David McKay
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia David McKay is a Scottish actor and television director. In the television series Shoebox Zoo, he plays McTaggart. McTaggart is the Keeper of the Book of Forbidden Knowledge who has been bound to stay with Michael Scott until the book is found by Marnie (Vivien Endicott-Douglas). McTaggart has been a number of people in the first series. A tour guide, a servant to Michael and Toledo and a clown. Now as the second series unfolds, he must help Marnie and Michael as much as he can to help find the Book and stop Toledo taking over and finding the Book before Marnie. He has also appeared in two Ken Loach films: Ae Fond Kiss... and My Name Is Joe. He has also had roles in Once Upon a Time in the Midlands, Les Misérables (1998), Braveheart and Rab C Nesbitt, among others. He has directed for High Times, The Basil Brush Show, Tinsel Town and My Parents Are Aliens, and has written and directed a short film, Caesar, on pigeon-fancying. Description above from the Wikipedia article David McKay (actor), licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of David McKay reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 10 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of David McKay'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 40% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), David McKay remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Braveheart, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best David McKay Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from David McKay's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of David McKay.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Neds | Mr Holmes | Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | As Far As You've Come | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2004 | Ae Fond Kiss... | Wee Roddie | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | Once Upon a Time in the Midlands | Dougy | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | My Name Is Joe | Liam | Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | Initiation | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1995 | Braveheart | Young soldier | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | Close | Davie | Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | The Girl in the Picture | Ken | Flop | Similar → |
| 1984 | End of the Line | Donald McKay | Flop | Similar → |
David McKay - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of David McKay?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring David McKay is "Braveheart" with a rating of 7.9/10.
How many movies has David McKay acted in?
David McKay has been featured in at least 10 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by David McKay?
Other notable films include "My Name Is Joe", "Close", and "Neds".