David Mendenhall Net Worth

David Mendenhall net worth is
$500, 000

David Mendenhall was born on 13 June 1971, in Oceanside, California USA, and is an actor, probably best known for his childhood roles in the films “Space Raiders”, “Over the Top”, “The Transformers: The Movie” and “They Still Call Me Bruce”.

So just how rich is David Mendenhall? According to sources, Mendenhall has earned a net worth over $500, 000, as of mid-2017. His wealth has been established during his acting career, as well as through his work as an attorney.

David Mendenhall Net Worth $500, 000

Mendenhall grew up in the San Diego neighborhood of Oceanside, along with his sister, actress Marissa Mendenhall. He attended the University of Southern California, graduating magna cum laude with a Bachelor’s degree in Theatre and Cinema- Television. He also attended Southwestern University School of Law, obtaining a Juris Doctor degree.

His career in the entertainment industry actually started when he was four years old, appearing in a Mattel Toys commercial. He went on to appear in a number of radio and TV commercials by his teenage years, paving his way to recognition and earning a decent income.

Mendenhall made his foray onto the small screen in 1979, landing the role of Mike Webber in the ABC television medical drama “General Hospital”, remaining on the show until 1986. His performance earned him a Soap Opera Digest Award and two Young Artist Awards, and greatly contributed to his popularity and to his net worth.

In the meantime, he was also involved in many other projects, such as the TV film “The Last Song”, and the series “Taxi”, in which he had the recurring role as Jason. He made his film debut with the leading role as Peter in the 1983 science fiction film “Space Riders”, and went on to appear in series such as “Diff’rent Strokes”, “Goodnight, Beantown” and “The Twilight Zone”. His wealth grew larger.

Mendenhall also did an extensive voice over work by the mid-’80s, providing his voice for a number of TV films and series, among which the animated series “Rainbow Brite” and film “Rainbow Brite and the Star Stealer”, and the animated series “G.I. Joe” and “The Berenstain Bears”, earning another Young Artist Award for the latter show. Most notably, he voiced the character of Daniel Witwicky in the animated film “The Transformers: The Movie” and in two seasons of “The Transformers” animated series. All added to his net worth.

Mendenhall’s most notable roles came with the late ’80s films, the sport drama “Over the Top”, alongside Sylvester Stallone in which he played Michael Cutler-Hawk, and the comedy action “They Still Call Me Bruce”, in which he portrayed Billy White. These performances enabled him to achieve great popularity, appearing in every major teen magazine, and to amass a significant fortune.

In 1990 Mendenhall starred as Sy in the drama film “Streets”, after which he took a break from his acting caree; focusing on education, he enrolled at the University of Southern California in the mid-’90, and then attended law school.

The 2000s saw him landing a job as a contract attorney at major studio law departments such as NBC and Universal Studios. He also worked as a journalist for publications such as Indie Slate Magazine and the Daily Journal. All contributed to his wealth.

He resumed his acting career in 2008, appearing in the short-lived television series “My Own Worst Enemy”, after which he appeared in the series “The Lone Wolf”, “The Forgotten” and “A Gifted Man”, and in the film “God Bless America”, adding steadily to his net worth.

When it comes to his private life, Mendenhall is quite secretive about it. Thus, sources don’t have any details regarding any past or current relationship status.

The actor is involved in charities, having supported non-profit organizations such as American Cancer Society, The Adam Walsh Foundation, the D.A.R.E. program, Actors and Others for Animals and Make-A-Wish, to name a few.


Full NameDavid Mendenhall
Net Worth$500, 000
Date Of BirthJune 13, 1971
Place Of BirthOceanside, California, USA
ProfessionActor, Miscellaneous Crew, Producer
NationalityAmerican
ParentsJames Mendenhall
SiblingsMarissa Mendenhall
IMDBhttp://www.imdb.com/name/nm0578903/
MoviesPuff and the Incredible Mr. Nobody, Space Raiders, Rainbow Brite and the Star Stealer, The Transformers: The Movie, Over the Top, Going Bananas, They Still Call Me Bruce, Streets, God Bless America, The Secret of the Ice Cave
TV ShowsRainbow Brite, A Pup Named Scooby-Doo
#Fact
1Son of James Mendenhall.
2Brother of Marissa Mendenhall.

Actor

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Budding ProspectsTV Movie post-productionCyclist (uncredited)
Chance2016TV SeriesPedestrian
Some Help from Above2014ShortKerr
A Gifted Man2011TV SeriesPeter Glenn
God Bless America2011Roxy's Father
The Forgotten2009TV SeriesNewsstand Clerk
The Lone Wolf2009TV Series shortThaddeus Torkin
My Own Worst Enemy2008TV SeriesPaul Wallace
The Berenstain Bears1985-2003TV SeriesBrother Bear
Roseanne1997TV SeriesClerk
Streets1990Sy
Divorce Court1990TV SeriesGuest
The Secret of the Ice Cave1989Alex Ostrow
A Pup Named Scooby-Doo1988TV SeriesAdditional Voices
Our House1987-1988TV SeriesJ.R. Dutton
Family Medical Center1988TV Series
The Creation1988Video short voice
Pound Puppies1987TV SeriesAdditional voices
The Transformers1986-1987TV SeriesDaniel Witwicky
Magnum, P.I.1984-1987TV Series
Going Bananas1987Ben McNamara
They Still Call Me Bruce1987Billy White
Over the Top1987Michael Cutler
Potato Head Kids1986TV SeriesBig Chip (1986) (voice)
Witchfire1986Hunter's Son
Centurions1986TV SeriesRandy Chang
G.I. Joe1986TV SeriesYoung Mainframe / Bobby
Transformers: Five Faces of Darkness1986VideoDaniel Witwicky (voice)
The Transformers: The Movie1986Daniel Witwicky (voice)
General Hospital1981-1986TV SeriesMike
Rainbow Brite1986TV SeriesAdditional Voices / Krys
Galtar and the Golden Lance1985TV SeriesZorn
Punky Brewster1985TV SeriesAdditional voices
Rainbow Brite and the Star Stealer1985Krys (voice)
The Twilight Zone1985TV SeriesDickie Jordan (segment "Examination Day")
CBS Storybreak1985TV SeriesHenry Green
Robo Force: The Revenge of Nazgar1984TV MovieJason Fury (voice)
Cabbage Patch Kids: First Christmas1984TV MovieCannon Lee (voice)
Goodnight, Beantown1983TV SeriesAlex
Saturday Supercade1983TV SeriesJoey (segment 'Kangaroo': 1984-1985) (voice)
Space Raiders1983Peter
Taxi1982-1983TV SeriesJason
Diff'rent Strokes1983TV SeriesSidney
The Smurfs Christmas Special1982TV MovieWilliam (voice)
Puff and the Incredible Mr. Nobody1982TV ShortTerry (voice)
The Last Song1980TV MovieBobby Pierce

Miscellaneous

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Deal or No Deal2008-2009TV Series clearance coordinator - 61 episodes

Producer

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Knock Knock Live2015TV Series prize producer - 2 episodes
Take It All2012TV Series producer - 5 episodes

Soundtrack

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Puff and the Incredible Mr. Nobody1982TV Short performer: "Follow Your Own Star"

Self

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Tosh.02010TV SeriesHimself
The Wayne Newton Special1982TV SpecialYoung Wayne Newton
The Magic of David Copperfield IV: The Vanishing Airplane1981TV SpecialYoung David Copperfield (uncredited)
The Magic of David Copperfield III: Levitating Ferrari1980TV SpecialYoung David Copperfield (uncredited)

Archive Footage

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Electric Boogaloo: The Wild, Untold Story of Cannon Films2014DocumentaryBen McNamara (uncredited)
Magico David1992TV Mini-SeriesYoung David Copperfield

Won Awards

YearAwardCeremonyNominationMovie
1988Razzie AwardRazzie AwardsWorst Supporting ActorOver the Top (1987)
1988Razzie AwardRazzie AwardsWorst New StarOver the Top (1987)
1987Young Artist AwardYoung Artist AwardsExceptional Young Actors in Animation - Series, Specials or Feature FilmRainbow Brite and the Star Stealer (1985)
1986Young Artist AwardYoung Artist AwardsOutstanding Young Actor - Animation Voice OverThe Berenstain Bears (1985)
1985Young Artist AwardYoung Artist AwardsBest Young Actor in a Daytime or Nighttime Television SeriesGeneral Hospital (1963)
1984Soap Opera Digest AwardSoap Opera Digest AwardsOutstanding Youth Actor in a Daytime Soap OperaGeneral Hospital (1963)
1984Young Artist AwardYoung Artist AwardsBest Young Actor in Daytime SoapGeneral Hospital (1963)

Nominated Awards

YearAwardCeremonyNominationMovie
1988Young Artist AwardYoung Artist AwardsBest Animation Voice Over GroupThe Berenstain Bears (1985)
1988Young Artist AwardYoung Artist AwardsBest Animation Voice Over GroupPotato Head Kids (1986)
1988Young Artist AwardYoung Artist AwardsBest Young Male Superstar in Motion PicturesOver the Top (1987)
1987Young Artist AwardYoung Artist AwardsExceptional Young Actors in Animation - Series, Specials or Feature FilmThe Transformers: The Movie (1986)
1987Young Artist AwardYoung Artist AwardsExceptional Performance by a Young Actor in a Daytime SeriesGeneral Hospital (1963)
1986Soap Opera Digest AwardSoap Opera Digest AwardsOutstanding Youth Actor/Actress on a Daytime or Prime Time SerialGeneral Hospital (1963)
1986Young Artist AwardYoung Artist AwardsOutstanding Young Actor - Regular Daytime SerialGeneral Hospital (1963)
1983Young Artist AwardYoung Artist AwardsBest Young Actor in a Daytime SeriesGeneral Hospital (1963)

Known for movies

Source
IMDB Wikipedia

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