David Shae

David Charles Moretti Jr., son of lawyer David Charles Moretti Sr. and Mary Lou Moretti in Cranston, Rhode Island, first started acting in Rhode Island in his high school days as a performer in the local sketch comedy group, The Blueberry Johnsons. After touring multiple cities in the Northeast, David hung up his comedy cleats for school and enrolled at Boston College. However, after 4 semesters with an unfulfilling Biology major, he realized LA was where he needed to be, and chose the stage instead of the lab. He headed west, hoping to finish school and pursue TV and film concurrently. For a summer, he interned at NBC and then got accepted into the esteemed University of Southern California, participating in the English and Film programs. Waiting tables by night, studying by day, and taking acting class in between, his journey began.He first studied with the famed Janet Alhanti, alongside Leighton Meesters, Nicole Ritchie, Kristanna Loken, Ashlee Simpson, and Paris Hilton. After graduation, a few small indy film credits and commercials came his way until his big break of The Lair on here!TV. He plays the lead role of Thom Etherton in a vampire series that debuted at the very beginning of the genre's popularity. Three seasons have already aired, and more are rumored to follow. It is the number one rated series on the network.His role on The Lair led to appearances in films such as Manje, Murder.com, and Playing With Fire. He's worked with the likes of Susan Anton, David Chokachi, Robyn Lively, Alexandra Paul, and Sybil Danning.He currently resides in Los Angeles and is pursuing endeavors in acting and producing.While not shooting, Dave is involved with countless charities and supports numerous causes. He works with APLA, The Trevor Project, The Matthew Shepard Foundation, The Center for Health Justice, and the Task Force. He has participated in numerous LA Aids Walks and host2 2 yearly events for POZ magazine, where proceeds go to those living with HIV. He also involves himself with animal rescue groups and has a puppy of his own named Tess. Show less «