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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. …

SEPTEMBER 18, 2013 – ACTORS FOR AUTISM is proud to announce that it has received a $4,000 Quality of Life grant from the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation.

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. …

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.

February 24, 2014 When he first got to Los Angeles, he waited tables at Bobby McGee’s in Burbank where he met Mary Rings. Mary invited him to her acting class to work with 30 other actors—who had Down syndrome. He then became an assistant teacher in that class, …