David Ramsey

Acting

Freshness: Jan 21, 2026

21Total Films

7.4 Highest Rated

Born: Nov 17, 1971

Birth Place: Detroit, Michigan, USA

About David Ramsey

David Paul Ramsey (born November 17, 1971) is an American actor, director, and martial artist, best known for his roles in the CW series Arrow as John Diggle/Spartan, Anton Briggs on the Showtime TV series Dexter, and the film Mother and Child (2009) as Joseph.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of David Ramsey 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 Ramsey'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 24% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), David Ramsey remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Pay It Forward, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best David Ramsey Movies Ranked

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

★7.4

★7.4

Pay It Forward: Like some other kids, 12-year-old Trevor McKinney believed in the goodness of human nature. Like many other kids, he was

Pay It Forward

2000•Drama

★6.8

★6.8

Con Air: Newly-paroled former US Army ranger Cameron Poe is headed back to his wife, but must fly home aboard a prison transport

Con Air

1997•Action

★6.7

★6.7

Draft Day: At the NFL Draft, general manager Sonny Weaver has the opportunity to rebuild his team when he trades for the number one

Draft Day

2014•Drama

★6.6

★6.6

Mother and Child: The lives of three women have a commonality: adoption. Karen is a physical therapist who regrets that, as a teenager, sh

Mother and Child

2009•Drama

★6.6

★6.6

Journeyman: A boxer suffers a serious head injury during a fight, and must deal with the consequences.

Journeyman

2018•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

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

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2020	Illicit	Guy Curtis	Flop	Similar →
2018	Journeyman	Det. Wilson Hargreaves	Hit	Similar →
2015	Accidental Love	Rep. Bill Harshtone	Flop	Similar →
2014	Draft Day	Thompson	Hit	Similar →
2009	Mother and Child	Joseph	Hit	Similar →
2006	Fatal Contact: Bird Flu in America	Curtis Ansen	Average	Similar →
2006	Hello Sister, Goodbye Life	Uncle Dennis Klein	Average	Similar →
2005	Resurrection: The J.R. Richard Story	J.R. Richard	Flop	Similar →
2004	Hair Show	Cliff	Flop	Similar →
2001	Mr. Bones	Vince Lee	Average	Similar →
2000	Pay It Forward	Sidney Parker	Hit	Similar →
2000	Ali: An American Hero	Cassius Clay / Muhammad Ali	Flop	Similar →
1999	Three to Tango	Bill	Average	Similar →
1999	Mutiny	Vernon Nettles	Flop	Similar →
1998	CHiPs '99	Sergeant McFall	Average	Similar →
1997	Con Air	Londell	Hit	Similar →
1996	Her Costly Affair	Shep Walker	Flop	Similar →
1996	A Very Brady Sequel	Brent the Lifeguard	Average	Similar →
1996	The Nutty Professor	Student	Average	Similar →
1979	Sanctuary of Fear	Auction Guest	Average	Similar →
N/A	Legend of the White Dragon	Mayor Trevon Sterns	Flop	Similar →

David Ramsey - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of David Ramsey?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring David Ramsey is "Pay It Forward" with a rating of 7.4/10.

How many movies has David Ramsey acted in?

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

What are some other popular movies by David Ramsey?

Other notable films include "Con Air", "Draft Day", and "Mother and Child".