Alan David

Acting

Freshness: Jan 20, 2026

21Total Films

7.3 Highest Rated

Born: Dec 29, 1947

Birth Place: Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorgan, Wales, UK

About Alan David

Alan David is a British actor.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Alan David reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 21 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Alan David's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 29% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Alan David remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Painted Veil, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Alan David Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Alan David's career based on audience ratings.

★7.3

★7.3

The Painted Veil: A British medical doctor fights a cholera outbreak in a small Chinese village, while also being trapped at home in a lov

The Painted Veil

2006•Romance

★7.2

★7.2

Road: A view of the inhabitants of a derelict road in Manchester, unsatisfied with their lives and routines. A young man locks

Road

1987•TV Movie

★7.0

★7.0

Sakharov: Biography of Russian physicist & dissident Andrei Sakharov focuses on his first acts in his civil rights.

Sakharov

1984•Drama

★7.0

The Merchant of Venice (1980) movie poster

★7.0

The Merchant of Venice: A rich merchant, Antonio is depressed for no good reason, until his good friend Bassanio comes to tell him how he's in l

The Merchant of Venice

1980•Comedy

★7.0

★7.0

Dream Horse: The inspiring true story of Dream Alliance, an unlikely race horse bred by small town bartender, Jan Vokes. With very li

Dream Horse

2021•Comedy

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Alan David.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2021	National Theatre Live: Under Milk Wood	Mr Pritchard / Mr Pugh	Flop	Similar →
2021	Dream Horse	Bert	Hit	Similar →
2010	The Secret Diaries of Miss Anne Lister	Uncle Lister	Hit	Similar →
2008	The Oxford Murders	Mr. Higgins	Average	Similar →
2006	The Painted Veil	Mr. Garstin	Hit	Similar →
2004	Wimbledon	Doctor Taylor	Average	Similar →
2004	Benefit to Mankind	Tecwyn Hughes	Flop	Similar →
2002	Dead Gorgeous	Mr Greeley	Flop	Similar →
2000	The Man Who Cried	Welsh Teacher	Average	Similar →
2000	The Great Indoors	Cyril Davies	Flop	Similar →
1993	Boswell and Johnson's Tour of the Western Isles	Sir Aeneas MacPherson	Flop	Similar →
1993	Thicker Than Water	Chief Superintendent	Flop	Similar →
1992	A Little Bit of Lippy	Mr. Cartwright	Flop	Similar →
1991	Sleepers	K1	Flop	Similar →
1989	The Mountain and the Molehill	Mr Smout	Flop	Similar →
1987	Road	Jerry	Hit	Similar →
1985	Pythons on the Mountain	Rev. Prothero	Flop	Similar →
1984	Sakharov	-	Hit	Similar →
1980	The Merchant of Venice	Solanio	Hit	Similar →
1980	The Circe Complex	Ollie Milton	Flop	Similar →
1973	Shakespeare or Bust	Boat Hirer	Flop	Similar →

Alan David - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Alan David?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Alan David is "The Painted Veil" with a rating of 7.3/10.

How many movies has Alan David acted in?

Alan David has been featured in at least 21 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Alan David?

Other notable films include "Road", "Sakharov", and "The Merchant of Venice".