Dave Barry
ActingCareer Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Dave Barry reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 40 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Animation
The majority of Dave Barry's filmography leans towards the Animation 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 28% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Dave Barry remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Some Like It Hot, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Dave Barry Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Dave Barry's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Dave Barry.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | How to Seduce a Woman | Ticket Seller | Flop | Similar → |
| 1969 | The Deadwood Thunderball | Rattfink (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 1966 | Spinout | Harry | Average | Similar → |
| 1965 | Pinkfinger | Spy (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | Some Like It Hot | Beinstock | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | Pre-Hysterical Hare | Elmer Fudd / Elmer Fuddstone (voice, uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | Voice in the Mirror | Quintet Pianist | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | The Shadow on the Window | Miller (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | Four Girls in Town | Vince | Flop | Similar → |
| 1955 | High Society | Palumbo | Flop | Similar → |
| 1954 | Playgirl | Jonathan | Flop | Similar → |
| 1950 | 8 Ball Bunny | Bogart (voice) (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Cat-Tastrophy | Cat (voice) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1949 | Curtain Razor | Various (voice) (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | Grape Nutty | Crow (voice) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1948 | Ladies of the Chorus | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | Ladies of the Chorus | Ripple (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | Embraceable You | The Comic (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | Topsy Turkey | (voice, uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1947 | It's a Grand Old Nag | Mister Retake (voice, uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1947 | Catch as Cats Can | Frank Sinatra Canary (voice) (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | Slick Hare | Humphrey Bogart (voice) (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | Tooth or Consequences | Crow (voice) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1947 | Loco Lobo | Rabbit (voice) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1946 | Bacall to Arms | Bogey Gocart (voice) (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1946 | Hush My Mouse | Edward G. Robincat (voice) (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1946 | Catnipped | Doctors | Flop | Similar → |
| 1945 | Hare Conditioned | Various (voice) (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | Hot Footlights | Showman / Hillbilly | Flop | Similar → |
| 1945 | Life with Feathers | Radio Announcer (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Tangled Travels | Greek Dialect / Indians / Giant Bald Man / Friendly Man #2 | Flop | Similar → |
| 1944 | W'ere on our way to Rio | Bluto (voice) (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Too Weak to Work | Bluto (voice) (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | Seein' Red, White 'n' Blue | Bluto | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Kickin' the Conga Round | Bluto (voice) (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | Hollywood Steps Out | Cary Grant / Clark Gable / Bing Crosby / Lewis Stone / Ned Sparks / Groucho Marx (voice) (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | Malibu Beach Party | Ned Sparks (voice) (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | Mother Goose Goes Hollywood | Groucho Marx / Eddie Cantor / Spencer Tracy / Hugh Herbert / Ned Sparks / Joe Penner / Charles Laughton / W.C. Fields / Charlie McCarthy / Edward G. Robinson / Joe E. Brown / Oliver Hardy (voice) (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | She Was an Acrobat's Daughter | Lester Coward (voice) (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | Porky's Road Race | Leslie Howard / Freddie Bartholomew / George Arliss / Edna May Oliver (voice) (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
Dave Barry - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Dave Barry?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Dave Barry is "Some Like It Hot" with a rating of 8.1/10.
How many movies has Dave Barry acted in?
Dave Barry has been featured in at least 40 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Dave Barry?
Other notable films include "Hare Conditioned", "Life with Feathers", and "Slick Hare".