Dave Shelley - Actor Profile

Dave Shelley

Acting
Updated: Apr 11, 2026
17Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Mar 5, 1931
Birth Place: Chicago, Illinois, USA

Dave Shelley Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Dave Shelley reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 17 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 18% of Dave Shelley'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 Brace Up!, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Dave Shelley Movies Ranked

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

★10.0
Brace Up! (1993) movie poster
★10.0

Brace Up!: The Wooster Group's production of Anton Chekhov's Three Sisters, translated by Paul Schmidt and directed by Elizabeth Le

Brace Up!

1993
★7.3
The Kids Who Knew Too Much (1980) movie poster
★7.3

The Kids Who Knew Too Much: When a cryptic note is passed to young Bert Hale by a stranger, he and his three friends inadvertently hold the key to u

The Kids Who Knew Too Much

1980•Thriller
★7.0
The Triangle Factory Fire Scandal (1979) movie poster
★7.0

The Triangle Factory Fire Scandal: The story of a fire in the Triangle Shirt Mfg. Co. building in New York City in 1911 that resulted in the deaths of 146

The Triangle Factory Fire Scandal

1979•Drama
★6.3
Rita Hayworth: The Love Goddess (1983) movie poster
★6.3

Rita Hayworth: The Love Goddess: The life and times of silverscreen goddess Rita Hayworth.

Rita Hayworth: The Love Goddess

1983•Drama
★6.0
The Amazing Howard Hughes (1977) movie poster
★6.0

The Amazing Howard Hughes: The Amazing Howard Hughes is a 1977 television movie about American aviation pioneer and filmmaker Howard Hughes, based

The Amazing Howard Hughes

1977•Drama

Full Filmography

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

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1993 Brace Up! Rohde Super Hit Similar →
1983 Rita Hayworth: The Love Goddess Vincent Sherman Average Similar →
1980 The Jayne Mansfield Story Barry Charles Average Similar →
1980 The Long Days of Summer Tom Wade Flop Similar →
1980 The Kids Who Knew Too Much Jack Gimble Hit Similar →
1980 Midnight Madness Harold's Father Average Similar →
1979 Gas Pump Girls Mr. Friendly Flop Similar →
1979 The Triangle Factory Fire Scandal Mr. Albertson Hit Similar →
1978 Loose Shoes Sarge Flop Similar →
1978 Jokes My Folks Never Told Me Chase By Ape / Father Bets Son Flop Similar →
1977 Have I Got a Christmas for You Phil Flop Similar →
1977 American Raspberry Max Flop Similar →
1977 Stunts Jack Flop Similar →
1977 The Amazing Howard Hughes Government Official Average Similar →
1977 Stonestreet: Who Killed the Centerfold Model? Brady Flop Similar →
1975 Murder on Flight 502 Harold Average Similar →
1970 Uncle Sam Magoo (voice) Flop Similar →

Dave Shelley - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Dave Shelley?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Dave Shelley is "Brace Up!" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Dave Shelley acted in?

Dave Shelley has been featured in at least 17 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Dave Shelley?

Other notable films include "The Kids Who Knew Too Much", "The Triangle Factory Fire Scandal", and "Rita Hayworth: The Love Goddess".

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