
David Ruprecht
Known for Acting · 42 credits
- Born
- 1948-10-04 (age 77)
- Place of birth
- St. Louis, Missouri, USA
- Also known as
- David Ruprecht · David Martin Ruprecht · Dave Ruprecht · Dave Rupprecht
Biography
David Ruprecht is best known to television audiences as the amiable Host of the popular Supermarket Sweep and Supermarket Sweep 2000 where, for nearly 15 years, he cheered contestants on as they made their way down the aisles collecting cash, prizes and cars.
As an acclaimed Actor, he garnered praise for his appearances on True Blood, Days of our Lives, Cold Case, Beverly Hills 90210, Full House, The Drew Carey Show, Three’s Company and countless other hit shows. People Magazine called him “A comic gem.”
Dave is also no stranger to the Stage, starring on Broadway and gracing stages coast to coast.
Originally from Florida, Dave Ruprecht is a strong supporter of Rotary International and resides in Southern California with his wife, the gifted Director/Choreographer Patti Colombo.
Biography Courtesy of David Ruprecht Official Site.
Known For
TV Shows (26)

Beverly Hills, 90210
1990
as Lawyer

Married... with Children
1987
as Mr. Mallman

True Blood
2008
as Televangelist

Cold Case
2003
as Radio Broadcaster

The Drew Carey Show
1995
as Inmate

Quincy, M.E.
1976

Full House
1987
as T.V. Announcer

Simon & Simon
1981

St. Elsewhere
1982
as Dennis Coler

Matlock
1986
as Salesman

Airwolf
1984
as Carlson

Family Matters
1989
as Lee

Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction
1997
as Dr. Anderson (segment "The Pass")

Moonlighting
1985
as Police Artist

Three's Company
1977

Family Law
1999
as Foster Dad

Doogie Howser, M.D.
1989

Joan of Arcadia
2003
as Bill Cummins

Star Trek: Prodigy
2021
as Kobayashi Maru Captain (voice)

Benson
1979
as Ed Sherman

Punky Brewster
1984
as Minister

Adventures in Wonderland
1992
as Bobby Shutterbug / Movie Interviewer

Working
1997
as Announcer

She's the Sheriff
1987
as The Shrink
Supermarket Sweep
2000
as Himself - Host

Supermarket Sweep
1990
as Self - Host
Movies (16)

Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan
1982
as Radio Voice (credited as David Ruprecht)

The Incredible Shrinking Woman
1981
as Neighbor

Mercy Christmas
2017
as Abe Robillard

Young Love, First Love
1979
as Wayne

The Harlem Globetrotters on Gilligan's Island
1981
as Thurston Howell IV

The Seniors
1978

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Coming Out of Their Shells Tour
1990
as Kip Reading (uncredited)

One by One
2024
as Jim

Perfectly Frank: Frank Loesser Revued
1981
as Performer

A Minor Miracle
1983
as Dickens

The Open Door
2017
as Roy

The Author, The Star and The Keeper
2020
as Keeper

I Lost My M in Vegas
1999
as Dealer

The Return
2015
as Taker

Mister Scrooge to See You
2013
as Scrooge

Big Elvis: The Pete Vallee Story
2019
as Self
About David Ruprecht
David Ruprecht is best known to television audiences as the amiable Host of the popular Supermarket Sweep and Supermarket Sweep 2000 where, for nearly 15 years, he cheered contestants on as they made their way down the aisles collecting cash, prizes and cars. As an acclaimed Actor, he garnered praise for his appearances on True Blood, Days of our Lives, Cold Case, Beverly Hills 90210, Full House, The Drew Carey Show, Three’s Company and countless other hit shows. People Magazine called him “A comic gem.” Dave is also no stranger to the Stage,… With 42 credits spanning from 1976 to 2024, David Ruprecht has appeared in 16 films and 26 TV shows.
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Most Popular David Ruprecht Movies
- Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982) — as Radio Voice (credited as David Ruprecht)
- The Incredible Shrinking Woman (1981) — as Neighbor
- Mercy Christmas (2017) — as Abe Robillard
- Young Love, First Love (1979) — as Wayne
- The Harlem Globetrotters on Gilligan's Island (1981) — as Thurston Howell IV
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