
David Ruprecht
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.
Also Known As
Movie Appearances

Perfectly Frank: Frank Loesser Revued
as Performer
1981

Big Elvis: The Pete Vallee Story
as Self
2019

Young Love, First Love
as Wayne
1979

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

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

Mercy Christmas
as Abe Robillard
2017

A Minor Miracle
as Dickens
1983

The Seniors
1978

Mister Scrooge to See You
as Scrooge
2013

The Return
as Taker
2015

The Open Door
as Roy
2017

The Author, The Star and The Keeper
as Keeper
2020

One by One
as Jim
2024

I Lost My M in Vegas
as Dealer
1999

The Incredible Shrinking Woman
as Neighbor
1981

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

St. Elsewhere
as Dennis Coler
1982

Joan of Arcadia
as Bill Cummins
2003

Beverly Hills, 90210
as Lawyer
1990

Benson
as Ed Sherman
1979

Matlock
as Salesman
1986

Simon & Simon
1981

Airwolf
as Carlson
1984

Doogie Howser, M.D.
1989

Cold Case
as Radio Broadcaster
2003

Quincy, M.E.
1976

Moonlighting
as Police Artist
1985

Punky Brewster
as Minister
1984