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David Rysdahl

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David Rysdahl
Rysdahl in 2026
Born (1987-04-02) April 2, 1987 (age 39)
New Ulm, Minnesota, U.S.
EducationSt. Olaf College
Occupations
  • Actor
  • Screenwriter[1]
Years active2015–present
Spouse
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(m. 2023)​

David Rysdahl (born April 2, 1987) is an American actor and screenwriter.[1] He is best known for his lead role in the fifth season of the television series Fargo, his supporting role in the television series Alien: Earth, and for his starring roles in the fantasy drama film Nine Days (2020) and the thriller film No Exit (2022). He also appeared in Oppenheimer (2023).

Early life

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Rysdahl was born to Gigi and Scott Rysdahl. He has two brothers and a sister.[2] He grew up in New Ulm, Minnesota, where he attended Cathedral High School.[3] After briefly working in public health in Guatemala, he became more interested in acting as a career.[4]

Rysdahl attended St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minnesota, where he majored in chemistry.[5][6]

Career

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Rysdahl was cast in a stage production of Hamlet at the Great River Shakespeare Festival in Winona, Minnesota.[7][8]

After moving to New York, Rysdahl starred in short films. In 2018, he starred in Cathy Yan’s comedy-drama Dead Pigs. In 2020, he appeared in the fantasy drama film Nine Days,[8] and in 2022, he starred in the thriller No Exit.[7][9] His other credits include the Netflix docuseries The Family,[10] episode 4, season 6 of Netflix's Black Mirror, season 5 of the FX series Fargo[11], and the indie feature The Land of Owls.[12] He played American chemist Donald Hornig in Christopher Nolan's 2023 biopic Oppenheimer.[13][14] In 2025, Rysdahl played a supporting role as Arthur Sylvia in the FX series Alien: Earth, reuniting him with Fargo creator Noah Hawley.

Personal life

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Rysdahl has been married to actress Zazie Beetz since 2023

As of February 2022, Rysdahl lives in Harlem.[7]

Rysdahl met actress Zazie Beetz at an acting workshop, and they began dating around 2014.[15] They started a production company called Sleepy Poppy.[7][16] The couple married in 2023.[17]

Filmography

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Film

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Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2015 That's Not Us Spencer [18]
2017 The Revival Eli
2018 Dead Pigs Sean Landry [19]
2020 Nine Days Mike [8]
2021 The Land of Owls Theo [12]
2022 No Exit Lars [7][9]
2023 Oppenheimer Donald Hornig [14]
Booger Snake
2024 The Luckiest Man in America Todd [20]
2026 Soulm8te David Wasson [21]

Television

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Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2016 Next Big Thing Tom TV movie
2017 Bull Wes 2 episodes [2][3]
2018 Guap Eric TV movie
2019 The Family Jeff Sharlet 3 episodes [10]
2023 Black Mirror Nathan Episode: "Mazey Day"
2023–2024 Fargo Wayne Lyon Season 5 main role [22]
2025 Alien: Earth Arthur Sylvia Main cast (season 1) [23]

References

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  1. 1 2 "David Rysdahl". MUBI. Retrieved December 27, 2024.
  2. 1 2 Schuldt, Clay (April 30, 2017). "New Ulm natives Rysdahl, Sperl succeeding in entertainment". The Journal (New Ulm).
  3. 1 2 Sweeney, Kevin (November 30, 2017). "Off the Record: New Ulm getting its chance in front of the camera in March". The Journal. Retrieved January 7, 2023.
  4. ↑ "'No Exit' star David Rysdahl on his new suspense movie and how NYC launched his show biz career". New York Daily News. February 22, 2022. Retrieved September 13, 2026.
  5. ↑ "How 'Fargo' Star David Rysdahl Found His Joy". www.backstage.com. February 15, 2024. Retrieved September 13, 2026.
  6. ↑ College, St Olaf (November 11, 2017). "Building career connections in New York City". St. Olaf College. Retrieved September 13, 2026.
  7. 1 2 3 4 5 Sblendorio, Peter (February 22, 2022). "'No Exit' star David Rysdahl on his new suspense movie and how NYC launched his show biz career". Daily News.
  8. 1 2 3 "Local actor returns with special screening". The Journal (New Ulm). August 16, 2021.
  9. 1 2 Castro, Marysol; Molina, Juan Carlos (February 22, 2022). "'No Exit': Actor David Rysdahl talks transformation for new movie on Hulu". WPIX.
  10. 1 2 Seale, Jack (August 15, 2019). "The Family: inside the sinister sect that has infected western democracy". The Guardian.
  11. ↑ Porter, Rick (October 13, 2022). "'Fargo' Season 5 Rounds Out Regular Cast Ahead of Production Start". Hollywood Reporter.
  12. 1 2 Franz, Benjamin (December 10, 2021). "The Land of Owls". Film Threat.
  13. ↑ Grobar, Matt (March 4, 2022). "Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer Casts No Exit Star David Rysdahl (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on April 17, 2022. Retrieved March 4, 2022.
  14. 1 2 Couch, Aaron (March 4, 2022). "'Oppenheimer' Casts 'No Exit' Star David Rysdahl (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter.
  15. ↑ Kemp-Habib, Alice (November 7, 2021). "Zazie Beetz: 'I remember thinking, am I not black enough?'". The Sunday Times. ISSN 0140-0460. Retrieved December 12, 2021.
  16. ↑ Beetz, Zazie; Rysdahl, David (December 3, 2021). "Tiny Desk Playlist: Zazie Beetz and David Rysdahl's favorite Tiny Desk concerts" – via NPR.
  17. ↑ "Instagram".
  18. ↑ Mintzer, Jordan (July 7, 2015). "'That's Not Us': Frameline Review". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved October 31, 2023.
  19. ↑ Kenny, Glenn (February 12, 2021). "Dead Pigs movie review & film summary (2021)". RogerEbert.com.
  20. ↑ Ford, Lily (May 9, 2024). "Paul Walter Hauser to Star in Game Show Drama Feature Press Your Luck". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved May 9, 2024.
  21. ↑ Grobar, Matt (August 13, 2024). "David Rysdahl Joins Lilly Sullivan In 'SOULM8TE', Domestic Thriller Out Of 'M3GAN' Universe". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 13, 2024.
  22. ↑ Otterson, Joe (October 13, 2022). "'Fargo' Season 5 at FX Adds Four to Cast". Variety.
  23. ↑ Grobar, Matt (November 28, 2023). "Noah Hawley's 'Alien' Adds David Rysdahl". Deadline. Retrieved March 2, 2026.
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