David Stassen is an American writer, producer, director, and actor known for his work in television and film.
He is particularly recognized for his work on The Mindy Project, Central Intelligence, Blockers, History of the World, Part II, Maximum Truth, and the Netflix series Running Point.
He has collaborated frequently with comedian and actor Ike Barinholtz.
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| Wiki Facts & About Data | |
| Real Name: | David Alexander Stassen |
| Stage Name: | David Stassen |
| Born: | June 14, 1977 (age 49 years old) |
| Place of Birth: | Chicago, Illinois, United States |
| Nationality: | American |
| Ethnicity: | White |
| Height: | 178 cm (5 ft 10 in) |
| Religion: | Christianity |
| Parents: | Mr. and Mrs. Stassen |
| Children: | 1 — Lily Stassen |
| Occupation: | Writer, Producer, Director, Actor |
| Net Worth: | $5 million |
Early Life and Education
David Alexander Stassen was born on June 14, 1977, in Chicago, Illinois.
He grew up in Chicago’s Lincoln Park neighborhood and attended high school with longtime friend and collaborator Ike Barinholtz.
Stassen developed an interest in comedy and writing early in life and eventually pursued a career in television. His work has largely focused on comedy, screenwriting, producing, and directing.
Career
David Stassen established himself as a television writer and producer through work on The Mindy Project, where he collaborated with Ike Barinholtz.
He later expanded his career into film writing and production. He co-wrote the screenplay for Central Intelligence, starring Dwayne Johnson and Kevin Hart, and served as an executive producer on Blockers.
He also worked as a writer, producer, and director on History of the World, Part II. Stassen directed and wrote the 2023 comedy film Maximum Truth.
He later became involved with the Netflix series Running Point, serving as a creator and executive producer. His other recent work includes Rooster, where he serves as an executive producer and writer.
Personal Life
David Stassen is 49 years old. He has generally maintained a private personal life.
He is known to have a daughter named Lily Stassen, who was mentioned in a 2014 interview when he was described as a recent father.
Net Worth
David Stassen has an estimated net worth of $5 million USD, accumulated through his work as a writer, producer, director, and actor in film and television.
Social Media
- X: @davidstassen
Filmography
- The Mindy Project — 2012–2017
- Central Intelligence — 2016
- Blockers — 2018
- The Oath — 2018
- History of the World, Part II — 2023
- Maximum Truth — 2023
- Running Point — 2025–2026
- Rooster — 2026