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David King

Acting
Freshness: Jan 21, 2026
16Total Films
7.4 Highest Rated
Born: Aug 23, 1930
Birth Place: Rochester, Kent, England, UK

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of David King reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 16 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of David King'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 19% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), David King remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Shine, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best David King Movies Ranked

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

★7.4
Shine (1996) movie poster
★7.4

Shine: Pianist David Helfgott, driven by his father and teachers, has a breakdown. Years later he returns to the piano, to popu

Shine

1996•Drama
★7.2
Lamentations: A Monument for the Dead World (1985) movie poster
★7.2

Lamentations: A Monument for the Dead World: Lamentations: A Monument to the Dead World belongs to a 35-hour film cycle, The Book of All the Dead, which comprises th

Lamentations: A Monument for the Dead World

1985•Documentary
★6.5
Robbery (1967) movie poster
★6.5

Robbery: In this fictionalised account of the Great Train Robbery, career criminal Paul Clifton plans an audacious crime: the rob

Robbery

1967•Crime
★6.4
Revenge of the Pink Panther (1978) movie poster
★6.4

Revenge of the Pink Panther: Chief Inspector Jacques Clouseau is dead. At least that is what the world—and Charles Dreyfus—believe when a dead body i

Revenge of the Pink Panther

1978•Comedy
★6.2
The Matchmaker (1997) movie poster
★6.2

The Matchmaker: Marcy, a worker in the reelection campaign of bumbling Senator John McGlory, is sent to Ireland on a quest to find the I

The Matchmaker

1997•Comedy

Complete Filmography & Success Status

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

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1997 Hostile Waters Admiral 2nd Class Average Similar →
1997 The Matchmaker Local Lad No. 1 Average Similar →
1996 Shine Viney Hit Similar →
1993 Tale of a Vampire Waiter Flop Similar →
1992 Miss Pym's Day Out Larkin Readings (Voice) Flop Similar →
1989 A Chorus of Disapproval Mr. Ames Flop Similar →
1985 Lamentations: A Monument for the Dead World Isaac Newton Hit Similar →
1981 The Bunker Hermann Goering Average Similar →
1979 The Old Crowd Male Entertainer Flop Similar →
1979 The Chief Mourner Detective Chief Superintendent Richards Flop Similar →
1978 Revenge of the Pink Panther Douvier's Boardmember Average Similar →
1977 The Price of Coal, Part 1: Meet the People HRH Flop Similar →
1973 Brussel Sprouts Sir William Flop Similar →
1967 Robbery Detective at Airport (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1963 The Road Big Jeff Flop Similar →
1960 The Cape Canaveral Monsters Second Deputy Flop Similar →

David King - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of David King?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring David King is "Shine" with a rating of 7.4/10.

How many movies has David King acted in?

David King has been featured in at least 16 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by David King?

Other notable films include "Lamentations: A Monument for the Dead World", "Robbery", and "Revenge of the Pink Panther".