David Arquette is a popular actor, producer, composer, director, and screenwriter. He is also a world wrestling champion.
- Born on September 8, 1971, in Winchester, Virginia.
- Astrological Sign: Virgo.
- Height — 178 cm, Weight — 68 kg.
1. Biography of the Hollywood Star
David was born into an artistic and intellectual family. His mother, Brenda, was instrumental in establishing a local theater and also taught acting. His father, Lewis Arquette, appeared in films. David’s two brothers and two sisters also chose careers in cinema.
Before David started school, the family moved closer to his father’s workplace — to Los Angeles. Here, David learned to play the trumpet.
From childhood, the future star had little interest in participating in theater productions, preferring to have fun outdoors with friends. His sisters had to persuade him, often unsuccessfully. David’s first play was “The Seventh Son.” He learned that one of the students was paid a decent sum and hoped for the same fee. Of course, actors were not paid, but seeing David’s disappointment, the teacher wrote him a check for $100. Years later, with his career on the rise, David returned to school to repay the teacher’s generous gift.
Arquette’s sisters quickly became famous Hollywood actresses, which motivated the newcomer not to give up. Initially, he acted wherever he was invited: in low-budget films, TV series, and various shows. Every audition was a torment for David, hindered by shyness and self-doubt. He appeared in episodes of series such as “The Outsiders,” “Beverly Hills, 90210,” and others.
Fortune eventually smiled on the newcomer: he was cast in a leading role in the cult horror film “Scream” (1996). The iconic portrayal of a police officer marked a turning point in Arquette’s career: his talent was finally recognized. Since then, David has frequently shared the screen with major American celebrities, honing his craft. In 1997, he became a producer for the film “The Fish Tank” while also playing one of the main roles.
His passion for wrestling did not hinder his active creative career. In 2000, he won the heavyweight world championship title (WCW version).
As a screenwriter, Arquette worked on the TV series “Son of the Beach” (2000-2002), the film “The Tourist” (2006), and many others.
Despite a number of failed projects in recent years, David remains optimistic. He is happy in his personal life and looks to the future with hope.
2. The Actor’s Personal Life
The legendary “Scream” provided Arquette with a ticket to the world of the rich and famous, and it also led him to his first wife. Courteney Cox shone alongside him on set. At that time, David’s life was spiraling out of control: he was abusing alcohol and drugs and had no intention of changing. The charismatic blue-eyed brunette helped him overcome his harmful habits, and he decided to become a devoted family man for her. In 1999, the couple held a lavish wedding in San Francisco, attended by numerous Hollywood stars. The bride looked stunning in a Valentino gown.
In 2004, David and Courteney welcomed their daughter, Coco.
The couple often worked together and founded a successful company, “Coquette,” which produced films and TV series. Their marriage lasted 11 years. In an interview, Cox admitted that the separation was easy for her: they were too different. David struggled intensely, began drinking again, and ended up in a rehabilitation clinic. The former lovers separated in 2010, but their official divorce was finalized in May 2013. For the sake of their child, they tried to remain friends. The court took this into account and granted joint custody of Coco.
Since 2011, Arquette has been in a new relationship. The charming actress and journalist Christina McLarty, who was 10 years younger than him, soon gave birth to their son on April 28, 2014. Two months later, they announced their engagement. In 2015, the happy couple married, inviting only close friends and family. Among the honored guests was David’s daughter with Courteney Cox. A few years ago, the couple welcomed another son, Augustus (born 2017).
3. David Arquette Today
The “Scream” star plans to appear in the sequel, reprising his beloved role as Sheriff Dewey Riley. In the spring of 2021, it was announced that directors Tyler Gillett and Matt Bettinelli-Olpin, known for the thriller “Ready or Not,” would helm the next installment of the franchise. It remains unclear whether David’s ex-wife, Courteney Cox, will have a role in the script.
David also announced a return to his wrestling career. In early August 2020, a trailer for the documentary “You Cannot Kill David Arquette” was released. The trailer teases the return of the famous wrestler and showcases his intense training. Many experts believed that Arquette’s previous world championship title was undeserved; now he aims to reclaim it. The full release of the film was on August 28, 2020.
4. Interesting Facts About the Celebrity
- Arquette was a member of the rock band “EAR2000.”
- The actor was the son-in-law of film stars Nicolas Cage and Thomas Jane, who were married to his sister Patricia.
- He voiced a character named Eddie Vahovski in the EA Sports Big game SSX Tricky for PS2.
- David owns a special chair from the West Hollywood Police Department, which has been occupied by various celebrities, including Hugh Grant.
- He was listed as a student at the Los Angeles Center for Enriched Studies.
- David’s first wife, Courteney Cox, became famous for her role as Monica Geller in “Friends” (1994). Five years later, Arquette himself played a Geller on screen in the comedy “Never Been Kissed” (1999).
- David, Courteney, and Neve Campbell are the actors who appeared in all the “Scream” movies. Jamie Kennedy appeared in the first three, but only on film in the fourth.
- Jennifer Aniston, Courteney’s close friend, is Coco’s godmother.
- The actor is a distant relative of American explorer and former governor of Upper Louisiana, Meriwether Lewis.
- David’s maternal grandfather, Polish Jew Yussef Joseph Novak, was born in the Kiev region during the Russian Empire.
- Arquette participated in the 13th season of “Dancing with the Stars.”
- He composed the music for “Scream 3.”
- In 2011, he visited Africa as part of the “Nothing But Nets” campaign, witnessing the scale of the malaria epidemic firsthand.
5. Filmography
David’s early steps in cinema were not particularly successful. He was a supporting actor, landing minor roles in popular series like “Buffy the Vampire Slayer,” “Friends,” etc. In “Scream,” David’s father, Lewis Arquette, who knew the film’s producer well, helped him get a role. After the release of the first film, the actor became truly famous, and interesting offers began to pour in. Some of his most notable projects include “Hamlet 2,” “Before I Go,” “Amanda and Jack Go Camping,” and others. For the latter, David received an award for Best Actor in 2018.
David Arquette on Social Media:
- Twitter: @DavidArquette
- Instagram: @davidarquette