David Gilliam - Actor Profile

David Gilliam

Acting
Updated: Apr 12, 2026
20Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Dec 23, 1950
Birth Place: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

David Gilliam Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of David Gilliam reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 20 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 30% of David Gilliam'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 Splashback, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best David Gilliam Movies Ranked

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

★10.0
Splashback (2023) movie poster
★10.0

Splashback: In the midst of one of the most significant moments in human history - the Moon landing - a guy working at a NASA wareho

Splashback

2023•Comedy
★7.7
Slumdog Millionaire (2008) movie poster
★7.7

Slumdog Millionaire: A teenager reflects on his life after being accused of cheating on the Indian version of "Who Wants to be a Millionaire?

Slumdog Millionaire

2008•Drama
★7.5
Doomwatch: Winter Angel (1999) movie poster
★7.5

Doomwatch: Winter Angel: University lecturer Neil Tannahill is drawn into a sinister conspiracy involving secretly-stored Soviet nuclear waste at

Doomwatch: Winter Angel

1999•Drama
★7.4
Dirty Harry (1971) movie poster
★7.4

Dirty Harry: When a madman dubbed 'Scorpio' terrorizes San Francisco, hard-nosed cop, Harry Callahan – famous for his take-no-prisone

Dirty Harry

1971•Action
★6.6
The Eagle Has Landed (1976) movie poster
★6.6

The Eagle Has Landed: When the Nazi high command learns in late 1943 that Winston Churchill will be spending time at a country estate in Norfo

The Eagle Has Landed

1976•Adventure

Full Filmography

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

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2023 Splashback Robert S. Crawler Super Hit Similar →
2018 The Bounty Killer Mayor Gordon W. Johnson Flop Similar →
2008 Slumdog Millionaire Clark Super Hit Similar →
2006 Severance George Average Similar →
2002 The Magnificent Ambersons Wilbur Minafer Average Similar →
1999 Doomwatch: Winter Angel Jack Sankey Super Hit Similar →
1999 The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Masks of Evil Agent Thompson Flop Similar →
1999 The Last Seduction II Mr. Swale Flop Similar →
1996 The Writing on the Wall Branson Flop Similar →
1994 Royce Lansing Flop Similar →
1988 Onassis: The Richest Man in the World John F. Kennedy Hit Similar →
1986 Gunpowder Gunn Flop Similar →
1985 John and Yoko: A Love Story Harry Nilsson Average Similar →
1985 What Mad Pursuit Dwight Mac Adoo Flop Similar →
1976 The Eagle Has Landed Sgt. Murphy Hit Similar →
1975 Sharks' Treasure Juanito Flop Similar →
1972 Frogs Michael Martindale Flop Similar →
1971 Dirty Harry Homosexual (uncredited) Hit Similar →
N/A The Promise Street Musician Flop Similar →
N/A Buckshot The Wayfarer Flop Similar →

David Gilliam - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of David Gilliam?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring David Gilliam is "Splashback" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has David Gilliam acted in?

David Gilliam has been featured in at least 20 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by David Gilliam?

Other notable films include "Slumdog Millionaire", "Doomwatch: Winter Angel", and "Dirty Harry".

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