David Schmoeller - Actor Profile

David Schmoeller

Directing
Freshness: Jan 23, 2026
11Total Films
7.5 Highest Rated
Born: Dec 8, 1947
Birth Place: Louisville, Kentucky, USA

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of David Schmoeller reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 11 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Documentary

The majority of David Schmoeller's filmography leans towards the Documentary 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 27% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), David Schmoeller remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in In Search of Darkness: Part III, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best David Schmoeller Movies Ranked

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

★7.5
In Search of Darkness: Part III (2022) movie poster
★7.5

In Search of Darkness: Part III: The conclusion to the ‘In Search of Darkness’ '80s trilogy. In this epic final chapter, our focus turns to the straight-

In Search of Darkness: Part III

2022•Documentary
★7.4
Search for the Jewel of Polaris: Mysterious Museum (1999) movie poster
★7.4

Search for the Jewel of Polaris: Mysterious Museum: While visiting a museum, two siblings Ben and Kim a fierce electrical storm creates a passage between the real world and

Search for the Jewel of Polaris: Mysterious Museum

1999•Fantasy
★6.9
Rewind This! (2013) movie poster
★6.9

Rewind This!: Home video changed the world. The cultural and historical impact of the VHS tape was enormous. This film traces the ripp

Rewind This!

2013•Documentary
★6.4
Please Kill Mr. Kinski (1999) movie poster
★6.4

Please Kill Mr. Kinski: In 1986, director David Schmoeller worked with notoriously eccentric and tantrum-prone actor Klaus Kinski on horror tril

Please Kill Mr. Kinski

1999•Documentary
★5.3
Crawlspace (1986) movie poster
★5.3

Crawlspace: A man who runs an apartment house for women is the demented son of a Nazi surgeon who has the house equipped with secret

Crawlspace

1986•Horror

Complete Filmography & Success Status

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

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2022 In Search of Darkness: Part III Self Super Hit Similar →
2013 Rewind This! Self Hit Similar →
2012 Little Monsters Wakefield Flop Similar →
2004 Malevolence High School Janitor Flop Similar →
2002 Best of Tromadance Film Festival: Volume 1 Himself ("Please Kill Mr. Kinski" short) Flop Similar →
1999 Search for the Jewel of Polaris: Mysterious Museum Dad Hit Similar →
1999 Please Kill Mr. Kinski Self Average Similar →
1995 Illegal in Blue Priest Flop Similar →
1991 The Arrival Dr. Carlyle Flop Similar →
1989 No Strings Attached: A Behind the Scenes Look at Puppet Master - Flop Similar →
1986 Crawlspace Rejected Tenant (uncredited) Flop Similar →

David Schmoeller - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of David Schmoeller?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring David Schmoeller is "In Search of Darkness: Part III" with a rating of 7.5/10.

How many movies has David Schmoeller acted in?

David Schmoeller has been featured in at least 11 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by David Schmoeller?

Other notable films include "Search for the Jewel of Polaris: Mysterious Museum", "Rewind This!", and "Please Kill Mr. Kinski".