David Schall

An actor remembered as much for the legacy of his Christian ministry work in the entertainment industry as for his appearances in theater, television, and films, David Schall actually started out with a career in politics. He was born, raised, and educated in Pennsylvania, serving as president of his senior class at Indiana University of Pennsylvania where he studied political science and psychology. He was the Indiana County campaign manger for Milton J. Shapp in the successful campaign for governor of Pennsylvania in 1970. David served in Shapp's administration in a number of capacities such as executive assistant, and in 1974 he was Public Relations Director for the governor's re-election campaign. Ironically, he was later turned down for the part of a campaign manager in a stage revival of "The Best Man" despite his considerable "hands on" experience. In 1976 David moved to New York City to pursue a childhood dream of an acting career. After training at various acting studios, he