David Copperfield

David Seth Kotkin, known professionally as David Copperfield, is an American magician, described by Forbes as the most commercially successful magician in history. Copperfield's television specials have won 21 Emmy Awards and 38 nominations. Best known for his combination of storytelling and illusion, Copperfield's career of over 40 years has earned him 11 Guinness World Records, a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, a knighthood by the French government, and he has been named a Living Legend by the US Library of Congress. As of 2006, Copperfield has sold 33 million tickets and grossed over US$4 billion, more than any other solo entertainer in history. In 2015, Forbes listed his earnings at $63 million for the previous 12 months and ranked him the 20th highest-earning celebrity in the world. When not performing, he manages his chain of eleven resort islands in the Bahamas, which he calls "Musha Cay and the Islands of Copperfield Bay".

David Copperfield is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 29 verified screen credits connected to this profile. Selected work includes Always Amazing (2018), 7 Days in Hell (2015), The Incredible Burt Wonderstone (2013), Command Performance: The Stars Salute the President (1981), Terror Train (1980), The Simpsons (1989), Late Night with Seth Meyers (2014), The Daily Show (1996). The recorded credits span 1948 to 2018, including 5 movies and 24 TV shows. The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.