Dave Annable
{{short description|American actor|bot=PearBOT 5}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Dave Annable
| image = Dave Annable.jpg
| caption = Dave Annable on the set of Heartbeat in 2016
| birthname = David Rodman Annable
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1979|9|15}}
| birth_place = Suffern, New York, U.S.
| alma_mater = State University of New York at Plattsburgh (BA)
| occupation = Actor
| yearsactive = 2002–present
| spouse = {{marriage|Odette Yustman|2010}}
| children = 2
}}
David Rodman Annable (born September 15, 1979) is an American actor. His roles include Justin Walker on the ABC television drama Brothers & Sisters (2006–11), Henry Martin on the ABC supernatural drama 666 Park Avenue (2012–13), Pierce Harrison on the NBC medical drama Heartbeat (2016), and Neil on the Paramount+ spy series Special Ops: Lioness (2023).
Early life
Annable was born in Suffern, New York. He grew up in Walden, a village in New York, where he played baseball, rugby and hockey.{{clarify|date=August 2022}} His father is Christian and his mother is of Jewish descent, and he was "raised both".{{cite web|url=https://18doors.org/hollywood_now_new_fall_previews/|title=Hollywood Now: New Fall Previews|publisher=18Doors}}{{Cite news|first=Geri |last=Miller |title=Hollywood Now: Interfaith Stars and How They Raise Their Kids |newspaper=InterfaithFamily|date=March 21, 2016 |url=http://www.interfaithfamily.com/arts_and_entertainment/popular_culture/Hollywood_Now_Interfaith_Stars_and_How_They_Raise_Their_Kids.shtml |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171002022021/http://www.interfaithfamily.com/arts_and_entertainment/popular_culture/Hollywood_Now_Interfaith_Stars_and_How_They_Raise_Their_Kids.shtml| archive-date=October 2, 2017}}
Annable attended Valley Central High School and graduated in 1997. He attended college at the State University of New York at Plattsburgh (SUNY Plattsburgh). There, he became involved with the student-run TV station, Plattsburgh State Television (PSTV), working both on production behind the scenes and on the air as well. He hosted many shows at PSTV, including Late Night with Dave Annable, Cardinal Sports, and The Roommate Game. Annable credits Plattsburgh State Television for preparing him for his successful career in television. Annable dropped out of college in 2003 to pursue his acting career.{{cite news | last = Bergeron | first = Bryan | title = Annable, 'off to a good start' | publisher = Cardinal Points | date = May 1, 2009 | url = http://www.cardinalpointsonline.com/fuse/annable-off-to-a-good-start-1.1741249 | access-date = 2009-05-17 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20090525010132/http://www.cardinalpointsonline.com/fuse/annable-off-to-a-good-start-1.1741249 | archive-date = May 25, 2009 | url-status = dead }}
After leaving SUNY Plattsburgh, Annable studied acting at the Neighborhood Playhouse in New York with Richard Pinter.
Career
In 2002, Annable made his acting debut in an episode of the NBC crime drama Third Watch.{{cite web|url=http://www.tvsa.co.za/actorprofile.asp?actorID=5546|title=Dave Annable|publisher=Tvsa.co.za|access-date=2 October 2014}} Annable has appeared in numerous commercials for brands such as Mountain Dew, Starburst and Abercrombie and Fitch. In 2004, Annable appeared in the films Little Black Book and Spellbound. In September 2005, Annable began appearing as Aaron Lewis on the Fox drama series Reunion, which centers on six friends who attend their 20th high school reunion, where one of them is murdered and all of them are suspects. In December, Fox cancelled the series due to low ratings shortly after the ninth episode aired.{{cite web|url=http://tvseriesfinale.com/tv-show/reunion-killers-identity-revealed-for-cancelled-fox-show/|title=Reunion: Killer's Identity Revealed for Cancelled Fox Show|publisher=Tvseriesfinale.com|access-date=2 October 2014}} The WB reportedly showed interest in picking up the series on their network, but these plans never materialized.{{cite web|url=http://www.tv.com/shows/reunion/forums/wb-picks-up-reunion-14448-176235/ |title=Reunion |work=TV.com |access-date=2 October 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141006115715/http://www.tv.com/shows/reunion/forums/wb-picks-up-reunion-14448-176235/ |archive-date=6 October 2014 }}
In 2006, Annable was cast as Justin Walker on the ABC drama series Brothers & Sisters alongside Calista Flockhart, Rachel Griffiths, and Sally Field, which was picked up for a full season by the network.{{cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2006/09/03/arts/television/03wyat.html?pagewanted=all|title='Brothers & Sisters' to Make Its Debut on ABC|newspaper=The New York Times|access-date=2 October 2014}}{{cite web|url=http://au.tv.ign.com/articles/708/708855p1.html|title=Upfronts Announcement: NBC's Schedule for 2006-2007 Season|work=IGN|access-date=2 October 2014}} In 2007, Annable was ranked as #7 on People magazine's annual list of Sexiest Men Alive.{{cite journal | title = The Sexiest Men Alive | journal = People |date = November 26, 2007 | url = http://www.people.com/people/package/gallery/0,,20154290_20159879_7,00.html }} In 2008, Annable won a Prism Award for Best Performance in a Drama Series Multi-Episode Storyline for his portrayal on Brothers & Sisters. The series ran for five seasons until 2011.{{cite web|url=http://tvline.com/2011/05/13/breaking-abc-cancels-brothers-sisters-and-v/|title=Breaking: ABC Cancels Brothers & Sisters and V – TVLine - TVLine|work=TVLine|access-date=2 October 2014|archive-date=17 June 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160617111016/http://tvline.com/2011/05/13/breaking-abc-cancels-brothers-sisters-and-v/|url-status=dead}}
In January 2012, Annable was confirmed to star as the male protagonist on the ABC supernatural drama series 666 Park Avenue alongside Rachael Taylor, Vanessa Williams and Robert Buckley, which was picked up for a first season of 13 episodes in May.{{cite web|url=https://www.variety.com/article/VR1118048970?refCatId=14|title=Advertisement|work=Variety|access-date=2 October 2014}}{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/05/11/abc-picks-up-comedies-the-neighbors-and-comeback-jack-and-dramas-nashville-red-window-and-zero-hour/133721/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120514003313/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/05/11/abc-picks-up-comedies-the-neighbors-and-comeback-jack-and-dramas-nashville-red-window-and-zero-hour/133721/|url-status=dead|archive-date=14 May 2012|title=Updated (5): ABC Picks Up Comedies 'The Neighbors' and 'The Family Tools' and Dramas 'Nashville,' 'Red Widow' and 'Zero Hour' + More|publisher=Zap2it|access-date=2 October 2014}}{{cite web|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/comic-con-2012-666-park-avenue-349077|title=Comic-Con 2012: '666 Park Avenue' Keeps the Mystery Going, Crowd Celebrates Terry O'Quinn's Birthday|date=13 July 2012|work=The Hollywood Reporter|access-date=2 October 2014}} The series debuted in September only to be cancelled by November and removed from the network's schedule in December.{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/05/15/abc-2012-13-primetime-schedule-revenge-to-sunday-happy-endings-dont-trust-the-b-to-tuesday-last-man-standing-to-friday/134231/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120517010228/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/05/15/abc-2012-13-primetime-schedule-revenge-to-sunday-happy-endings-dont-trust-the-b-to-tuesday-last-man-standing-to-friday/134231/|url-status=dead|archive-date=2012-05-17|title=ABC 2012-13 Primetime Schedule: 'Revenge' To Sunday, 'Happy Endings,' 'Don't Trust The B' To Tuesday, 'Last Man Standing' To Friday|publisher=Zap2it|access-date=2012-06-22}}{{cite web|url=http://blog.zap2it.com/frominsidethebox/2012/07/abc-fall-2012-premiere-dates-revenge-and-modern-family-plus-suburgatory-gets-a-new-timeslot.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120728042127/http://blog.zap2it.com/frominsidethebox/2012/07/abc-fall-2012-premiere-dates-revenge-and-modern-family-plus-suburgatory-gets-a-new-timeslot.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=July 28, 2012|title=ABC fall 2012 premiere dates: 'Revenge' and 'Modern Family,' plus 'Suburgatory' gets a new timeslot|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=July 26, 2012|work=Zap2it|access-date=July 26, 2012}} 666 Park Avenue returned to ABC in June 2013 to burn off its remaining episodes.
In 2014, Annable starred on the Fox series Red Band Society, where he played the role of pediatric oncologist and surgeon Dr. Adam McAndrew.{{Cite web|title = Dave Annable Joins Fox Pilot 'Red Band Society'|url = https://variety.com/2014/tv/news/dave-annable-joins-fox-pilot-red-band-society-1201127855/|access-date = 2015-08-21|first = Andrea|last = Seikaly}} In 2016, he appeared as Pierce Harris on the NBC medical drama Heartbeat alongside Melissa George and Don Hany.{{Cite web|url=https://variety.com/2015/tv/news/dave-annable-heart-matters-nbc-medical-drama-cast-1201443792/|title=Dave Annable Lands Male Lead in NBC Medical Drama 'Heart Matters'|last=Wagmeister|first=Elizabeth|website=Variety|language=en-US|access-date=2016-04-06}}{{Cite web|url=http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/entertainment/television/2016/03/22/new-tv-series-heartbeat-based-female-surgeons-life/82087256/|title=New TV series 'Heartbeat' based on female surgeon's life|website=Lansing State Journal|access-date=2016-04-06}} Both series were also cancelled after one season.
In 2016, he landed recurring role as Teddy Grant on Fox's comedy series The Mick alongside Kaitlin Olson.{{Cite news|url=https://deadline.com/2016/10/the-mick-dave-annable-recur-fox-comedy-1201834242/|title='The Mick': Dave Annable Set To Recur In Fox Comedy|last=Petski|first=Denise|date=2016-10-10|newspaper=Deadline|language=en-US|access-date=2017-01-05}} On April 5, 2016, it was announced that Annable joined the WWE Studio action film Armed Response alongside Wesley Snipes and Anne Heche.{{Cite web|url=https://variety.com/2016/film/news/dave-annable-temple-wwe-heartbeat-1201746441/|title='Heartbeat' Actor Dave Annable Joins WWE Production 'Temple' (EXCLUSIVE)|last=Kroll|first=Justin|date=2016-04-05|language=en-US|access-date=2016-07-13}} The movie was released in theaters on August 4, 2017. He also starred as author Joe McGinniss in Jeffrey MacDonald true crime murder movie Final Vision on Investigation Discovery.{{Cite news|url=https://variety.com/2016/tv/news/scott-foley-dave-annable-investigation-discvoery-jeffrey-macdonald-movie-1201933774/|title=Scott Foley, Dave Annable to Star in Jeffrey MacDonald True Crime Murder Movie on Investigation Discovery|last=Wagmeister|first=Elizabeth|date=2016-12-05|work=Variety|access-date=2017-12-09|language=en-US}}
On August 3, 2017, Annable was cast as Lee Dutton, a cowboy who serves as his father's (Kevin Costner) right-hand man in running the ranch, in the pilot episode of Paramount Network's period drama Yellowstone.{{Cite news|url=https://deadline.com/2017/08/yellowstone-dave-annable-gil-birmingham-leads-wendy-moniz-recur-paramount-network-series-1202141348/|title='Yellowstone': Dave Annable, Gil Birmingham Set As Leads, Wendy Moniz To Recur In Paramount Network Series|last=Petski|first=Denise|date=2017-08-03|work=Deadline|access-date=2018-01-22|language=en-US}} He starred as Billy opposite his real life wife Odette Annable in a Freeform holiday movie No Sleep 'Til Christmas.{{Cite news|url=https://deadline.com/2018/06/dave-odette-annable-star-freeform-movie-no-sleep-til-christmas-1202418176/|title=Dave & Odette Annable To Star In Freeform Movie 'No Sleep 'Til Christmas'|last=Petski|first=Denise|date=2018-06-27|work=Deadline|access-date=2018-07-14|language=en-US}} In 2019, Annable played the role of Dr. Ian Harris in Netflix's social thriller What/If .{{Cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2018/09/what-if-dave-annable-louis-herthum-cast-netflix-social-thriller-series-1202467432/|title='What/If': Dave Annable & Louis Herthum Cast In Netflix Social Thriller Series|last=Andreeva|first=Nellie|date=2018-09-18|website=Deadline|language=en|access-date=2019-05-27}} In 2020, he guest starred as Kirby in an episode of NBC drama series This Is Us.{{Cite web|title='This Is Us' Sets Dave Annable as Guest Star, and Thus a 'Red Band Society' Reunion With Mandy Moore|url=https://www.thewrap.com/this-is-us-sets-dave-annable-as-guest-star-and-thus-a-red-band-society-reunion-with-mandy-moore/|date=2020-02-12|website=TheWrap|language=en-US|access-date=2020-05-17}}
Personal life
Annable had a relationship with his Brothers & Sisters co-star Emily VanCamp beginning in 2007. He married Odette Yustman on October 10, 2010, who was also a love interest of Annable's character on the final season of Brothers & Sisters.{{cite web |last=Jordan |first=Julie |date=October 11, 2010 |title=Dave Annable and Odette Yustman Wed |url=https://people.com/celebrity/dave-annable-and-odette-yustman-wed/ |access-date=February 11, 2019 |work=People.com}} They have two daughters.{{Cite web |last=Leon |first=Anya |date=September 10, 2015 |title=Dave and Odette Annable Welcome Daughter Charlie Mae - See Her First Photos! |url=https://people.com/parents/dave-annable-odette-annable-welcome-daughter-charlie-mae-first-photo/ |access-date=February 11, 2019 |website=People.com}} {{Cite web |title=Odette and Dave Annable Welcome Their Second Baby Together: The Birth Was 'Fast and Furious' |url=https://people.com/parents/odette-dave-annable-welcome-their-second-baby-together/ |access-date=2024-05-06 |website=Peoplemag |language=en}} In October 2019, the couple announced their separation, but announced their reconciliation in August 2020.{{cite web|url=https://people.com/tv/dave-and-odette-annable-separate-after-9-years-of-marriage/|title=Dave & Odette Annable Separate After 9 Years of Marriage|publisher=People.com|author=Jordan, Julie and Jodi Guglielmi|date=October 15, 2019|access-date=October 15, 2019}} {{Cite web |title=Dave and Odette Annable Confirm They're Back Together 9 Months After Separation |url=https://people.com/tv/dave-and-odette-annable-confirm-theyre-back-together-9-months-after-separation/ |access-date=2024-05-06 |website=Peoplemag |language=en}}
Five years after dropping out of college, Annable earned his diploma from SUNY Plattsburgh on May 16, 2009. In addition to earning his diploma, Annable was awarded the "Off To A Good Start" award and gave a commencement address to his fellow Class of 2009 graduates. Completing college was a promise he made to his mother.{{cite web | title = Dave Annable accepts the Off to a Good Start Award from SUNY Plattsburgh | publisher = YouTube | url = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7JucFW_6Q8o | format = video | access-date = 2009-05-16}}
Filmography
| class="wikitable sortable"
|+ Film ! Year ! Title ! Role |
| 2004
| Bean |
| 2011
| Bryan Lighthouse |
| 2011
| Jake Adams |
| 2017
| Gabriel |
| class="wikitable sortable"
|+ Television ! Year ! Title ! Role ! class="unsortable" | Notes |
| 2002
| Doug Maple, Jr. | Episode: "Firestarter" |
| 2005–06
| Reunion | Aaron Lewis | Main cast; 13 episodes |
| 2006–11
| Main cast; 106 episodes |
| 2012–13
| Henry Martin | Main cast; 13 episodes |
| 2013
| Professor Greg | Episode: "Ethics 101" |
| 2014–15
| Dr. Adam McAndrew | Main cast; 13 episodes |
| 2016
| Pierson "Pierce" Harris | Main cast; 10 episodes |
| 2017
|Teddy Grant |Episode: "The Master" |
| 2017
|Final Vision |TV film (Investigation Discovery) |
| 2018, 2021
|Lee Dutton |4 Episodes |
| 2018
|No Sleep 'Til Christmas |Billy |TV film (Freeform) |
| 2019
|Dr. Ian Harris |Main cast; 10 episodes |
| 2020
|Kirby |Episode : "New York, New York, New York"{{Cite web |title=This Is Us Sneak Peek: Watch Guest Star Dave Annable Flirt with Mandy Moore |url=https://people.com/tv/dave-annable-makes-this-is-us-cameo-opposite-mandy-moore/ |access-date=2024-05-06 |website=Peoplemag |language=en}} |
| 2021
| Zev Randall | Episode: "His and Hers/The Heartbreak Hotel" |
| 2021–2022
| Walker | Dan Miller | Recurring (seasons 2–3); 12 episodes |
| 2023–present
| Lioness | Neil | Main role |
| class="wikitable"
|+ Web ! Year ! Title ! Role ! class="unsortable" | Notes |
| 2012
| Fetching | Blake | 4 episodes |
References
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External links
- {{IMDb name|1616349}}
- [https://web.archive.org/web/20120315043600/http://www.plattsburgh.edu/about/profiles/students/annable.php Dave Annable SUNY Plattsburgh Alumni Spotlight]
- [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7JucFW_6Q8o Dave Annable delivers speech at SUNY Plattsburgh 2009 commencement]
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