David Lipper (born February 17, 1974) is a Canadian actor, director, producer and writer. He is best known for his role as Viper in the ABC television sitcom Full House (1994–1995). His other roles include Jace in the television film She Fought Alone (1995), Robert Trump in Trump Unauthorized (2006), Amos in the television miniseries Sons of Liberty (2015) and Robbie Womack in the television series Frequency (2017).
David Lipper | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 17, 1974 |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Education | Emerson College |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, director, producer, writer |
| Years active | 1987–present |
| Known for | Viper in Full House |
Early life edit
Lipper was born in Montreal, Quebec on February 17, 1974. He grew up in Montreal and moved to Los Angeles after completing his BFA in Musical Theater from Emerson College in Boston.
Career edit
Acting edit
Lipper made his first screen appearance when he appeared in the 1988 television series Time of Your Life.
Lipper appeared as Viper, one of the main characters' boyfriends in the ABC television sitcom Full House, a role in which he reprised in Fuller House.[1] He then appeared as the sadistic character of Brian Austin Greene's character's best friend Jace in the 1995 film She Fought Alone.
He appeared in films such as Dante's Peak, Bug Buster, The Pacifier and Two Jacks. He appeared as Bob Deacon in the action film Dying of the Light.
Producing edit
In 2021, Lipper and Robert A. Daley Jr founded their production company Latigo Films, which Creative Artists Agency had signed them.[2] The company's first film was the romantic comedy film My Favorite Girlfriend, which Saban Films distributed and released in select theaters on August 5, 2021.[2] The company will produce upcoming films, including the noir film Joe Baby, featuring Ron Perlman, Willa Fitzgerald, Dichen Lachman and Harvey Keitel, the action-thriller film Hunt Club, featuring Mena Suvari and Mickey Rourke, and another action-thriller film Murder at Hollow Creek, where he will also star.[2] In his interview, Lipper stated: "We are absolutely thrilled to be working with CAA, and we look forward to connecting with all the agents and talent there to create the best possible movies we can.".[2]
Directing edit
In 2021, he made his directing debut when he directed the film Death Link. Following the success of Death Link, Lipper is set to direct the upcoming films Murder at Hollow Creek (which he will also star in),[3] and The Curse of Wolf Mountain.[4]
Filmography edit
Film edit
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Nobody Can Hear You Scream | ||
| 1997 | Dante's Peak | Hot Springs Man | |
| 1998 | Bug Buster | Steve Williams | |
| 2001 | Wrong Number | Michael Bartlett | |
| 2004 | Yard Sale | Harry Atwater | |
| 2005 | The Pacifier | Cute Cop | |
| 2010 | Beautiful Boy | Radio Reporter Voice / Television Ranter | |
| 2012 | Plan B | Tunnel Gangster | Short film |
| 2012 | Two Jacks | Hotel Clerk | |
| 2012 | Seventeen Hours In | Kevin | Short film |
| 2014 | Love by Design | Lance | |
| 2014 | Dying of the Light | Bob Deacon | |
| 2015 | Pioneers' Palace | Kevin | |
| 2015 | Lost After Dark | Adrienne's Father | |
| 2015 | Exodus to Shanghai | Kurt | |
| 2016 | High Strung | Sam the Stage Manager | |
| 2016 | The Unwilling | David Harris | |
| 2019 | Sleeping with My Student | Ben Sullivan | |
| 2020 | Reboot Camp | Seymour / Gordon St. Pierre[5] | |
| 2021 | Death Link | Peter | Also director |
| 2021 | Just Swipe | Brandon / Daniel | |
| 2021 | Painted Beauty | Detective Carter | |
| TBA | The Curse of Wolf Mountain | Max | Post-production[6] |
| TBA | Murder at Hollow Creek | Detective Mullen | Also director Post-production |
| TBA | Hunt Club | Conrad | Post-production |
| TBA | Cash Collectors | Casey Gunner | Post-production |
Television edit
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988–1989 | Time of Your Life | Kevin Waters | Unknown episodes |
| 1992 | Step by Step | Boy #1 | Episode: "Country Club" |
| 1993 | A Place to Be Loved | Robert Russ | Television movie |
| 1993 | Silk Stalkings | Greg | Episode: "Daddy Dearest" |
| 1994 | Moment of Truth: Broken Pledges | Chuck Stenzel | Television movie |
| 1994–1995 | Full House | Viper[7] | 4 episodes |
| 1994 | ABC Afterschool Special | Steve Cooper | Episode: "Boys Will Be Boys" |
| 1995 | A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes: The Annette Funicello Story | Paul Anka | Television movie |
| 1995 | She Fought Alone | Jace | Television movie |
| 1995 | Family Values | Jimmy Huck | Television movie |
| 1996–1999 | Hot Rod Boys | Todd Huard (voice) | Unknown episodes |
| 1997 | Love's Deadly Triangle: The Texas Cadet Murder | David Graham | Television movie |
| 1997 | Crisis Center | Andy | Episode: "He Said, She Said" |
| 1999 | Misguided Angels | Kenneth McKinley | 8 episodes |
| 2002 | Federal Protection | Denny Kirkindall | Television movie |
| 2002 | Doc | Alex | Episode: "Stroke of Luck" |
| 2002 | Mutant X | Vic Morelli | Episode: "Body and Soul" |
| 2003 | Threshold | Matt Bailey | Television movie |
| 2003 | This Time Around | Martin | Television movie |
| 2003 | See Jane Date | Ethan Miles | Television movie |
| 2004 | Tru Calling | Donnie | Episode: "Two Weddings and a Funeral" |
| 2004 | I Do (But I Don't) | Brad | Television movie |
| 2005 | NCIS | Sergeant Roger Caine | Episode: "Caught on Tape" |
| 2005 | Trump Unauthorized | Robert Trump | Television movie |
| 2005 | Ghost Whisperer | Josh | Episode: "Ghost Bride" |
| 2006 | Black Widower | Eddy Amos | Television movie |
| 2009 | Cra$h & Burn | Dr. Klein | Episode: "Trust" |
| 2011 | The Young and the Restless | Martin | Episode: "Complications Arise with Lucy" |
| 2013 | Non-Stop | Nicolas | Television movie |
| 2015 | Sons of Liberty | Amos | 3 episodes Television miniseries |
| 2016 | Viper from Full House Pitches to Netflix | Viper | Television movie |
| 2016–2020 | Fuller House[8] | Viper | Episodes: "DJ and Kimmy's High School Reunion" and "Our Very Last Show, Again" |
| 2017 | Frequency | Robbie Womack | 3 episodes |
| 2017 | Or Die Trying | Colton Reed | Episode: "This Is War" |
| 2018 | Scorpion | Stevie | Episode: "Dork Day Afternoon" |
| 2018 | Code Black | Steven Martinelli | Episode: "La Familia" |
| 2021 | A Christmas Letter | David Marino | Television movie[9] |
References edit
- ^ "David Lipper as Viper/7 Actors (Plus 1 Band) Who Make a Cameo on Fuller House Season 2". www.popsugar.com. 11 December 2016. Retrieved May 11, 2020.
- ^ a b c d Grobar, Matt (July 11, 2022). "CAA Signs Robert A. Daly Jr. & David Lipper's Latigo Films". www.deadline.com. Deadline. Retrieved August 26, 2022.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (March 29, 2022). "Jason Patric, Keli Price, Jack Kesy, Penelope Ann Miller, Mickey Rourke & More To Topline Action-Thriller 'Murder At Hollow Creek'". was.deadline.com. Deadline. Retrieved August 6, 2022.
- ^ Collinson, Gary (March 30, 2021). "Danny Trejo and Tobin Bell set for horror Wolf Mountain". www.flickeringmyth.com. Flickering Myth. Retrieved August 6, 2022.
- ^ "'Reboot Camp' Film to Drop NFTs of David Lipper, Jessica Belkin, Nicole Aniston, Chaz Bono, Ja Rule, and David Koechner". www.einnews.com. Ein NewsDesk. September 14, 2021. Retrieved August 6, 2022.
- ^ Grater, Tom (March 22, 2021). "Danny Trejo, Tobin Bell & Malu Trevejo Among Cast Of Horror 'Wolf Mountain'". www.deadline.com. Deadline. Retrieved September 1, 2021.
- ^ "TV Guide: Full House Cast". TV Guide. Retrieved May 15, 2020.
- ^ N'Duka, Amanda (October 11, 2019). "Bailee Madison, Kevin Quinn Star In 'A Week Away'; David Lipper & More Topline 'Reboot Camp' Comedy". www.deadline.com. Deadline. Retrieved May 29, 2020.
- ^ "Trailer: A Christmas Letter Coming to CBC and CBC Gem". www.popternative.com. Popternative. November 30, 2021. Retrieved August 26, 2022.
