David Gelernter - Actor Profile

David Gelernter

Acting
Updated: Apr 12, 2026
1Total Films
6.0 Highest Rated
Born: Mar 5, 1955
Birth Place: Long Island, New York, USA

About David Gelernter

David Hillel Gelernter is an American computer scientist, artist, and writer. He is a professor of computer science at Yale University. Gelernter is known for contributions to parallel computation in the 1980s, and for books on topics such as computed worlds. In 1993 Gelernter was sent a mail bomb by Ted Kaczynski, also known as the Unabomber. He opened it and the resulting explosion almost killed him, leaving him with permanent loss of use of his right hand as it destroyed four fingers, and permanent damage to his right eye.

David Gelernter Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of David Gelernter reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 1 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 0% of David Gelernter'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 The Net, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best David Gelernter Movies Ranked

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

Full Filmography

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

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2003 The Net Self Average Similar →

David Gelernter - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of David Gelernter?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring David Gelernter is "The Net" with a rating of 6.0/10.

How many movies has David Gelernter acted in?

David Gelernter has been featured in at least 1 major films throughout their career.

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