Dave Payton
ActingAbout Dave Payton
Dave Payton has been acting since his elementary-school days in Brooklyn, New York. After graduating from college with a BA in English, he toured with the professional Christian acting company Covenant Players, where he performed all over the country in churches, schools, prisons, and nursing homes. After his tour, he returned to Brooklyn where he was Pee Wee the Seagull, one of the mascots for the New York Mets single-A team, the Brooklyn Cyclones. After meeting his wife on an internet dating site, Dave moved to Wisconsin, where he has founded Least of These Players. LOTP has produced "The Man in The Empty Chair" on stage and film as well as "The Gift." TMIETC marks the debut of LOTP as they hope to cultivate a bigger audience. Dave has written several plays, mostly faith-based. He has also played many stage roles including: Harold Hill in "The Music Man", Mr. Tumnus in "The Chronicles of Narnia"; Mike Teevee in "Willy Wonka"; Lumiere in "Beauty and the Beast"; and Juror 2 in "12 Angry Men".
Dave Payton Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Dave Payton reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 10 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Dave Payton's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 10% of Dave Payton'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 Cohabitation, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Dave Payton Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Dave Payton's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Dave Payton has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Stalked by Shadows | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2023 | Bigfoot Kills: A True Crime Documentary | Milton Ripp | Flop | Similar → |
| 2020 | Cohabitation | Ron | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Timbertown | Bill Childers | Flop | Similar → |
| 2018 | Thy Neighbor | Neighbor | Flop | Similar → |
| 2017 | The Perfect Day | Chuck | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | The Man in the Empty Chair | Cab | Flop | Similar → |
| 2006 | The Good Shepherd | College Student (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | Random Hearts | Passenger (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| N/A | Through Eyes of Grace | Pastor Seth Adams | Flop | Similar → |
Dave Payton - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Dave Payton?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Dave Payton is "Cohabitation" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Dave Payton acted in?
Dave Payton has been featured in at least 10 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Dave Payton?
Other notable films include "The Good Shepherd", "Random Hearts", and "The Perfect Day".