David Gannon

Bio

David Gannon is an accomplished actor and writer with a career in film, television, theatre, and digital media. He has appeared in major productions such as Elvis (Warner Bros), where he played Charlie Hodge under the direction of Baz Luhrmann, and Emo the Musical. His film work includes leading roles in short films like Chicken, Wolf, Fine and Pyro, many of which have gained recognition at film festivals.

On television, David has been featured in Spreadsheet (Paramount+), Gallipoli (Nine Network), and City Homicide (Seven Network). He is also well-known for his comedic and improvisational skills, having played “Ninja Dave” in multiple seasons of ABC’s Prank Patrol. His web series work is known across the globe and includes Bible Writers Room, Politics Explained, and Going Down.

David’s theatre credits include One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, The Road to Hell, The Fruits of War, and Prisoner’s Dilemma, performing in productions at Melbourne Theatre Company, MICF, and various fringe festivals. His writing and creative contributions have been a key part of many independent productions, including Off the Meter (Tropfest short) and multiple web series collaborations with The Cameralla.