What is David Costabile's Net Worth and Salary?
David Costabile, an accomplished American actor, boasts a net worth of $6 million. He has garnered wide recognition for his roles in renowned television series such as "Billions," "The Wire," "Damages," "Breaking Bad," and "Flight of the Conchords." Costabile's prowess extends to Broadway productions, including the 2007 revival of "Translations" and the musical "Caroline, or Change." His notable film credits feature "Afterschool," "Solitary Man," "Lincoln," and "The Dirt."
Early Life and Education
Born on January 9, 1967, in Washington, DC, David Costabile is of Italian descent. He pursued his bachelor’s degree at Tufts University before obtaining a Master of Fine Arts degree from New York University.
Television Career
David Costabile began making a name for himself on television in 2007 with recurring roles on "Damages" as Detective Rick Messer and "Flight of the Conchords" as Doug. His talent shone further in 2008 with his portrayal of Thomas Klebanow, managing editor of the Baltimore Sun, on "The Wire."
From 2010, Costabile played the recurring role of Gale Boetticher, a meth chemist, on the acclaimed series "Breaking Bad" and later reprised this character on "Better Call Saul." Other notable appearances include "House, M.D.," "Person of Interest," and "Lie to Me." Between 2012 and 2019, he starred as Daniel Hardman, a former senior partner on the legal drama "Suits."
In 2013, Costabile landed his first main television role on "Low Winter Sun," though it was canceled after one season. He went on to appear in "Elementary," "The Blacklist," and starred alongside Jason Isaacs and Anne Heche on "Dig."
In 2016, Costabile secured his most significant role yet as Mike "Wags" Wagner on "Billions," performing alongside Paul Giamatti, Damian Lewis, Maggie Siff, Condola Rashad, and Asia Kate Dillon. Furthermore, he starred in the British series "Little Birds," alongside Juno Temple and others.
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Film Career
David Costabile's film debut came with a small role in Edward Zwick's 1998 action thriller "The Siege," featuring Denzel Washington, Annette Bening, and Bruce Willis. He followed with roles in "Cradle Will Rock," "Isn't She Great," and "How the Grinch Stole Christmas," starring Jim Carrey.
In 2005, he appeared in the romantic dramedy "Prime," alongside Meryl Streep, Uma Thurman, and Bryan Greenberg.
In 2008, Costabile had a notable role as a high school teacher in "Afterschool," followed by "Notorious" and "Solitary Man" in 2009. He appeared in "The Bounty Hunter" and "Henry's Crime" in 2010, and portrayed James Ashley in Steven Spielberg’s "Lincoln" in 2012. His subsequent roles included "Side Effects," "Runner Runner," and "Somewhere Slow" in 2013. Later, he featured in "The Post" as Art Buchwald and "The Dirt" as music manager Doc McGhee.
Stage Career
Beyond his screen performances, David Costabile has an impressive stage career. In 1995, he performed in Shakespeare's "The Tempest" and the musical "Titanic" in 1997. In the early 2000s, he starred in Tony Kushner's and Jeanine Tesori's acclaimed musical "Caroline, or Change." He further showcased his talent in a Shakespeare in the Park production of "The Two Gentlemen of Verona," and returned to Broadway in 2007 for a revival of "Translations."
Other Appearances
Costabile's diverse career also includes appearances in television commercials for major brands like FedEx and Microsoft.
Personal Life
In 2012, David Costabile married Eliza Baldi. The couple has two daughters, Lucy and Julia, and resides in the Park Slope neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York City.
