David Arquette became a familiar face to horror fans with his role as Deputy Dewey Riley in Wes Craven’s Scream franchise, including the original and Scream 2. His blend of affable charm and comic timing helped balance the slasher series’ scares with moments of levity, making Dewey one of the most memorable characters in 1990s horror. Beyond Scream, Arquette also appeared in cult favorite Buffy the Vampire Slayer, bringing a quirky, offbeat presence that stood out in the action-packed supernatural series. While often associated primarily as an actor, Arquette’s career includes directing and producing ventures, but it is his willingness to fully inhabit roles like the earnest yet sometimes hapless Dewey that resonates most with audiences. His performances have the kind of approachable everyman quality that makes characters relatable and enduring, blending humor and vulnerability in ways that elevate genre fare into something fans keep returning to.