David Iacono may only be 18-years-old, but he already has almost a decade of work experience. The talented actor made his onscreen debut in 2011 and within just a few years he was landing recurring roles. His biggest break to date came when he was cast as Bo Orlovin in the Netflix series, Grand Army. Even though his character isn’t one of the main students featured in the show, his performance has still been gaining him lots of attention. David’s versatile acting skills allow him to play a variety of characters and he brings something special to each one. David will also have a recurring role in the upcoming HBO Max series, The Flight Attendant. Keep reading for 10 things you didn’t know about David Iacono.
1. He Started His Career As A Model
Even outside of his work as an actor, David is no stranger to the camera. From an early age, his mother thought he was so cute that she decided to get him into acting. As time went on, transitioning into acting came very naturally for him.
2. He’s A Brooklyn Native
There are a lot of things that David and Bo (his character in Grand Army) don’t have in common, but one similarity they share is that they were both born and raised in Brooklyn. He is a proud native of the Marine Park neighborhood and is a graduate of LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts.
3. He Hopes To Work Behind The Scenes Some Day
Acting is the thing that David has been focusing most of his attention on, but it’s not the only thing he wants to do. He eventually hopes to go to film school and says that he would “love to get into directing, writing, and editing because I’ve always had a passion for those as well.”
4. He Is Proud Of How Grand Army Tackles Real Life Issues
One of the things that has made Grand Army so popular is its exploration of serious and often uncomfortable issues that many teenagers face in real life. While these topics are not always easy to watch, David is proud of the way the show tells its story, believing that viewers can learn a lot by tuning in.
5. He Already Knows Who He Would Want To Play Him In A Movie
Have you ever thought about who you would want to play you if anyone were to ever make a movie about your life? David has thought about this and he already knows precisely who he wants to have the role: Adam Sandler. However, since Sandler is nearly 40 years older than David, it might be a challenging casting choice.
6. He’s A Big Jim Carrey Fan
Grand Army may be a very serious drama series, but it’s actually comedy that has always sparked David’s interest. During an interview with Pop Culturalist, David said, “I’ve always been drawn to more comedic actors like Jim Carrey. I’ve always really, really looked up to him because he has such a wide range…Jim Carrey as an actor introduced me to the idea that comedy is sometimes more challenging to portray than something dramatic because you have to be so truthful in order to accurately get someone to laugh or genuinely make someone laugh.”
7. He Loves The Outdoors
David spends a lot of time working, but when he gets a chance to take a break, he loves to spend his free time appreciating the beauty of the outdoors. After all, sometimes there’s nothing better than breathing in some fresh air and enjoying a nice day. Some of his favorite outdoor activities include hiking and swimming.
8. He Was In What Would You Do?
What Would You Do? is a hidden camera series that puts people in awkward and/or controversial situations to observe how they respond when faced with a moral dilemma: whether to speak up or let something bad happen right before their eyes. David made several appearances on the show between 2016 and 2018, acting in various skits.
9. Jersey Shore Is His Guilty Pleasure
We all have at least one show that people would never expect us to watch, and David is no exception. In his interview with Pop Culturalist, David shared that Jersey Shore is his favorite guilty pleasure show. Interestingly, David was only about 7 years old when Jersey Shore premiered in 2009.
10. He Loves Photography
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