David Arquette is an American actor, film director, producer, and professional wrestler. He has appeared in numerous films since the late 1990s, including the Scream series, Wild Bill, and Eight Legged Freaks. He is also known for his work on the television series In Case of Emergency and as a professional wrestler. Arquette has also received recognition for his work in the professional wrestling industry. His personal life has been widely publicized, including his marriage to Courteney Cox and his highly publicized divorce from her in 2010.
Early Life of David Arquette
David Arquette was born in Winchester, Virginia on September 8, 1971. He is the youngest of five children born to Brenda Olivia “Mardi”, an actress, poet, theater operator, activist, acting teacher, and therapist, and Lewis Arquette, an actor. He has two older brothers, Richmond and Alexis, and two older sisters, Rosanna and Patricia. His paternal grandfather was comedian Cliff Arquette and his mother is Jewish.
Arquette attended elementary school at Fountain Day School in California and high school at Malibu High School. He graduated from the California Institute of the Arts with a degree in fine arts in 1993.
Career of David Arquette
Arquette began his career as an actor in the late 1980s, appearing in small roles in films such as Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Airheads. He gained recognition for his role in the horror film series Scream, playing Deputy Dewey Riley. He also appeared in the horror-comedy film Eight Legged Freaks and the drama Wild Bill.
In 1999, Arquette made his directorial debut with the film Never Been Kissed. He has since directed several films, including The Grey Zone and The Tripper. In 2006, he appeared in the film The Darwin Awards, for which he won the Vancouver Film Critics Circle Award for Best Supporting Actor.
Arquette is also a professional wrestler, having made his debut in 2000. He has wrestled for various promotions, including World Championship Wrestling (WCW) and Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA). He is a former WCW World Heavyweight Champion and a former TNA World Heavyweight Champion.
Personal Life of David Arquette
Arquette was married to actress Courteney Cox from 1999 to 2013. The couple had one daughter, Coco Riley, born in 2004. In 2010, Arquette and Cox divorced.
In 2015, Arquette married entertainment reporter Christina McLarty. The couple have two sons, Charlie West and Augustus Alexis.
Arquette has been open about his struggles with depression, anxiety, and substance abuse.
David Arquette is an accomplished actor, director, producer, and professional wrestler. He has appeared in numerous films and television shows and is a former champion in both WCW and TNA. Arquette’s personal life has been widely publicized, including his marriage to Courteney Cox and his highly publicized divorce from her in 2010. He is currently married to entertainment reporter Christina McLarty and they have two sons.
