Biografía
David Barrera is an acclaimed veteran actor with over 100 film and television credits spanning more than thirty years across premium networks, cable, and streaming platforms. He is known for his authentic presence and emotional depth in roles that drive complex storylines.
His extensive TV resume includes notable appearances on Castle, Dirty John, The Big Bang Theory, CSI: Miami, The Closer, NCIS, Criminal Minds, The Mentalist, Heroes, The West Wing, NYPD Blue, and 24, earning him an ALMA Award nomination. He has held recurring roles on acclaimed series like Bosch, What/If opposite Renée Zellweger, Chance alongside Hugh Laurie, HBO’s Emmy-nominated Generation Kill, and Netflix’s record-breaking Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story.
In film, David’s credits feature Evan Almighty for Universal Pictures with Steve Carell, Infinity directed by Matthew Broderick, The United States of Leland starring Don Cheadle, and No Way Back opposite Russell Crowe.
A classically trained actor, David holds a B.F.A. from Southern Methodist University and an M.F.A. from the Professional Actor Training Program at the University of California, San Diego, where he received the Princess Grace Award in Acting.
He lives in Los Angeles with his wife, actress Maria Canals-Barrera, and their two daughters, continuing his active career in television and film.
