David Fox
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David Fox (born 1941 in Swastika, Ontario) is a Canadian actor. He is best known for his role as schoolteacher Clive Pettibone in Road to Avonlea, and for a variety of roles on television. He also was the voice of Captain Haddock in The Adventures of Tintin. In 1996 he was nominated for a Genie Award for the film When Night is Falling, and in 2008 he was nominated for a Gemini Award for the television miniseries Across the River to Motor City. Description above from the Wikipedia article David Fox (actor), licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia
David Fox Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of David Fox reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 36 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of David Fox's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 17% of David Fox'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 Promise the Moon, which stands out as a key performance.
Best David Fox Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from David Fox's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie David Fox has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Goalie | Johnny Bower (70yrs) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Redcon-1 | Infected Santa | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | We Are Not Here | Narrator | Flop | Similar → |
| 2013 | Pacific Rim | Old Man on Beach | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Mama | Burnsie | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | Dream House | Building Inspector | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | St. Roz | The Cardinal | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | Jack Brooks: Monster Slayer | Howard | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | That Beautiful Somewhere | Professor French | Flop | Similar → |
| 2006 | Absolution | Karl Manning | Flop | Similar → |
| 2006 | Snow Cake | Dirk Freeman | Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | Population 436 | Ronald Greaver | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | The Human Kazoo | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2004 | Reversible Errors | Judge Harlow | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | The Saddest Music in the World | Fyodor Kent | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | The Pentagon Papers | Judge W. Matthew Byrne | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | The Charnel House | Man | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | For Love of Olivia | Jack Martin | Flop | Similar → |
| 2000 | 2001: A Space Travesty | Osgood | Flop | Similar → |
| 1999 | Murder in a Small Town | Walter Goldin | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | Conquest | Carl Gallagher | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | Jungle Boy | Geller | Flop | Similar → |
| 1997 | Promise the Moon | Sir Robert Butler | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | Virus | George Skanz | Flop | Similar → |
| 1996 | Dangerous Offender: The Marlene Moore Story | Supt. Kerr | Flop | Similar → |
| 1995 | When Night Is Falling | Reverend DeBoer | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | Ordinary Magic | Father / Warren | Flop | Similar → |
| 1992 | Baby on Board | Bum | Flop | Similar → |
| 1992 | The Women of Windsor | Major Ferguson | Flop | Similar → |
| 1988 | Smokescreen | Bob | Flop | Similar → |
| 1988 | Witchcraft | Townsperson | Flop | Similar → |
| 1987 | Nukie | Nukie | Flop | Similar → |
| 1986 | My Pet Monster | Mr. Smith | Flop | Similar → |
| 1985 | The Suicide Murders | Chester Yates | Flop | Similar → |
| 1984 | Mrs. Soffel | McNeil | Average | Similar → |
| 1981 | Silence of the North | Lea Goodwin | Flop | Similar → |
David Fox - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of David Fox?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring David Fox is "Promise the Moon" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has David Fox acted in?
David Fox has been featured in at least 36 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by David Fox?
Other notable films include "The Charnel House", "Snow Cake", and "Goalie".