David Pevsner

David Pevsner (born December 31, 1958) is an American actor, singer, dancer, and writer. Pevsner appeared in the 1990 revival of Fiddler on the Roof, 1991 revival of Rags, and some other theatrical productions. He also wrote three songs for the 1999 musical Naked Boys Singing!, including "Perky Little Porn Star." He wrote and produced two one-person shows, To Bitter and Back and Musical Comedy Whore (2013). Pevsner portrayed mostly minor roles in films and television. His major screen roles are Ebenezer Scrooge in Scrooge & Marley, the 2012 film adaptation of A Christmas Carol, and Ross Stein in a 2011 web series Old Dogs & New Tricks. He recorded the 2016 album Most Versatile, whose album cover pays homage to Bruce Springsteen's album Born in the U.S.A. He attended Niles East High School in the same Chicago suburb and participated in its theater program. He also appeared in the 1990 Broadway revival of the musical Fiddler on the Roof, portraying Mendel the Rabbi's son and understudying the role of Motel played by Jack Kenny. He appeared in the 1991 revival of the 1986 musical Rags, set in 1910, portraying the dual roles of Saul and Nathan. He appeared in the 1995 theatrical play Party, portraying the role of Kevin, later succeeded by Marc Wolf. In the play, Kevin, a college teacher who lives with his partner, hosts a party at his apartment, where the males characters play the naked truth-or-dare game. Pevsner appeared in the two-act gay revue musical When Pigs Fly from 1996 to 1998. Pevsner appeared in F*cking Men, the 2009 explicit play written by Joe DiPietro about the lives of gay urban men, portraying Jack, who commits adultery with another man, while his husband does the same. He wrote three songs for the musical, including "Perky Little Porn Star" and "The Naked Maid." He wrote and performed two one-person shows, a semi-autobiographical To Bitter and Back (2002) which Broadway World called a "musical autobiography."

Film and television Pevsner appeared in films, mostly portraying minor roles and Adam & Steve (2006). Pevsner portrayed Elizabeth Taylor's doctor in the 2012 Lifetime television film Liz & Dick. Pevsner also appeared as the host of the web series Disorganized Zone, a parody of The Twilight Zone.

Most Versatile (2016) Pevsner recorded the 2016 album Most Versatile, whose title was inspired by his being voted "Most Versatile" in a survey in high school. He wrote the lyrics of all thirteen songs.

Selected works

Theatre A Flash of Lightning (1980s revival), Terry – the play was written by Augustin Daly Fiddler on the Roof (1990 Broadway revival), rabbi's son Mendel; Mr. (Motel) Kenny – Mr. Kenny was Pevsner's understudy role Rags (1991 revival), multiple roles – Doctor, Saul, 14th Street Ballet Dancer, and Nathan Party (1995–1996), Kevin – Marc Wolf would later succeed Pevsner portraying the role When Pigs Fly (1996–1998) F*cking Men (2009), Jack – the play was written by Joe DiPietro

Film David Searching (1997), Scott – a film starring Anthony Rapp and Camryn Manheim The Fluffer (2001), Casting Man (softcover: ; eBook: )