David Beecroft (born April 26, 1955) is an American actor noted for his

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appearances, having played both regular and recurring roles in series such as ''

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'' (as Nick Agretti), ''

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'' and ''

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''.

Early life and education

Beecroft was born in

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. He graduated from

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, in 1974."My High School: W. T. White HS famous alumni,"
''The Dallas Morning News'' sports section online. He graduated from Trinity University in

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, before moving to Hollywood in 1979.

Career

In 1992, he starred on the short-lived series '' Hearts are Wild''. He has also been a regular on the daytime

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s ''

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'' as Trent Chapin (1985–1986) and ''

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'' from 1999 to 2001. He played the serial killer in 1990's ''The Rain Killer'', and a gigolo in 1987's ''

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''.

Personal life

Beecroft's older brother is actor

Gregory Beecroft Gregory Beecroft (born May 9, 1952 in Corpus Christi, Texas) is an American actor known for roles on several soap operas in the 1970s and 1980s. He is the oldest of five children. After his parents divorced when Greg was twelve years old, he and ...

. He and his wife have one son.

Filmography

Film

Television

References

External links

* 1955 births People from Warwick, Rhode Island American male film actors American male soap opera actors American male television actors Living people Male actors from Rhode Island W. T. White High School alumni {{US-screen-actor-stub