David Faustino
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David Faustino (born March 3, 1974) is an American actor and singer. He is best known for his role as Budrick "Bud" Bundy on the sitcom Married... with Children. Currently he is living with his partner Nick Papastavrou of Newton.
Biography
Personal life
Faustino was born in Los Angeles, California, to Roger Faustino and Kay Freeman. His younger brother, Michael Faustino, is also an actor.
After meeting at a spiritual center in Los Angeles and dating for five years he married Andrea Elmer on January 24, 2004, at the Little White Wedding Chapel in Las Vegas.[1]
The couple, who have no children, separated in May 2006. Faustino is seeking not to pay spousal support, according to the papers filed in Los Angeles.
On Feb 6, 2007, David Faustino officially filed for divorce in Los Angeles County Superior Court citing irreconcilable differences. [2]
Career
In addition to acting, Faustino was an unsuccessful rap artist under the pseudonym D L'il. His sole commercial release was in a track on the 1992 album Balistyx, named after the night club which he owns. His rap career was spoofed on Married... with Children as Bud's failed attempt to score by being a rapper called "Grandmaster B". He was also credited as a co-writer on an episode of the series.
Faustino also appeared in the 2002 celebrity/reality television special Celebrity Boot Camp (a shortened version of the Boot Camp series for b-list celebrities). In 2001, he appeared in the low-budget film Killer Bud produced by Aglet Productions.
He is also in the process of filming for the movie RoboDoc in which he will star as the character Jason Dockery. Faustino has most recently (April 2007) been featured in an American McDonald's commercial introducing the 'Dollar Menunaires'.
Legal Trouble
On May 14, 2007, Faustino was arrested on charges of marijuana possession and disorderly intoxication in New Smyrna Beach. Florida and taken to the Volusia County Branch Jail.
Faustino was arrested after an officer saw him arguing in the middle of the street with his ex-wife.
Height
Faustino stands 4'11.