Was interviewed by the National Hit Radio Show "This American Life" -hosted by Ira Glass May 31, 2002. Interview was about David's journey to uncover a 30 year secret about his ethnicity and biological father.
Played the role of John in Athol Fugard's "The Island" at The Beverly Hills Playhouse for which he won The Ovation Award for Best Lead Actor
'Champion,' a one-act play, written by and starring David Paladino was a festival favorite at the 2005 National Black Theatre Festival in Winston-Salem, Nc. The play also stars Ski Carr and screen veteran Tommy Hicks directed the piece.
His play Champion (playwright/co-star) was performed in New York City at the Henry Street Settlement Abrons Art Center in the Spring of 2006. Produced by Woodie King Jr. of New Federal Theatre and Carl Clay of the Black Spectrum Theatre.