David Valdes

David Valdes (also credited as David Valdés) is an American screen artist known for his work in production. Born on August 12, 1950, in Los Angeles, California, Valdes has built a career closely associated with behind-the-scenes storytelling, helping shape how major films are developed, made, and remembered.

He is especially recognized for appearances and contributions in film documentaries and making-of features tied to landmark titles and filmmakers. His credits include Walking the Mile: The Making of The Green Mile, where he is listed as Self and Producer, along with Eastwood & Co.: Making 'Unforgiven' and Clint Eastwood: The Man from Malpaso, reflecting a sustained connection to Clint Eastwood-related projects and retrospectives.

Valdes has also appeared as himself in programs such as Clint Eastwood's West, Beyond the 'Open Range', and Walking the Mile, offering insight into the creative and practical realities of production. An additional credit, Tightrope, lists him under the name Manes, underscoring the variety of ways his work has been recorded across releases.

Through these roles, David Valdes has become a familiar presence in production-focused content—bridging the craft of filmmaking with the stories that surround it.