Alan David - Actor Profile

Alan David

Acting
Updated: Apr 10, 2026
21Total Films
7.3 Highest Rated
Born: Dec 29, 1947
Birth Place: Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorgan, Wales, UK

About Alan David

Alan David is a British actor.

Known For: ActingIndustry Veteran

Alan David Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Alan David reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 21 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Alan David's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 29% of Alan David's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains The Painted Veil, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Alan David Movies Ranked

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

★7.3
The Painted Veil (2006) movie poster
★7.3

The Painted Veil: A British medical doctor fights a cholera outbreak in a small Chinese village, while also being trapped at home in a lov

The Painted Veil

2006•Romance
★7.2
Road (1987) movie poster
★7.2

Road: A view of the inhabitants of a derelict road in Manchester, unsatisfied with their lives and routines. A young man locks

Road

1987•TV Movie
★7.0
Sakharov (1984) movie poster
★7.0

Sakharov: Biography of Russian physicist & dissident Andrei Sakharov focuses on his first acts in his civil rights.

Sakharov

1984•Drama
★7.0
The Merchant of Venice (1980) movie poster
★7.0

The Merchant of Venice: A rich merchant, Antonio is depressed for no good reason, until his good friend Bassanio comes to tell him how he's in l

The Merchant of Venice

1980•Comedy
★7.0
Dream Horse (2021) movie poster
★7.0

Dream Horse: The inspiring true story of Dream Alliance, an unlikely race horse bred by small town bartender, Jan Vokes. With very li

Dream Horse

2021•Comedy

Full Filmography

Every movie Alan David has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2021 National Theatre Live: Under Milk Wood Mr Pritchard / Mr Pugh Flop Similar →
2021 Dream Horse Bert Hit Similar →
2010 The Secret Diaries of Miss Anne Lister Uncle Lister Hit Similar →
2008 The Oxford Murders Mr. Higgins Average Similar →
2006 The Painted Veil Mr. Garstin Hit Similar →
2004 Wimbledon Doctor Taylor Average Similar →
2004 Benefit to Mankind Tecwyn Hughes Flop Similar →
2002 Dead Gorgeous Mr Greeley Flop Similar →
2000 The Man Who Cried Welsh Teacher Average Similar →
2000 The Great Indoors Cyril Davies Flop Similar →
1993 Boswell and Johnson's Tour of the Western Isles Sir Aeneas MacPherson Flop Similar →
1993 Thicker Than Water Chief Superintendent Flop Similar →
1992 A Little Bit of Lippy Mr. Cartwright Flop Similar →
1991 Sleepers K1 Flop Similar →
1989 The Mountain and the Molehill Mr Smout Flop Similar →
1987 Road Jerry Hit Similar →
1985 Pythons on the Mountain Rev. Prothero Flop Similar →
1984 Sakharov - Hit Similar →
1980 The Merchant of Venice Solanio Hit Similar →
1980 The Circe Complex Ollie Milton Flop Similar →
1973 Shakespeare or Bust Boat Hirer Flop Similar →

Alan David - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Alan David?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Alan David is "The Painted Veil" with a rating of 7.3/10.

How many movies has Alan David acted in?

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

What are some other popular movies by Alan David?

Other notable films include "Road", "Sakharov", and "The Merchant of Venice".

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