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Before he even turned 20, David Faustino had already racked up an impressive 150 credits across TV, film, and commercials—quite the achievement for someone so young. And really, when you think about it, David Faustino’s rise was almost inevitable, given his background. Coming from a showbiz family—his dad worked in costumes, and his siblings also stepped in front of the camera—David Faustino was practically born into the industry. In fact, his very first role came when he was just three months old, playing Lily Tomlin’s baby on one of her TV specials back in 1974.
By the late ‘70s, David Faustino was already gaining experience, appearing on shows like Little House on the Prairie in 1979. Then came some notable film roles: in 1982, he played Ann-Margret’s son in I Ought to Be in Pictures, and the next year, he appeared as Michael Douglas’ son in The Star Chamber. It was clear that David Faustino had that relatable, every-teen charm that casting directors loved.
His first regular series role came in 1985, when David Faustino portrayed Victor Garber’s son on the short-lived CBS summer show I Had Three Wives. But things really took off two years later, when he landed the role that would define his early career—Bud Bundy on Married…With Children. That show wasn’t just any sitcom; it was the first major hit for the Fox network. A bold, edgy twist on the traditional family comedy, it followed the crude, loud, and hilariously dysfunctional Bundy family. As Bud, David Faustino played the perpetually awkward, woman-chasing (but never succeeding) teenage son. The character became iconic, and the show ran for a full decade, making it one of the longest-running sitcoms ever.
Outside of the Bundy household, David Faustino stayed busy. He starred in the Disney Sunday Movie Mr. Boogedy in 1986, returned for its sequel the next year, and later led Perfect Harmony (1991), a Disney Channel film tackling racism at a prep school. In 1992, David Faustino took on a more serious role in the CBS Schoolbreak Special Words Up!, where he played a high school student who befriends an older classmate—played by Kadeem Hardison—returning to school to learn how to read.
Beyond acting, David Faustino was also part of Hollywood’s teen scene during the ‘90s. For a while, he was involved with a rap group called The Outlawed Posse, and in 1991, he co-founded Balistyx, which made history as the first hip hop and funk nightclub on Sunset Boulevard. As the decade progressed, David Faustino began focusing more on honing his craft. During breaks from Married…With Children, he traveled to New York to study acting more seriously—proof that David Faustino wasn’t just riding on past fame, but actively working to grow as an artist.
When it comes to David Faustino’s career highlights, one project really stands out—his highest rated film to date is MacArthur Park, released back in 2001. It’s clear that David Faustino brought his A-game to this role, earning strong reviews and leaving a lasting impression on audiences. On the flip side, not every project has hit the same high notes. For instance, David Faustino appeared in Sharknado: The 4th Awakens in 2016, which ended up being his lowest rated movie so far. While it had its moments of over-the-top fun, critics and fans alike didn’t rank it nearly as high. Still, it’s interesting to see the range in David Faustino’s work—from dramatic depth in MacArthur Park to campy chaos in the Sharknado franchise. Overall, David Faustino continues to take on diverse roles, showing versatility across genres.
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