David Krumholtz Biography: TV Shows, Age, Net Worth, Wikipedia, Wife, Children, Parents, Siblings, Movies

David Krumholtz is a seasoned American actor known for his versatile performances across film, television, and stage.

Rising to prominence in the 1990s, he became widely recognized for his roles in 10 Things I Hate About You (1999), The Santa Clause film series, and his starring role as Charlie Eppes in the CBS drama Numb3rs (2005–2010).

Over the years, Krumholtz has continued to captivate audiences with a balance of comedic timing and dramatic depth.

Profile

• Full Name: David Krumholtz
• Stage Name: David Krumholtz
• Born: May 15, 1978
• Age: 46 years old
• Birthplace: Queens, New York, United States
• Nationality: American
• Occupation: Actor
• Height: 1.68 m
• Parents: Judy and Michael Krumholtz
• Siblings: Dawn Krumholtz
• Spouse: Vanessa Britting (m. 2010)
• Children: Pemma Mae Krumholtz and Jonas Krumholtz
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $8 million

Early Life and Education

David Krumholtz was born on May 15, 1978, in Queens, New York, to Judy Krumholtz, a dental assistant, and Michael Krumholtz, a postal worker. His family is of Jewish descent, with roots tracing back to Hungary and Poland. He has one older sister, Dawn.

David was raised in a working-class neighborhood in Queens and attended Stephen A. Halsey Junior High School followed by New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts, though he left early to pursue acting. He is of Ashkenazi Jewish ethnicity and practices Judaism.

Career

David Krumholtz began his acting journey at the age of 13, when he auditioned for the Broadway play Conversations with My Father (1992) and landed a role opposite Judd Hirsch. This debut led to immediate exposure and a string of opportunities in film and television.

In the early stages of his career, Krumholtz appeared in Life with Mikey (1993), Addams Family Values (1993), and as Bernard the elf in The Santa Clause (1994), a role that became a defining part of his early filmography.

Throughout the late 1990s and early 2000s, Krumholtz built a reputation as a dependable supporting actor with strong comedic skills. He gained popularity among teen audiences with his performance in 10 Things I Hate About You (1999) and appeared in films like Slums of Beverly Hills (1998) and Liberty Heights (1999).

He also made recurring appearances in TV series such as ER, Freaks and Geeks, and The Trouble with Normal, showcasing his range and reliability in ensemble casts.

Krumholtz’s most prominent television role came in 2005, when he starred as mathematical genius Charlie Eppes in CBS’s procedural drama Numb3rs. The show, which ran for six seasons, was a critical and commercial success and firmly established Krumholtz as a leading man in network television.

In the following years, he continued to appear in both comedic and dramatic roles, including The Deuce (2017–2019), The Plot Against America (2020), and Oppenheimer (2023), where he portrayed physicist Isidor Rabi. His career has been marked by consistent versatility and longevity.

Social Media

Instagram handle: @davidkrumholtz

Personal Life

David Krumholtz has been married to actress Vanessa Britting since May 22, 2010. The couple tied the knot in a traditional Jewish ceremony held in New York City. Together, they have two children, Pemma Mae Krumholtz and a son named Jonas Krumholtz.

Krumholtz has openly shared his past health challenges, including his battle with thyroid cancer in the early 2010s, which he successfully overcame. He and his wife maintain a low-profile family life while residing in Los Angeles.

Filmography

Films:

• Life with Mikey (1993)
• Addams Family Values (1993)
• The Santa Clause (1994)
• Slums of Beverly Hills (1998)
• 10 Things I Hate About You (1999)
• Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle (2004)
• Serenity (2005)
• Oppenheimer (2023)

Television Series:

• Freaks and Geeks (1999–2000)
• The Trouble with Normal (2000–2001)
• Numb3rs (2005–2010)
• The Deuce (2017–2019)
• The Plot Against America (2020)
• White House Plumbers (2023)

Net Worth

David Krumholtz’s net worth is estimated to be around $8 million. His wealth has been primarily accumulated through a successful acting career spanning over three decades. He has earned consistent income from television roles, particularly his lead in Numb3rs, as well as film work, voice acting, and occasional stage performances.