David Gilliam

Acting

Freshness: Jan 23, 2026

21Total Films

10.0 Highest Rated

Born: Dec 23, 1950

Birth Place: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of David Gilliam 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 David Gilliam'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), David Gilliam remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Splashback, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best David Gilliam Movies Ranked

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

★10.0

★10.0

Splashback: In the midst of one of the most significant moments in human history - the Moon landing - a guy working at a NASA wareho

Splashback

2023•Comedy

★7.7

★7.7

Slumdog Millionaire: A teenager reflects on his life after being accused of cheating on the Indian version of "Who Wants to be a Millionaire?

Slumdog Millionaire

2008•Drama

★7.5

★7.5

Dirty Harry: When a madman dubbed 'Scorpio' terrorizes San Francisco, hard-nosed cop, Harry Callahan – famous for his take-no-prisone

Dirty Harry

1971•Action

★7.5

Doomwatch: Winter Angel (1999) movie poster

★7.5

Doomwatch: Winter Angel: University lecturer Neil Tannahill is drawn into a sinister conspiracy involving secretly-stored Soviet nuclear waste at

Doomwatch: Winter Angel

1999•Drama

★6.6

The Eagle Has Landed (1976) movie poster

★6.6

The Eagle Has Landed: When the Nazi high command learns in late 1943 that Winston Churchill will be spending time at a country estate in Norfo

The Eagle Has Landed

1976•Adventure

Complete Filmography & Success Status

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

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2023	Splashback	Robert S. Crawler	Super Hit	Similar →
2018	The Bounty Killer	Mayor Gordon W. Johnson	Flop	Similar →
2008	Slumdog Millionaire	Clark	Super Hit	Similar →
2006	Severance	George	Average	Similar →
2002	The Magnificent Ambersons	Wilbur Minafer	Average	Similar →
1999	Doomwatch: Winter Angel	Jack Sankey	Super Hit	Similar →
1999	The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Masks of Evil	Agent Thompson	Flop	Similar →
1999	The Last Seduction II	Mr. Swale	Flop	Similar →
1996	The Writing on the Wall	Branson	Flop	Similar →
1994	Royce	Lansing	Flop	Similar →
1991	Iran: Days of Crisis	Paul Costello	Flop	Similar →
1988	Onassis: The Richest Man in the World	John F. Kennedy	Hit	Similar →
1986	Gunpowder	Gunn	Flop	Similar →
1985	John and Yoko: A Love Story	Harry Nilsson	Average	Similar →
1985	What Mad Pursuit	Dwight Mac Adoo	Flop	Similar →
1976	The Eagle Has Landed	Sgt. Murphy	Hit	Similar →
1975	Sharks' Treasure	Juanito	Flop	Similar →
1972	Frogs	Michael Martindale	Flop	Similar →
1971	Dirty Harry	Homosexual (uncredited)	Super Hit	Similar →
N/A	The Promise	Street Musician	Flop	Similar →
N/A	Buckshot	The Wayfarer	Flop	Similar →

David Gilliam - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of David Gilliam?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring David Gilliam is "Splashback" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has David Gilliam acted in?

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

What are some other popular movies by David Gilliam?

Other notable films include "Slumdog Millionaire", "Dirty Harry", and "Doomwatch: Winter Angel".