David Sanov Biography, Career, Wedding, Wife, Children, Net worth

Who is David Sanov? 

David Sanov is an American retired police officer and highway patrol officer. However, he is more recognized as the husband of Alison Sweeney. 

David’s wife, Alison, is a popular American film actress, producer, reality TV show host, writer, and director. She is notable for being the host of the multiple award-winning USA Network and NBC Network American TV series, “The Biggest Loser (2004).” She was the host of the show’s fourth season (2007) through to its 16th season (2015). 

In this article, I’d share verifiable facts about David Sanov, and other interesting things you probably didn’t know about him. But, before I do that, let’s take a quick look at his profile summary.

David Sanov Biography

David Sanov was born on Thursday, October 5, 1972, in Los Angeles, California State, in the United States of America. Information regarding Sanvo’s family; parents and siblings (if any) are unknown. Yet, it is public information that he grew up in the Western part of the United States and holds American citizenship by birth. His family members are Christians, as he currently is. 

Growing up, Sanvo developed an interest in playing soccer and running. Therefore, he joined his high school basketball team and participated in many other sporting activities. He graduated from Oakland High School in North Hollywood and enrolled at the prestigious University of California, Irvine in 1990. He graduated in 1994 at the age of 22. 

How old is David Sanvo? David is currently 50 years old and his birthday is on the 5th of October. He is six feet one inch tall (183 centimeters or 1.8 meters). More so, his body weight is 187 pounds, equivalent to 85 kilograms.

David enjoyed biking and owns a Honda Magna 750, which he bought in 2010. Also, he enjoys fishing; a hobby he has since introduced to his son, Ben. 

What Does David Sanov Do for a Living? Career 

David is currently not doing any job that’s of public knowledge. However, he was once a police officer and highway patrol officer, at the California Highway Patrol. He started working with the patrol after he graduated from college in 1994 and lived there because the official government office of the patrol is located at 601 N 7th St, Sacramento, CA, United States, California. 

During his active years as a police officer, David Sanvo played a brief role of a police officer in the decade-long American TV series, “Days of Our Lives.” His wife Alison Sweeney also rose to the spotlight following her appearance on the same series in 1987. She directed seven episodes from 2011 – 2015 and played the role of Samantha Brady (from 1987 to 2022), Colleen Brady (July 9, 2007 – September 2007 in flashbacks), and Alison Sweeney (1987 in flashbacks).

Just a hint, “Days of Our Lives” is an American opera soap set in the fictional Midwestern town of Salem. It premiered on NBC Network on November 8, 1965; airing from then to September 9, 2022, on NBC. From September 12, 2022, to date, it aired on Peacock Network. So far, it has run for close to six decades and has produced a total number of 14,430 episodes in 58 seasons. The series won Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Drama Series in June 2013, April 2015, and April 2018, and Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Drama Writing Team in June 2012, April 2018, and June 2022.

Away from that, David Sanov rose to the spotlight following his marriage to Alison Sweeney. Currently, the lovers are still married and live in their family home in Los Angeles, California State with their two children, and animals.

David Sanov Wedding, Wife, Children 

David Sanvo and Alison Sweeney (born on September 19, 1976; 46 years old), got married on Saturday, July 8, 2000, at a church wedding held in Los Angeles, California.

The lovers have known each other since they were young kids. David’s father and Alison’s mother were instrumentalists, who played the violin for feature film soundtracks. Regardless of their parents’ closeness, neither David nor Alison had any feelings then.

Later, Alison admitted in an interview that she had had a crush on David since her teenage years, and once pleaded with her mom to help in getting David’s attention. However, they could not further whatever feelings they had for each other as they split paths to pursue their different careers.

In 1997, they met at a party and dated for about three years. Currently, they have two children- one son and one daughter. They had their son, Benjamin Sanvo on February 25, 2005 (17 years old). On January 12, 2009, they had their daughter, Megan Sanvo (14 years old).

Alison and Dave are currently enjoying their 26 years of being together and 23 years of being legally married in Los Angeles. They have a mare (female horse), which they named Molly. Also, they have two doggies, one of which is their daughter’s dog named Basil Sweeney (gray in color), and another dark-colored dog, Bean. They were spotted in Beverly Hills, California during American Humane Association’s 5th Annual Hero Dog Awards on September 19, 2015, showing their love for dogs. 

David’s wife, Alison, once revealed that they keep the flame of their marriage alive by hiking, attending concerts, traveling together, and watching their favorite TV series with their family.

David Sanov Net worth 

David Sanov has a net worth estimated to be between $500,000, and $1 million. His primary source of income is his life insurance plan, which he accumulated from his decade-long career as a police officer. 

On the flip side, his wife, Alison Sweeney, has a net worth estimated to be $9 million. Her primary source of income is her career as a TV show host and film actress; from which she makes $45,000 per episode. 

What are your thoughts on David Sanov? Is he one of your favorite police officers, and celebrity spouses? Have you seen any of his wife’s movies? Come on in the comments section, let’s have a little chit-chat about all that.