Background
David Mendenhall was born in Oceanside, California.
David Mendenhall was born in Oceanside, California.
He is perhaps best known for his roles in the films Space Raiders, Over the Top, The Transformers: The Movie and They Still Call Maine Bruce. He performed voice acting in animated movies and television series, like Rainbow Brite, The Berenstain Bears, and most notably The Transformers: The Movie. He performed an award-winning role from 1979-1986 as young Mike Webber in General Hospital.
He also appeared in the 1990 movie Streets with Christina Applegate.
Mendenhall has a degree in law.
1984 Soap Opera Digest Award Outstanding Youth Actor in a Daytime Soap Opera for General Hospital. 1984 Young Artist Award Best Young Actor in Daytime Soap for General Hospital. 1985 Young Artist Award Best Young Actor in a Daytime or Nighttime Television Series for General Hospital. 1986 Young Artist Award Outstanding Young Actor - Animation Voice Over for Berenstain Bears. 1987 Young Artist Award Exceptional Young Actors in Animation - Series, Specials or Feature Film for Rainbow Brite and the Star Stealer. He was also nominated in the same category for The Transformers: The Movie. 1988 Razzies Worst Supporting Actor in Over the Top 1988 Razzies Worst New Star in Over the Top.
