Dave Shelley

Acting

Freshness: Jan 27, 2026

17Total Films

10.0 Highest Rated

Born: Mar 5, 1931

Birth Place: Chicago, Illinois, USA

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Dave Shelley reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 17 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Dave Shelley's filmography leans towards the Drama 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 18% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Dave Shelley remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Brace Up!, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Dave Shelley Movies Ranked

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

★10.0

★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

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Dave Shelley.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
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".