Don Scimé is a multi-talented individual, boasting an impressive array of skills as an actor, writer, and producer. His extensive list of credits includes notable roles in films such as The David Dance (2014),Blue Bloods (2010),Small Time (2020),and The Will (2014).
Born and raised in Buffalo, New York, Scimé's passion for the performing arts was evident from a young age. He began his journey by performing in children's theater at The Studio Arena Theatre, where he also honed his teaching skills by instructing acting classes. This early start ultimately led him to pursue higher education, earning a Bachelor of Arts in Drama from SUNY Geneseo.
Scimé's academic achievements were recognized with prestigious awards, including The Charles Jelingher Award for Acting and The American Theatre Wing Scholarship. He then went on to join the third year Academy Repertory Company at The American Academy of Dramatic Arts.
Prior to his film career, Scimé acted on various stages in New York City and regionally, including Ensemble Studio Theatre, Peterborough Players, The Studio Theatre (DC),Shadowland Stages, NYC Fringe, The Living Theatre, DJM Productions, and Theatre Row. One of his notable performances was as Constantine in "The Sea Gull".
As a writer, producer, and star of the multi-award-winning feature film "The David Dance" directed by Aprill Winney, Scimé's work has been met with widespread acclaim. The film has won numerous accolades, including festival wins for Best Picture at Tallgrass, Palm Springs, SENE Film Festival, New Hope, and Long Island International. The screenplay is now part of the permanent core collection of The Library of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences (Margaret Herrick Library),a testament to Scimé's enduring impact on the world of cinema.
