David Brian - Actor Profile

David Brian

Acting
Updated: Apr 13, 2026
32Total Films
7.3 Highest Rated
Born: Aug 5, 1914
Birth Place: New York City, New York, U.S.

About David Brian

​From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.   David Brian (August 5, 1914, New York City – July 15, 1993) was an American actor and dancer. Description above from the Wikipedia article David Brian, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

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David Brian Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of David Brian reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 32 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 38% of David Brian'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 Pocketful of Miracles, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best David Brian Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from David Brian's career based on audience ratings.

★7.3
Pocketful of Miracles (1961) movie poster
★7.3

Pocketful of Miracles: A New York gangster and his girlfriend attempt to turn street beggar Apple Annie into a society lady when the peddler le

Pocketful of Miracles

1961•Comedy
★7.3
Intruder in the Dust (1949) movie poster
★7.3

Intruder in the Dust: Rural Mississippi in the 1940s: Lucas Beauchamp, a local black man with a reputation of not kowtowing to whites, is foun

Intruder in the Dust

1949•Drama
★7.2
Dawn at Socorro (1954) movie poster
★7.2

Dawn at Socorro: Brett Wade, gambler, gunslinger, and classical pianist, is wounded in a gunfight with the Ferris clan; the doctor finds

Dawn at Socorro

1954•Western
★7.0
Flamingo Road (1949) movie poster
★7.0

Flamingo Road: A stranded carnival dancer takes on a corrupt political boss when she marries into small-town society.

Flamingo Road

1949•Drama
★7.0
The Damned Don't Cry (1950) movie poster
★7.0

The Damned Don't Cry: Fed up with her small-town marriage, a woman goes after the big time and gets mixed up with the mob.

The Damned Don't Cry

1950•Crime

Full Filmography

Every movie David Brian has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1972 The Man Hunter Walter Sinclair Average Similar →
1969 The Girl Who Knew Too Much Had Dixon Flop Similar →
1969 Childish Things Jennings Flop Similar →
1968 The Destructors Hogan Flop Similar →
1966 Castle of Evil Robert Hawley Flop Similar →
1966 The Rare Breed Charles Ellsworth Average Similar →
1962 How the West Was Won Lilith's Attorney Hit Similar →
1961 Pocketful of Miracles Governor Hit Similar →
1959 The Rabbit Trap Everett Spellman Average Similar →
1958 Ghost of the China Sea Martin French Flop Similar →
1956 Accused of Murder Police Lt. Roy Hargis Flop Similar →
1956 The White Squaw Sigrod Swanson Hit Similar →
1956 No Place to Hide Dr. Dobson Flop Similar →
1956 The First Traveling Saleslady James Carter Average Similar →
1956 Fury at Gunsight Pass Whitey Turner Average Similar →
1955 Timberjack Croft Brunner Flop Similar →
1954 Dawn at Socorro Dick Braden Hit Similar →
1954 The High and the Mighty Ken Childs Average Similar →
1953 Ambush at Tomahawk Gap Egan Hit Similar →
1953 A Perilous Journey Monty Breed Flop Similar →
1952 Million Dollar Mermaid Alfred Harper Average Similar →
1952 Springfield Rifle Austin McCool Average Similar →
1952 This Woman Is Dangerous Matt Jackson Average Similar →
1951 Fort Worth Blair Linsford Hit Similar →
1951 Inside the Walls of Folsom Prison Mark Benson Average Similar →
1951 Inside Straight Rip MacCool Flop Similar →
1950 Breakthrough Capt. Tom Hale Hit Similar →
1950 The Great Jewel Robber Gerald Graham Dennis Hit Similar →
1950 The Damned Don't Cry George Castleman Hit Similar →
1949 Intruder in the Dust John Gavin Stevens Hit Similar →
1949 Beyond the Forest Neil Latimer Hit Similar →
1949 Flamingo Road Dan Reynolds Hit Similar →

David Brian - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of David Brian?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring David Brian is "Pocketful of Miracles" with a rating of 7.3/10.

How many movies has David Brian acted in?

David Brian has been featured in at least 32 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by David Brian?

Other notable films include "Intruder in the Dust", "Dawn at Socorro", and "Flamingo Road".

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