David Dorfman (born February 7, 1993) is an American attorney and retired actor. He portrayed Aidan Keller in the 2002 horror film remake The Ring and its 2005 sequel, The Ring Two. His other film roles include Sammy in Panic, Joey in Bounce, and Jedidiah Hewitt in The Texas Chainsaw Massacre. He has also portrayed Charles Wallace Murry in the film version of A Wrinkle in Time. In 2008, Dorfman appeared in the film Drillbit Taylor. He was cast alongside Thomas Haden Church in Zombie Roadkill.
, Dorfman works in the US House of Representatives, serving as Legislative Director/General Counsel to the Energy & Commerce Committee's Vice Chair and Homeland Security Committee's Cybersecurity Subcommittee Emeritus Chair.
Education In 2006, Dorfman was admitted to UCLA at age 13. In 2011, he graduated as valedictorian, and was admitted to Harvard Law School at 18.
Filmography Film Year Title Role Notes 1998 Grown-Ups Ryan 2000 Panic Sammy Bounce Joey Janello 2002 The Ring Aidan Keller 100 Mile Rule Andrew Davis 2003 The Singing Detective Young Dan Dark The Texas Chainsaw Massacre Jedidiah Hewitt 2005 The Ring Two Aidan Keller 2008 Drillbit Taylor Emmit Oosterhaus
Television Year Title Role Notes 1999 Invisible Child Sam Beeman Television film Time of Your Life Kid 1 episode 2001 Ally McBeal Sam Paul 1 episode 2001 Black of Life Nicky 1 episode 1999–2002 Family Law Rupie Holt 20 episodes 2003 A Wrinkle in Time Charles Wallace Murry Television film 2003–2005 Joan of Arcadia Rocky Tardio 3 episodes 2006 Ghost Whisperer Daniel Greene 1 episode 2010 Zombie Roadkill Simon 6 episodes
Awards and nominations Year Category Award Result 2005 Young Artist Awards A Wrinkle in Time Won 2009 Teen Choice Awards Drillbit Taylor Won
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