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David Dontoh

Acting
Freshness: Jan 24, 2026
20Total Films
8.3 Highest Rated
Born: Jan 1, 1964
Birth Place: Cape Coast, Ghana

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of David Dontoh reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 20 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of David Dontoh'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 15% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), David Dontoh remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Like Cotton Twines, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best David Dontoh Movies Ranked

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

★8.3
Like Cotton Twines (2016) movie poster
★8.3

Like Cotton Twines: An American volunteer teaching in a school in Africa must save one of his students, a 14 year old girl from religious sl

Like Cotton Twines

2016•Drama
★7.6
Beasts of No Nation (2015) movie poster
★7.6

Beasts of No Nation: Based on the experiences of Agu, a child fighting in the civil war of a West African country. Follows Agu's journey as h

Beasts of No Nation

2015•Drama
★6.5
Welcome Home (2004) movie poster
★6.5

Welcome Home: Another one of those stories we hear almost every day: refugees are picked up on Austria's border after a dramatic chase

Welcome Home

2004•Drama
★6.3
No Time to Die (2006) movie poster
★6.3

No Time to Die: Asante, a hearse driver in Ghana, wants a wife. His profession puts most women off. He falls in love with a client whose

No Time to Die

2006•Comedy
★5.9
Namibia: The Struggle for Liberation (2007) movie poster
★5.9

Namibia: The Struggle for Liberation: Namibia: The Struggle for Liberation is a 2007 epic film on the Namibian independence struggle against South African occ

Namibia: The Struggle for Liberation

2007•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

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

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2024 Groomsmen - Flop Similar →
2020 Lagos to Oslo Professor Obiora Flop Similar →
2016 Like Cotton Twines Father Baani Super Hit Similar →
2015 The Cursed Ones - Flop Similar →
2015 Beasts of No Nation Linguist Super Hit Similar →
2015 Chronicles of Odumkrom: The Headmaster - Flop Similar →
2011 Ties That Bind Koo Flop Similar →
2011 Somewhere in Africa President Gabiza Flop Similar →
2010 The Dead The Chief Average Similar →
2009 Warrior Queen - Flop Similar →
2007 Namibia: The Struggle for Liberation Kwame Nkrumah Average Similar →
2006 No Time to Die Asante Average Similar →
2004 Welcome Home Taxi Driver Hit Similar →
2003 See You, Amsterdam - Flop Similar →
1996 Deadly Voyage - Flop Similar →
1992 Harvest at 17 - Flop Similar →
1992 Aya Minnow Koby Flop Similar →
1991 Sika Sunsum - Flop Similar →
1989 Heritage Africa Kpakpo Allotey Average Similar →
1983 Kukurantumi Bob Flop Similar →

David Dontoh - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of David Dontoh?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring David Dontoh is "Like Cotton Twines" with a rating of 8.3/10.

How many movies has David Dontoh acted in?

David Dontoh has been featured in at least 20 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by David Dontoh?

Other notable films include "Beasts of No Nation", "Welcome Home", and "No Time to Die".