Actor. Producer. Storyteller.
A life built
on belief.
From a small Kansas community to a career in Hollywood, David A.R. White has followed a dream across acting, producing, and building film companies.
A storyteller by nature.
David A.R. White is a storyteller by nature. He tells stories through his acting, producing, and filmmaking, building a career in the film industry that spans more than two decades.
David was raised in a small Mennonite farming town outside of Dodge City, Kansas. At the age of 19, he moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career as an actor and producer.
Faith, film, and a lasting legacy.
As a founding partner of Pure Flix, David helped build a home for faith and family entertainment. His career reached a new milestone in 2014 with the release of God’s Not Dead, in which he also starred. His work with Pure Flix and the production legacy of Pinnacle Peak Pictures remains an essential part of his story.
His feature-film credits include the God’s Not Dead franchise, Finding Love in Quarantine, Beckman, Love on the Rock, Brother White, and the Revelation Road films.
Stories beyond the big screen.
David has also starred in the sitcoms Hitting the Breaks, featuring guests including Rob Schneider, Tim Tebow, and Morgan Fairchild, and Malibu Dan the Family Man, alongside Kelly Stables, Robin Givens, and David Rasche.
His first book, Between Heaven and Hollywood, released by Zondervan/HarperCollins, offers readers a more personal look at pursuing their dreams in an ever-changing culture.
When he is not producing or starring in movies, David enjoys creating entertaining content and connecting with audiences through his social channels, @DavidARWhite.
The next chapter.
Today, David’s creative direction includes mainstream action films and David A.R. White Productions. A Line of Fire, Straight Shot, and Panic Button reflect that expanding range, building on his experience on both sides of the camera.
Encouragement, inspiration, and humor.
Alongside his film work, David shares his message of encouragement, inspiration, and humor at conferences and charitable events around the country. He also hosts The White House Pod – Dare to Dream, exploring the personal journeys behind remarkable careers and creative dreams.
David is a father of three, with family remaining part of the life behind his work.