David Wayman (born 27 January 1988) is an

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Early life

Wayman (born David Place) grew up in Enfield,

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and attended Lochinver House School and St. Columba's College. Aged 18, he joined

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as a

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Career

Wayman trained at

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. Early work saw him taking a lead role in

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's ''After Death'' opposite

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and Paul Freeman, before playing a leading role in ''Knight Knight'' in 2012. In 2014, he was featured in the ''Evening Standard'' for having lead roles in five films at

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. In 2014, he starred in ''Wandering Rose'', released by

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and

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's ''Art Ache''.

Filmography

Film

Television

References

External links

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Death Official Website

Interview for Moon Project

Interview in Geektown
{{DEFAULTSORT:Wayman, David English male film actors Living people English male television actors 1988 births