ACTORS FOR AUTISM RECEIVES GRANT FROM THE CHRISTOPHER & DANA REEVE FOUNDATION FOR “MEET THE BIZ WORKSHOPS”

David Zimmerman is someone you should know. He’s a talented actor who has become a casting force that producers trust. You’ve seen him working with Dustin Hoffman and cult favorite Fred Willard.

Good evening. You are a busy man! David Zimmerman: Yes, a little busy here and there. Liza Zion: You are a man of many talents: Actor/Casting Director and Producer. …

Even while growing up in Northern California’s Bay Area, David Zimmerman knew his sights were set on a career in Hollywood. … Today Zimmerman heads up Meet The Biz, a monthly series of workshops designed to help others achieve industry success. …

Held each October, National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) is a national campaign that raises awareness about disability employment issues and celebrates the many and varied contributions of America’s workers with disabilities.

When Valley resident David Zimmerman was living in the San Francisco Bay area, he had the Hollywood sign hanging above his door. “I’d look at that sign and say ‘I gotta go there some day,’” Zimmerman said. …

Producers and studio executives are warming to the idea of putting more actors with disabilities onscreen, according to casting directors and show creators. But disabled performers should be prepared to work hard to distinguish themselves. …