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| Popular As | David A. Cox |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Age | 75 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
| Born | September 23, 1948 () |
| Birthday | September 23 |
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David A. Cox’s zodiac sign is Virgo. According to astrologers, Virgos are always paying attention to the smallest details and their deep sense of humanity makes them one of the most careful signs of the zodiac. Their methodical approach to life ensures that nothing is left to chance, and although they are often tender, their heart might be closed for the outer world. This is a sign often misunderstood, not because they lack the ability to express, but because they won’t accept their feelings as valid, true, or even relevant when opposed to reason. The symbolism behind the name speaks well of their nature, born with a feeling they are experiencing everything for the first time.
David A. Cox was born in the Year of the Rat. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Rat are quick-witted, clever, charming, sharp and funny. They have excellent taste, are a good friend and are generous and loyal to others considered part of its pack. Motivated by money, can be greedy, is ever curious, seeks knowledge and welcomes challenges. Compatible with Dragon or Monkey.
David A. Cox began his career in New York City working for ABC TV as a Page in their executive training program after attending Acadia University in Nova Scotia Canada, and CW Post College in Long Island N.
Y. He studied acting for 4 yrs with the famous teacher, Sanford Meisner and thereafter was involved in the beginnings of off off- Broadway acting and directing in such places as the cafes Cino and La Momma.
He acted off-Broadway in the now famous east 4th St. Playhouse and the Maidman Playhouse. He founded the Brandon Playhouse in Vermont and then moved to Los Angeles where upon he became a member of Theater East for 10 years.
During that time he acted in films and television doing parts in the film Galexina with the well-known playmate Dorothy Stratten. He also did work on the Hardy Boys Series, at Universal Pictures, The Paramount series Hard copy and played the lead Role in several independent films including, The Last Season, Vengeance, The Stranger, and in 2004 the Film " Edge of Nowhere " slated for the Sundance film festival.
In 1991 he founded the American Renegade Theater in Los Angeles as well as being the founder of the Valley Theater League. He directed over 60 plays until 2004. He performed in several plays around Los Angeles and won several awards for acting and directing.
During this period David took two plays to New York City off-Broadway. They were, Chaim's Love Song at the American Jewish Theater and Panache at the Players Theater in Greenwich Village. Both plays received critical acclaim from the New York Times.
Starting in Los Angeles in 1984, with permission from Sandford Meisner, David began teaching the technique that made Mr. Meisner famous and put thousands of his students in productions from film, Broadway, local theatre and television.
Meisner students included, Gregory Peck and Eli Wallach to present day Academy award winners. The Meisner technique is beyond reproach . David continued teaching there for the next 20 yrs. David was also the co-founder of the NoHo Arts district, that today is the most thriving theater district of Los Angeles.
David moved to Austin, Texas in the spring of 2005 believing that this was going to be the next film Mecca. David began teaching the Meisner technique at the State Theater for Austin Community College, The University of Texas (UT) for informal classes and simultaneously for JB Entertainment.
After 2 yrs he left teaching at Austin Community College and began two private classes as well as continuing at UT and JB Entertainment . In recent years, over 150 of his students have won roles in independent and studio films shooting in Texas and Louisiana .
Two of his students are series regulars on NBC's hit series, Friday Night Lights and the latest, Stephanie Hunt is a regular on Parenthood the new NBC hit series. Also many of his students at JB Entertainment have gone on to win full scholarships in New York and Los Angeles prestige acting schools.
As with Mr. Meisner, the attainment of becoming working actors continues to be a result of this incredible way of performing in all mediums, as David and other Meisner trained actors continue to teach.
