What is Clifton Davis's latest movie?

Clifton Davis's most recent film is "We Are Gathered Here Today" (2022).

Is Clifton Davis a good actor?

Clifton Davis has an average audience rating of 4.9/10 across 24 films on movieMx, with standout performances in Dream Date, Together for Days, The Painting.

Clifton Davis

Q: What is the best movie of Clifton Davis?

According to audience ratings on movieMx, the best movie starring Clifton Davis is "Dream Date" with a rating of 10.0/10.

Q: How many movies has Clifton Davis acted in?

Clifton Davis has been featured in at least 24 major films. Their complete ranked filmography is listed on this page.

Acting

Updated: Apr 11, 2026

24Total Films

10.0 Highest Rated

Born: Oct 4, 1945

Birth Place: Chicago, Illinois, USA

About Clifton Davis

Clifton Davis is an American stage and screen actor, songwriter, singer, and pastor.

Clifton Davis Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Clifton Davis reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 24 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 25% of Clifton Davis'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 Dream Date, which stands out as a key performance.

Best Clifton Davis Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Clifton Davis's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0

★10.0

Dream Date: Billie's daughter is going on her first date. Since he was a real girl chaser in high school, he is sure her date will b

Dream Date

1989•Comedy

★8.0

★8.0

Together for Days: A black radical activist and a young White woman find themselves drawn to one another during the politically and raciall

Together for Days

1972•Drama

★7.0

★7.0

The Painting: Heath Freeman (Tru Calling, ER) heads an all-star cast including Clifton Davis (Any Given Sunday) Ben Vereen (Roots), St

The Painting

2001•Romance

★6.8

★6.8

Any Given Sunday: A star quarterback gets knocked out of the game and an unknown third stringer is called in to replace him. The unknown g

Any Given Sunday

1999•Drama

★6.6

★6.6

Halloweentown High: Marnie puts her magic on the line to get several Halloweentown teenagers transferred to her high school in the mortal wo

Halloweentown High

2004•Adventure

Full Filmography

Every movie Clifton Davis has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2022	We Are Gathered Here Today	Joe Wyatt	Average	Similar →
2022	A Shot Through the Wall	D.C. Walker	Flop	Similar →
2019	Raúl Juliá: The World’s a Stage	Self	Flop	Similar →
2016	Prayer Never Fails	Michael Brown	Flop	Similar →
2012	What My Husband Doesn't Know	Franklin	Average	Similar →
2006	The Engagement: My Phamily BBQ 2	-	Average	Similar →
2004	Halloweentown High	Principal Flannigan	Hit	Similar →
2001	The Painting	Thomas Ayers	Hit	Similar →
2001	Max Keeble's Big Move	Supt. Bobby 'Crazy Legs' Knebworth	Average	Similar →
2001	Kingdom Come	Charles Winslow	Hit	Similar →
1999	Any Given Sunday	Mayor Tyrone Smalls	Hit	Similar →
1990	Night of 100 Stars III	Self	Flop	Similar →
1989	Dream Date	Bill Fairview	Super Hit	Similar →
1989	1989 Walt Disney World 4th of July Spectacular	Self	Flop	Similar →
1981	Don't Look Back: The Story of Leroy "Satchel" Paige	Cool Papa Bell	Average	Similar →
1980	The Night the City Screamed	Arnold Clements	Flop	Similar →
1978	Cindy	Captain Joe Prince	Average	Similar →
1978	Superdome	P.K. Jackson	Flop	Similar →
1977	Scott Joplin	Chauvin	Average	Similar →
1977	Little Ladies of the Night	Comfort	Flop	Similar →
1975	Mitzi & 100 Guys	Self	Flop	Similar →
1974	Lost in the Stars	Absalom	Average	Similar →
1974	Legacy of Blood	Saxon	Flop	Similar →
1972	Together for Days	Gus	Super Hit	Similar →

Clifton Davis - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Clifton Davis?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Clifton Davis is "Dream Date" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Clifton Davis acted in?

Clifton Davis has been featured in at least 24 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Clifton Davis?

Other notable films include "Together for Days", "The Painting", and "Any Given Sunday".