David Mendenhall
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Born | David Mendenhall June 13, 1971 |
Occupation(s) | Actor, voice actor |
Years active | 1980—1990 2007—present |
David Mendenhall (born June 13, 1971) is an American actor and former child actor.[1] He is perhaps best known for his roles in the films Space Raiders, Over the Top,[2] The Transformers: The Movie and They Still Call Me Bruce.[3]
Biography
David Mendenhall was born in Oceanside, California. He performed voice acting in animated movies and TV series, like Rainbow Brite, The Berenstain Bears, and most notably The Transformers: The Movie. He performed an award-winning role from 1979-1986 as young Mike Webber in General Hospital. At age 15, Mendenhall got a role with Sylvester Stallone in Over the Top, about a long haul truck driver who tries to win back his alienated son while becoming a champion arm wrestler. He also appeared in the 1990 movie Streets with Christina Applegate.
Mendenhall has a degree in law. His sister Marissa has also been an actress since childhood.
Awards
- 1984 Soap Opera Digest Award Outstanding Youth Actor in a Daytime Soap Opera for General Hospital.
- 1984 Young Artist Award Best Young Actor in Daytime Soap for General Hospital.
- 1985 Young Artist Award Best Young Actor in a Daytime or Nighttime Television Series for General Hospital.
- 1986 Young Artist Award Outstanding Young Actor - Animation Voice Over for Berenstain Bears.
- 1987 Young Artist Award Exceptional Young Actors in Animation - Series, Specials or Feature Film for Rainbow Brite and the Star Stealer. He was also nominated in the same category for The Transformers: The Movie.
- 1988 Razzies Worst Supporting Actor in Over the Top
- 1988 Razzies Worst New Star in Over the Top