David Alan Basche

David Alan Basche (born August 25, 1968) is an American actor. He is best known for his role as Todd Beamer in the film United 93, directed by Paul Greengrass. Basche has been a series regular on numerous TV comedies and dramas and has also appeared in films directed by Steven Spielberg, Martin Scorsese, Paul Greengrass, Shawn Levy, Robert Zemeckis, and Michael Patrick King. Born in Hartford, Connecticut, Basche discovered his passion for acting during a school production of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. He continued to act in school plays and gained experience performing in plays presented by the Greater Hartford Jewish Community Center. Basche has since established himself as a talented and versatile actor in both film and television.