Jack Davidson - Actor Profile

Jack Davidson

Acting
Freshness: Jan 27, 2026
14Total Films
7.2 Highest Rated
Born: Jul 17, 1936
Birth Place: Worcester, Massachusetts, USA

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Jack Davidson reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 14 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Comedy

The majority of Jack Davidson's filmography leans towards the Comedy 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 29% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Jack Davidson remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Trading Places, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Jack Davidson Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Jack Davidson's career based on audience ratings.

★7.2
Trading Places (1983) movie poster
★7.2

Trading Places: A snobbish investor and a wily street con-artist find their positions reversed as part of a bet by two callous millionai

Trading Places

1983•Comedy
★7.0
The Front (1976) movie poster
★7.0

The Front: A cashier poses as a writer for blacklisted talents to submit their work through, but the injustice around him pushes hi

The Front

1976•Comedy
★6.6
Ben Is Back (2018) movie poster
★6.6

Ben Is Back: 19-year-old Ben Burns unexpectedly returns home to his family's suburban home on Christmas Eve morning. Ben's mother, Ho

Ben Is Back

2018•Drama
★6.5
The Secret of My Success (1987) movie poster
★6.5

The Secret of My Success: Brantley Foster, a well-educated kid from Kansas, has always dreamed of making it big in New York, but once in New York,

The Secret of My Success

1987•Comedy
★6.2
Reuben, Reuben (1983) movie poster
★6.2

Reuben, Reuben: A drunken Scottish poet who has not written a word in years feels compelled to regain control of his life and work after

Reuben, Reuben

1983•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Jack Davidson.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2018 Ben Is Back Dr. Crane Hit Similar →
2006 You Tell Me Vic Flop Similar →
1999 The Autumn Heart Lee Average Similar →
1998 Twelfth Night Priest Flop Similar →
1987 The Secret of My Success Davidson Hit Similar →
1983 Reuben, Reuben George Spofford Average Similar →
1983 Trading Places Trader #3 Hit Similar →
1983 The Demon Murder Case Judge Lawrence Hughes Average Similar →
1983 Baby It's You Dr. Rosen Average Similar →
1982 I, the Jury Eric Clavel Average Similar →
1977 Shock Waves Norman Flop Similar →
1976 The Next Man U.N. Reporter Flop Similar →
1976 The Front Congressman Hit Similar →
1950 Bud Abbott and Lou Costello in the Foreign Legion Thug (uncredited) Average Similar →

Jack Davidson - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Jack Davidson?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jack Davidson is "Trading Places" with a rating of 7.2/10.

How many movies has Jack Davidson acted in?

Jack Davidson has been featured in at least 14 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Jack Davidson?

Other notable films include "The Front", "Ben Is Back", and "The Secret of My Success".