David Arquette
David Arquette, born on September 8, 1971, is a multifaceted American entertainer known for his work as an actor, director, producer, former professional wrestler, and fashion designer. He gained widespread recognition for portraying Dewey Riley in the iconic horror franchise, Scream. His performance in this role earned him a Teen Choice Award and two Blockbuster Entertainment Awards, solidifying his status in Hollywood.
In the realm of professional wrestling, Arquette made headlines during his brief but impactful tenure with World Championship Wrestling (WCW) in 2000, where he famously captured the WCW World Heavyweight Championship and headlined the Slamboree event. His wrestling career has seen a resurgence in recent years, receiving accolades for his performances on the independent circuit.
Hailing from the renowned Arquette acting family, David first rose to fame in the mid-1990s, appearing in notable films such as Wild Bill, Never Been Kissed, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, See Spot Run, and Eight Legged Freaks. His television credits include playing Jason Ventress in ABC's In Case of Emergency, along with voicing the character Skully in Disney Channel's animated series Jake and the Never Land Pirates. Additionally, he served as an executive producer on the game show Celebrity Name Game, which garnered him a nomination for a Daytime Emmy Award.
Filmography
The Perfect Gamble
Mob Town
On Sacred Ground
Muffin Top: A Love Story
Frank & Jesse
The Darwin Awards
Still Screaming: The Ultimate Scary Movie Retrospective
Bone Tomahawk
Field of Lost Shoes
Scream 4
Saving Flora
Sk8 Dawg
Mope
The Grey Zone
Blackjack: The Jackie Ryan Story
See Spot Run
The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl
Kiss the Ground
High Voltage (2018)
Happy Here and Now
Airheads
It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie
The Shrink Is In
Wild Bill
Just Before I Go
Happy Face Killer
Hamlet 2
Sold
Riding the Bullet
Mob Cops
3000 Miles to Graceland
Dr. Bird's Advice for Sad Poets
Stealing Sinatra
Black Limousine
Pee-wee as Himself
Ridiculousness
Jake and the Never Land Pirates