David Strassman

David "Dave" Strassman (born September 6, 1957) is an American ventriloquist, stand-up comedian, actor, and comedian. He is best known for his ventriloquism act with Chuck Wood and Ted E. Bare. He began performing magic at the age of 12 after a visit to the Magic Castle in Hollywood. Strassman was born and raised in Los Angeles, California on September 6, 1957, the 2nd of 4 children. His father Dr. Harvey D. Strassman (9/19/1922 - 1/30/2011, born in Chicago) was a psychiatrist and medical academic. His mother Marjorie Mae Bell (12/16/1926 - 7/4/1999, born in Colorado) was a nurse. Strassman lived in West Los Angeles until age 8, when his family moved to Monterey Hills of South Pasadena. His interest in magic and ventriloquism was...