David Anders (born David Anders Holt on March 11, 1981) is an American television and stage actor. He is best known for his role as Julian Sark on Alias, and for his role as Adam Monroe on Heroes. Although Anders is American, both of these noted roles required him to use a British accent.
Played Philip the Apostle in a regional theater production of Jesus Christ Superstar when he was 17.
Was accepted at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in Pasadena, California, but decided to head to Los Angeles instead.
Recently played young Knute Rockne in the world premiere of Rockne: The Musical.
Appeared in The Source magazine in December 2001, in an ad for the rapper Canibus, in which David doubles as the Real Slim Shady himself, Eminem.
Took the stage name of David Anders because there is already an actor named David Holt. He made the decision to go by his middle name, Anders.
To make ends meet while he pursued his dream, he worked in retail sales and taught tennis.
Has two brothers, Jason and Arik and one sister, Maili.
Named 79th sexiest man in 100 Sexiest Men In The World [Sneak magazine, UK, 2005]
Named 83rd sexiest man in 100 Sexiest Men In The World [Sneak magazine, UK, 2004]
Oldest brother is African-American; sister is Vietnamese.
