David Moscow
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David Raphael Moscow is an American actor. His first major role was as the young Josh Baskin in the 1988 film Big
, in which his character was magically transformed into an adult played by Tom Hanks
.
, the son of Patrice Sterner and Jon Moscow. Moscow attended Columbia University
in New York, New York in the 1990s.
, and landed the role of David Jacobs in Newsies
in 1992.
Moscow was engaged to actress Kerry Washington
from October 2004 to March 2007. Also in 2007, the magazine Time Out New York reported Moscow's involvement in developing sustainable and economic housing in Harlem
.
His younger brother, Lev—who was an extra in Newsies—is a history teacher at The Beacon School
in New York City.
Big
Big is a 1988 romantic comedy film directed by Penny Marshall and stars Tom Hanks as Josh Baskin, a young boy who makes a wish "to be big" to a magical fortune-telling machine and is then aged to adulthood overnight...
, in which his character was magically transformed into an adult played by Tom Hanks
Tom Hanks
Thomas Jeffrey "Tom" Hanks is an American actor, producer, writer, and director. Hanks worked in television and family-friendly comedies, gaining wide notice in 1988's Big, before achieving success as a dramatic actor in several notable roles, including Andrew Beckett in Philadelphia, the title...
.
Early life
Moscow was born in New York CityNew York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
, the son of Patrice Sterner and Jon Moscow. Moscow attended Columbia University
Columbia University
Columbia University in the City of New York is a private, Ivy League university in Manhattan, New York City. Columbia is the oldest institution of higher learning in the state of New York, the fifth oldest in the United States, and one of the country's nine Colonial Colleges founded before the...
in New York, New York in the 1990s.
Career
In 1988, he played the young Josh Baskin in BigBig
Big is a 1988 romantic comedy film directed by Penny Marshall and stars Tom Hanks as Josh Baskin, a young boy who makes a wish "to be big" to a magical fortune-telling machine and is then aged to adulthood overnight...
, and landed the role of David Jacobs in Newsies
Newsies
Newsies is a 1992 Disney musical film starring Christian Bale, David Moscow, and Bill Pullman. Robert Duvall and Ann-Margret also appeared in supporting roles. The movie is widely claimed to have gained a cult following after its initial failure at the box office...
in 1992.
Personal life
He is friends with Max Casella and Luke Edwards from the latter film.Moscow was engaged to actress Kerry Washington
Kerry Washington
Kerry Washington is an American actress. She is known for her roles as Ray Charles's wife, Della Bea Robinson, in the film Ray , as Idi Amin's wife Kay in The Last King of Scotland, and as Alicia Masters, love interest of Ben Grimm, The Thing, in the live-action Fantastic Four films of 2005 and 2007...
from October 2004 to March 2007. Also in 2007, the magazine Time Out New York reported Moscow's involvement in developing sustainable and economic housing in Harlem
Harlem
Harlem is a neighborhood in the New York City borough of Manhattan, which since the 1920s has been a major African-American residential, cultural and business center. Originally a Dutch village, formally organized in 1658, it is named after the city of Haarlem in the Netherlands...
.
His younger brother, Lev—who was an extra in Newsies—is a history teacher at The Beacon School
The Beacon School
The Beacon School is a formerly alternative assessment, now "performance-based assessment" public high school on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, near Lincoln Center and Columbus Circle. The initial founding of Beacon in 1993 was intended as an alternative to the Regents Exam-based testing system...
in New York City.
Filmography
- The Wizard of LonelinessThe Wizard of Loneliness (film)The Wizard of Loneliness is a 1988 American movie based on the 1966 book of the same name by John Nichols. It is notable for being the first film that David Moscow was cast in....
(1988) — Jimmy Wiggen - BigBigBig is a 1988 romantic comedy film directed by Penny Marshall and stars Tom Hanks as Josh Baskin, a young boy who makes a wish "to be big" to a magical fortune-telling machine and is then aged to adulthood overnight...
(1988) — Young Josh - "Live-InLive-InLive-In is an American sitcom that aired on CBS from March 20, 1989 to May 29, 1989.-Synopsis:The series stars Lisa Patrick as an Australian woman who is hired to live with and take care of the children of the Matthews, a suburban New Jersey family. Kimberley Farr and Hugh Maguire stars as Sarah...
" (1989) (television series)--Peter - "Living DollsLiving DollsLiving Dolls is an American situation comedy featured on the fall 1989 schedule of ABC. It was a spin-off created by a writer from Who's the Boss? and featuring characters introduced during an episode of that show. The show is notable as the acting debut of Halle Berry...
(1989) (television series)--Rick Carlin - NewsiesNewsiesNewsies is a 1992 Disney musical film starring Christian Bale, David Moscow, and Bill Pullman. Robert Duvall and Ann-Margret also appeared in supporting roles. The movie is widely claimed to have gained a cult following after its initial failure at the box office...
(1992) — David Jacobs - White Wolves: A Cry in the Wild IIWhite Wolves: A Cry in the Wild IIWhite Wolves: A Cry in the Wild II is a 1993 sequel to the 1990 film A Cry in the Wild.-Plot:Five teenagers and a teacher go on a two-weekd trek through the Cascade Mountains. At first, they had a great time; making new friends and enjoying the wild...
(1993) - Adam - "What's Wrong With This Picture" (1994)--Broadway theater
- River Red (1998) — Tom Holden
- Hurricane StreetsHurricane StreetsHurricane Streets is a 1997 American coming-of-age drama which was the debut feature film from writer-director Morgan J. Freeman . The film won the Audience, Best Director, and Best Cinematography Awards at the 1997 Sundance Film Festival—the first film ever to win three awards at the festival...
(1998) — Shane - GirlGirl (film)Girl is a 1998 American drama film starring Dominique Swain, Christopher Masterson, Sean Patrick Flanery, Summer Phoenix, Tara Reid, John Philbin and Selma Blair. It was based on the novel of the same name, written by Blake Nelson. It was written by Blake Nelson and David E...
(1998) — Greg - Side StreetsSide StreetsSide Streets is a 1998 Merchant Ivory film directed by Tony Gerber.Ensemble cast included Valeria Golino, Shashi Kapoor, Shabana Azmi, Miho Nikaido, Art Malik, Victor Argo, Rosario Dawson, Jennifer Esposito.-Cast:*Valeria Golino - Sylvie Otti...
(1999) — Bellboy - RestaurantRestaurant (film)Restaurant is a 1998 independent film starring Adrien Brody, Elise Neal, David Moscow and Simon Baker. Written by Tom Cudworth and directed by Eric Bross, Restaurant was the follow-up to this writing–directing duo's first film, TenBenny, which also starred Adrien Brody...
(1998) — Reggae - Zoe, Duncan, Jack & Jane (1999) (television series) — Duncan Milch
- Loving Jezebel (2000) — Gabe Parks
- Riding in Cars with BoysRiding in Cars with BoysRiding in Cars with Boys is a 2001 film based on the autobiography of the same name by Beverly Donofrio, about a woman who overcame difficulties including being a teen mother to earning a master's degree from the span of 1961 to 1986. It stars Drew Barrymore, Steve Zahn, Brittany Murphy, and James...
(2001) — Lizard - Just MarriedJust MarriedJust Married is a 2003 American romantic comedy film directed by Shawn Levy and written by Sam Harper starring Ashton Kutcher and the late Brittany Murphy. In its opening week, the film was number one, making $17 million at the box office. It stayed in the Top 10 for 4 weeks.-Plot:The film starts...
(2003) — Kyle - Honey (2003) — Michael Ellis
- Nearing GraceNearing GraceNearing Grace is a 2005 film directed by Rick Rosenthal, based on the novel by Scott Sommer.-Storyline:A coming-of-age independent feature film set in late 1970s, Nearing Grace follows high school senior Henry Nearing...
(2005) — Blair Nearing - "Looking for Palladin" (2008)--Josh Ross
- David & LaylaDavid & Layla- Plot :Inspired by a true story, sparks fly when a Jew and a Muslim fall in love in New York. David , TV host of "Sex & Happiness", becomes smitten with the voluptuous Layla - a mysterious, sensual dancer who turns out to be a refugee. David's reckless pursuit of Layla sets off an unveiling of...
(2007) — David Fine - "The End of America" (2008)--Executive producer
- "Turn Me On Dead Man" (2008)--John
- Dead Air (2008) — Gil
- The Promotion (2008) - Painter
- Vacancy 2: The First Cut (2009) — Gordon