David Sherrill

Acting

Freshness: Jan 22, 2026

20Total Films

7.5 Highest Rated

Born: Nov 8, 1959

Birth Place: North Carolina, USA

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of David Sherrill reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 20 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of David Sherrill'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 10% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), David Sherrill remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in 3: The Dale Earnhardt Story, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best David Sherrill Movies Ranked

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

★7.5

3: The Dale Earnhardt Story (2004) movie poster

★7.5

3: The Dale Earnhardt Story: A biopic of NASCAR legend Dale Earnhardt, Sr., documenting the driver's career from his earliest days onward and also lo

3: The Dale Earnhardt Story

2004•TV Movie

★7.0

★7.0

The Beast: During the war in Afghanistan a Soviet tank crew commanded by a tyrannical officer find themselves lost and in a struggl

The Beast

1988•War

★6.4

★6.4

The Wraith: Packard Walsh and his motorized gang control and terrorize an Arizona desert town where they force drivers to drag-race

The Wraith

1986•Action

★6.1

Careful What You Wish For (2015) movie poster

★6.1

Careful What You Wish For: A guy gets more than he bargained for after entering into an affair with the wife of an investment banker. Soon, a suspi

Careful What You Wish For

2015•Drama

★6.1

★6.1

The Night Before: A popular beauty surprisingly asks a nerd to take her to the prom. He wakes up hours later in a sleazy alley. She's miss

The Night Before

1988•Comedy

Complete Filmography & Success Status

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

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2015	Careful What You Wish For	Brian Martin	Average	Similar →
2008	The 27 Club	Tom Sr.	Average	Similar →
2008	House of Fallen	Beliar (as Dave Sherrill)	Flop	Similar →
2005	The Pigs	Craig Divine	Flop	Similar →
2004	3: The Dale Earnhardt Story	H.A. "Humpy" Wheeler	Super Hit	Similar →
1999	Five Aces	Ray Vanowen	Average	Similar →
1997	She's So Lovely	Bouncer (uncredited)	Average	Similar →
1996	Unhook the Stars	Ethan	Average	Similar →
1996	The Arrival	Lance (uncredited)	Average	Similar →
1994	Major League II	White-Sox Centerfielder	Average	Similar →
1993	Broken Trust	Bruce	Flop	Similar →
1992	Buffy the Vampire Slayer	Knight	Average	Similar →
1992	Soulmates	Professor	Flop	Similar →
1990	The Rookie	Max	Average	Similar →
1989	Terror on Highway 91	-	Flop	Similar →
1988	Slipping Into Darkness	T-Bone	Flop	Similar →
1988	Feds!	Duane	Average	Similar →
1988	The Beast	Helicopter Pilot	Hit	Similar →
1988	The Night Before	Danny Boy	Average	Similar →
1986	The Wraith	Skank	Average	Similar →

David Sherrill - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of David Sherrill?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring David Sherrill is "3: The Dale Earnhardt Story" with a rating of 7.5/10.

How many movies has David Sherrill acted in?

David Sherrill has been featured in at least 20 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by David Sherrill?

Other notable films include "The Beast", "The Wraith", and "Careful What You Wish For".