Dave Attell - Actor Profile

Dave Attell

Acting
Updated: Apr 10, 2026
49Total Films
9.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jan 18, 1965
Birth Place: Queens, New York City, New York, USA

About Dave Attell

David Attell (born January 18, 1965) is an American stand-up comedian, actor and writer best known as the host of Comedy Central's Insomniac with Dave Attell, which earned him a cult following.

Dave Attell Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Dave Attell reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 49 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 24% of Dave Attell'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 I Am Battle Comic, which stands out as a key performance.

Advertisement

Best Dave Attell Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Dave Attell's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Dave Attell has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 Is This Thing On? Cellar Comic #2 Hit Similar →
2025 Kill Tony: Mayhem at Madison Square Garden Self Flop Similar →
2025 Kinda Pregnant Shirley’s Father Average Similar →
2024 Ian Fidance: Wild, Happy & Free - Flop Similar →
2024 Dave Attell: Hot Cross Buns Himself Hit Similar →
2022 Bill Burr Presents: Friends Who Kill Self Flop Similar →
2021 Sam Morril: Full Capacity - Flop Similar →
2020 This Is Stand-Up Self Flop Similar →
2019 25 Sets Self Flop Similar →
2018 I Feel Pretty Really Tan Dude Average Similar →
2017 Oh, Rick! Self Flop Similar →
2017 Gilbert Self Hit Similar →
2017 I Am Battle Comic - Super Hit Similar →
2017 Dying Laughing Self Average Similar →
2015 Trainwreck Noam Average Similar →
2014 Dave Attell: Road Work Himself Hit Similar →
2011 Give It Up for Greg Giraldo Self Average Similar →
2010 Scooby-Doo! Abracadabra-Doo GPS (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2010 I Am Comic Self Average Similar →
2009 Funny People Dave Attell Average Similar →
2009 The Naked Brothers Band: Naked Idol Himself Super Hit Similar →
2008 Harold Barker Average Similar →
2008 History of the Joke Self Flop Similar →
2008 The Great Buck Howard Las Vegas Husband Average Similar →
2007 Dave Attell: Captain Miserable Himself Average Similar →
2007 Heckler Self Average Similar →
2007 Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project Self Hit Similar →
2007 Hell On Wheels Himself Flop Similar →
2007 Twisted Fortune Abbot Flop Similar →
2007 Comedy Club Greats Self Flop Similar →
2006 Comedy Club Shoot-out: Vol. 1 Self Flop Similar →
2006 Dave Attell: Hey, Your Mouth's Not Pregnant! Himself Hit Similar →
2006 Scary Movie 4 Knifeman Average Similar →
2006 Just for Laughs Stand Up, Vol. 2: On the Edge Self Flop Similar →
2005 Crazy for Love Efram the Driver Flop Similar →
2005 Dave Attell's Insomniac Tour: Uncensored! - Hit Similar →
2005 New Car Smell Harry Flop Similar →
2003 Abby Singer Dave Attell (uncredited) Average Similar →
2003 Saturday Night Live: The Best of Chris Farley Audience Member (archive footage) (uncredited) Super Hit Similar →
2003 The Best of Insomniac with Dave Attell Volume 2 Himself Flop Similar →
2003 The Best of Insomniac with Dave Attell Volume 1 Himself Super Hit Similar →
2001 Pootie Tang Frank Flop Similar →
1999 Comedy Central Presents: Dave Attell - Flop Similar →
1999 Los Enchiladas! Don Flop Similar →
1998 The N.Y. Friars Club Roast of Drew Carey Self Average Similar →
1996 Dave Attell - HBO Comedy Half-Hour Himself Flop Similar →
1990 Caesar's Salad Bad Cop Flop Similar →
N/A Untitled Mitch Hedberg documentary Self Flop Similar →
N/A The Adventures of Drunky Demon Flop Similar →

Dave Attell - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Dave Attell?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Dave Attell is "I Am Battle Comic" with a rating of 9.0/10.

How many movies has Dave Attell acted in?

Dave Attell has been featured in at least 49 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Dave Attell?

Other notable films include "The Best of Insomniac with Dave Attell Volume 1", "The Naked Brothers Band: Naked Idol", and "Scooby-Doo! Abracadabra-Doo".

Advertisement