David Arquette

David Arquette is an American actor known for comedic and quirky roles, most recognizably Dewey Riley in the *Scream* horror franchise.

He briefly held the WCW World Heavyweight Championship in 2000, a publicity stunt that remains controversial among wrestling fans.

He was married to his *Scream* costar Courteney Cox from 1999 to 2013.

acting

Hollywood

American film industry center

script · rehearsal · ensemble · dialogue · characterization · indie · horror · slasher · Courteney Cox · Wes Craven

wrestling

WCW

Defunct wrestling federation

heel · babyface · title belt · controversy · hardcore · gimmick · pro wrestling · stunt casting

comedy

slapstick

Exaggerated physical humor

wit · hilarious · improv · spoof · sitcom · banter · punchline · quirky · zany · goofball

producing

producer

One who makes things

passion project · creative control

family

Patricia Arquette

Courteney Cox · nepotism

Opposites
wrestling legitimacy

David ArquetteRic Flair

The Undertaker · Triple H · Stone Cold Steve Austin · Hulk Hogan

Hollywood status

David ArquetteTom Hanks

Leonardo DiCaprio · Brad Pitt · Tom Cruise · George Clooney · Will Smith

Family

David

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Mostly American · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G