David Zed Actor, Comedian, Dubbing Actor, Singer
Overview
NationalityItaly, United States of America
LanguagesEnglish – American (mother tongue), Italian (fluent)
Born1956, Indianapolis Indiana U.S.A., United States of America
Age range59 - 69
Height175 cm
Ethnic typesMiddle Europe
Place of residenceRome - Latium (Italy)
Real nameDavid Kirk Traylor (Mr Zed)
MembershipsSAG-AFTRA (United States of America)
SAG-AFTRA (United States of America)
Contact
Alternative contact details:
http://www.balthazarmanagement.com
3357223716
+39 06 95583651
+39 06 36004212 Fax (office)
via Cola di Rienzo 180
00196 Roma
Italy
Skills/Talents
Languages English – American (mother tongue), Italian (fluent)
Dialects Campania (good), Greater London (good), Latium (good), Sardinian (good), Scottish (good), Yiddish (good)
Accents American (native accent), American Midwest (native accent), Italian (native accent), British (good), New Zealand (good), Scottish (good)
Dance Break dancing (very good), Popping (very good)
Singing. Cabaret (very good), Choral Singing (very good), Classical (very good), Pop (very good), Rock (very good), Stage singing (very good)
Vocal pitch / Dubbing voice Baritone
Sports Acrobatics (good)
Driving licences / Other permits Driver’s licence car
Other Skills Impersonator, Narration, Pantomime, Translator
Appearance
Age range 59 - 69
Height 175 cm
Build Medium build
Colour of eyes Blue
Colour of hair Dark blonde
Twin No
Look-alike Patty Duke
Ethnic types Middle Europe
Training
Bernard Hiller
My primary trainig began at the Actors and Writers Workshop in Atlanta Under Walter Roberts, Julia Robert's father.
Awards/Nominations
2003 Tokyo International Comedy Festival (Japan) - Award
CV CV - Television & Streaming CV - Film CV - Theatre CV - Commercials CV - Audio
CV - Television & Streaming
2023
A perfect match
Florian Gallenberger
Directed by
2013
Volare - La Grande Storia di Domenico Modugno
Rai Fiction
Network/Distributor: Rai
Television film
Riccardo Milani
Directed by
Supporting Actor
2012
Caruso
Rai Fiction
Network/Distributor: Rai
Television film
Biography
STEFANO REALI
Directed by
Fred Giesberge
2010
S.O.S. BEFANA
endemol
Network/Distributor: Rai 1
Television film
Young adult
Francesco Vicario
Directed by
Wild Bill
Cameo
2009
Enrico Mattei - L'uomo che guardava il futuro
Medusa Home Entertainment
Television film
Period drama
Giorgio Capitani
Directed by
Joe Fraser
Supporting Actor
2009
Negli Occhi Dell'Assassino
Mediaset/Leader Productions
Television film
Crime
Edoardo Margheriti
Directed by
Thomas Ressler
Supporting Actor
2008
COCO CHANEL
Lux Vide
Network/Distributor: France 2
Mini series
Biography, Drama
Christian Duguay
Directed by
Newsreel Journalist
Cameo
2007
Vivere
Mediavivere
Network/Distributor: Canale 5
Television series
Family
pisani e ferrari
Directed by
John Craig
Ongoing Role
2006
I CESARONI
Publispei
Network/Distributor: Canale 5
Television series
Family
F. Vicario F. Pavolini
Directed by
Customs Officer Bob
Cameo
2005
John Paul II
Lux Vide
Network/Distributor: Rai Uno
Mini series
Biography, Drama
John Kent Harrison
Directed by
The First Worker
Supporting Actor
2003
Comfest today's Zed
Fuji Television
Network/Distributor: Fuji TV,Japan
Television show
Comedy
?
Directed by
Mr. Zed
Lead
2003
Waratte-itomo Tokudane, Mechamecha Iketeru
Fuji Television
Television show
Comedy
?
Directed by
Mr. Zed
Cameo
2001
Cartoni Umani
TMC Film
Television series
Educational
Giuliano Graziani
Directed by
Corkscrew/Toy
Supporting Lead
1998
The Incredible Mr. Zed Show
nominated for the award of the Spanish Union as best lead performance ( 2009 )
Television series
Comedy
Adam Gill/ David Traylor
Directed by
Mr.Zed
Lead
1996
Zed In Orbit
nominated for the award of the Spanish Union as best lead performance ( 2009 )
Television series
Comedy
Adam Gill/ David Traylor
Directed by
Mr. Zed
Lead
1995
The Mr. Zed Show
The Orbit Satellite Radio and Television Network
Television series
Comedy
David Traylor
Directed by
Mr. Zed
Lead
1995
Zakubaran!
NHK
Network/Distributor: NHK
Variety show
Family
?
Directed by
Mr. Zed
Ongoing Role
1994
The Jack Dee Show
Carlton Television
Television show
Comedy
?
Directed by
Mr. Zed
Cameo
1993
Saturday Zoo with Jonathan Ross
BBC
Network/Distributor: BBC
Variety show
Comedy
?
Directed by
Mr. Zed
Star of Episode
1993
The Tonight Show With Jay Leno
NBC
Television film
?
Directed by
Zed
Guest Role
1993
Festival At Ford's
Liamar Media World
Television show
Variety show
?
Directed by
ZED
Guest Role
1992
An Evening At The Improv
A&E Television Networks
Television show
Comedy
?
Directed by
ZED
Lead
1992
Comicazi
Ass. Cult. Nike
Television show
Comedy
?
Directed by
ZED
Supporting Lead
1990
Voyage of terror: the Achille Lauro affair
Film Master S.R.L.
Television film
Drama
Alberto Negrin
Directed by
Capt. Longbow
Supporting Actor
1987
Spitting Image
Tele Monte Carlo
Television series
Satire
?
Directed by
Guest Role
1986
INVESTIGATORI D'ITALIA
rai
Television series
Comedy
P. Poeti
Directed by
Solescu
Star of Episode
1985
Pronto... Raffaella?
rai 1
Television series
Comedy
Gianni Boncompagni
Directed by
Zed
Supporting Lead
1983
Galassia 2
Bata Films production
Television series
Fantasy
Gianni Boncompagni
Directed by
ZED
Ongoing Role
1983
MIO FIGLIO NON SA LEGGERE
Film Master S.R.L.
Television film
Drama
F. Giraldi
Directed by
Fred
Supporting Actor
1979
TILT!
rai
Television series
Variety show
Vittorio Laseroff
Directed by
ZED
Lead
CV - Film
2023
Napoli - New York
Gabriele Salvatores
Directed by
2016
In Guerra Per Amore
Feature film (cinema)
Comedy
Pif
Directed by
Supporting Actor
2015
Blood on Méliès Moon
Feature film (cinema)
Louis Coats
Directed by
George Méliès
Supporting Lead
2014
Un Matrimonio Da Favola
Italian International Film
Network/Distributor: Ö1
Feature film (cinema)
Comedy
Carlo Vanzina
Directed by
Supporting Actor
2016
Ciao Brother
Minerva Pictures
Feature film (cinema)
Comedy
Nicola Barnaba
Directed by
Supporting Actor
2011
The Perfect Life
The Carousel Pictures Company
Feature film (cinema)
Horror
Josef Rosnak
Directed by
Sam the Electrical Man
Supporting Actor
2011
6 GIORNI SULLA TERRA
DEUSFILM E MEDIAPLEX
Feature film (cinema)
Science fiction
V. Venturi
Directed by
Danny
Supporting Actor
2008
Un Estate al Mare
Video 80 International
Feature film (cinema)
Comedy
Carlo Vanzina
Directed by
John Allen
Supporting Actor
2004
The Clan
D.A.P.
Feature film (cinema)
Comedy
Christian De Sica
Directed by
Al Troner
Guest Role
2004
THE LISTENING
Film Master S.R.L.
Feature film (cinema)
Adventure
Giacomo Martelli
Directed by
Ellison
Supporting Actor
1994
CAROGNE
Film Master S.R.L.
Feature film (cinema)
Comedy
E. Caria
Directed by
Albert
Supporting Actor
1983
The Lonely Lady
Universal Pictures
Feature film (cinema)
Drama
Peter Sasdy
Directed by
Max
Supporting Actor
1982
SHE
Jaguar Picutres - Stardust Films
Feature film (cinema)
Adventure
Avi Nesher
Directed by
Xenon
Star of Episode
2017
Mister Felicità
Calaya
Network/Distributor: 01
Feature film (cinema)
Comedy
Alessandro Siani
Directed by
Clint
Supporting Actor
CV - Theatre
2010
Nuts
JB PRODUCTION
Theatre
Kids' production
Teresa Pascarelli
Directed by
David Dickenson
Guest Role
1989
La Cena Delle Beffe
La Nostra Signora Srl
Theatre
Absurd theatre
Carmelo Bene
Directed by
Gabreiele Piamonte
Supporting Lead
CV - Commercials
1981
La Voglia Matta
Teatro i
Commercial
Comedy
?
Directed by
Punky
Lead
CV - Audio
1993
Indiana Jones and the Fate of Atlantis
Intermedia 86 in collaborazione con Teatridithalia
Dubbing
Adventure
Tamlyn Bara
Directed by
Ltn. Schultz
Supporting Lead
1980
R.O.B.O.T.
EMI records
Singing
Absurd theatre
Claudio Simonetti
Directed by
Zed
Lead
