Born in Jagersfontein, Free State, David attended school in Ermelo. After undergoing his military training, he then studied at RAU. He also completed a higher technical diploma in Electronic Instrument Engineering. David entered the movie business as a fight co-ordinator, and then worked as a stuntman in international pictures. He later became an actor in action films including "Reason To Die", "Red Scorpion", "American Ninja" and "Jackie Chan's Who Am I?" He has also appeared in numerous television commercials. David has won several sport awards. His hobbies include running and karate.
