wasserman in the HBO period drama series The Deuce. |
| 2022 | Reprised his beloved character Bernard the Elf in the Disney+ original series The Santa Clauses. |
| 2023 | Delivered a standout performance as physicist Isidor Isaac Rabi in Christopher Nolan’s Oscar-winning film Oppenheimer. |
| 2025 | Featured in high-profile projects including Rian Johnson’s Poker Face Season 2 and the music biopic Deliver Me from Nowhere. |
| 2026 | Cast in major film ventures including DC’s Supergirl as Zor-El and the biographical sports drama Mr. Irrelevant. |
Awards List
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
| 1993 | Young Artist Awards | Best Actor Co-Starring in a Motion Picture | Life with Mikey | Nominated |
| 2005 | Satellite Awards | Best Actor in a Series, Drama | Numb3rs | Nominated |
| 2023 | Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards | Outstanding Ensemble in a Motion Picture | Oppenheimer | Won |
| 2024 | Critics’ Choice Movie Awards | Best Acting Ensemble | Oppenheimer | Won |
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About David Krumholtz
What is David Krumholtz's most famous TV role?
He is most widely recognized on television for starring as mathematical prodigy Charlie Eppes in the hit CBS crime drama Numb3rs (2005–2010).
Who did David Krumholtz play in "Oppenheimer"?
He portrayed Nobel Prize-winning physicist Isidor Isaac Rabi, a close friend and confidant of J. Robert Oppenheimer, in Christopher Nolan's 2023 biographical masterpiece.
Was David Krumholtz in "The Santa Clause"?
Yes, he played the beloved, sarcasm-laced Bernard the Head Elf in The Santa Clause (1994), The Santa Clause 2 (2002), and reprised the role in The Santa Clauses (2022).
Who is his wife?
He married actress Vanessa Britting in May 2010 at the Plaza Hotel in New York City. They have two children together.
What was his debut acting role?
He started his career on Broadway at age 13 in 1992 in the play Conversations with My Father, before making his feature film debuts in Life with Mikey and Addams Family Values in 1993.
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