David Gardner
ActingDavid Gardner Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of David Gardner reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 28 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of David Gardner's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 18% of David Gardner'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 Heartsounds, which stands out as a key performance.
Best David Gardner Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from David Gardner's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie David Gardner has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Defendor | Grandpa Henry | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | All Hat | Homer Parr | Flop | Similar → |
| 2005 | Felicity: An American Girl Adventure | Grandfather | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Suburban Madness | Monte Harris | Flop | Similar → |
| 2002 | Boys Briefs 2 | Mother (segment "Touch") | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | Touch | Foster Father | Flop | Similar → |
| 2001 | Judgment | Seth Kendrick | Flop | Similar → |
| 2001 | For Love of Olivia | Judge Finch | Flop | Similar → |
| 2001 | My Husband's Double Life | Judge Frost | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | Detroit Rock City | Detroit Priest | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Family Blessings | Lloyd Reston | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | Murder at 1600 | Speaker Of The House | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | The Awakening | Dr. Hamilton-Ives | Flop | Similar → |
| 1994 | RoboCop: The Future of Law Enforcement | OCP Chairman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | To Catch a Killer | Judge | Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Beautiful Dreamers | Dr. Lett | Flop | Similar → |
| 1988 | The Christmas Wife | Harry | Flop | Similar → |
| 1988 | The Good Mother | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1984 | Heartsounds | Barney Knapp | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | Special People | Dr. Rhodes | Flop | Similar → |
| 1984 | Hollywood Hot Tubs | Snooty Boy | Flop | Similar → |
| 1983 | When Angels Fly | Dr. Lorstrum | Flop | Similar → |
| 1982 | Class of 1984 | Principal Morganthau | Average | Similar → |
| 1982 | If You Could See What I Hear | Jack Steffen | Flop | Similar → |
| 1980 | Prom Night | Dr. Fairchild | Average | Similar → |
| 1980 | Double Negative | Cunningham | Flop | Similar → |
| 1977 | Bethune | John Bellamy | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | Oedipus Rex | Chorus | Average | Similar → |
David Gardner - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of David Gardner?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring David Gardner is "Heartsounds" with a rating of 8.0/10.
How many movies has David Gardner acted in?
David Gardner has been featured in at least 28 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by David Gardner?
Other notable films include "RoboCop: The Future of Law Enforcement", "Felicity: An American Girl Adventure", and "Detroit Rock City".




