Biografi
David Lawrence, a Canadian-born actor, director, writer, producer, and improviser, is best known for his mockumentaries that humorously portray ‘bangers,’ a distinctive type of Canadian working-class male who lives for beer and Heavy Metal. Born in Calgary, his mother, Maureen Lawrence (Helten), was a nurse and conservative political activist, while his father, Jim Lawrence, worked as a geologist. Lawrence honed his improvisation skills at The Loose Moose Theatre in Calgary, founded by improv pioneer Keith Johnstone. His early appearances included a Subway commercial and minor film roles in The Investigation and Static. On the set of Static, Lawrence met writer-director Michael Dowse, and together with childhood friends Paul Spence and Gordon Skilling, they developed the outline for the cult classic Fubar (2002), which Lawrence financed. After being rejected by the Toronto Film Festival, Fubar premiered at Sundance and gained cult status, with its famous catchphrase "Just Give’r!" becoming part of Canadian hoser slang, symbolizing hard work, partying, and perseverance. Lawrence starred as Terry Cahill, the bumbling anti-hero he created and performed at the Loose Moose Theatre, a character reminiscent of a Paul Shaffer type on the late-night variety show Hotnuts and Popcorn. Throughout the 2000s, Lawrence remained active as an actor, writer, and improv artist, frequently appearing as Terry. He starred opposite Leslie Nielsen in the Discovery Channel series Doctorology and had supporting roles in films such as It’s All Gone Pete Tong, the hockey comedy Goon, Freezer Burn, and The Invasion of Laxdale. In 2010, Fubar II / Fubar Balls to the Wall was released, followed by the television series Fubar Age of Computer in 2017. In 2019, Lawrence secured all rights to the Fubar franchise and guest-starred as Terry in Trailer Park Boys, Jail, and Crave’s The Trades. A spin-off series, TNT Fubar, aired on Trailer Park Boys Plus. He is married to writer Immanuela Lawrence and has two children, son Cory Lawrence and daughter Zoey Lawrence.
