David Ketchum - Actor Profile

David Ketchum

Acting
Updated: Apr 11, 2026
12Total Films
6.8 Highest Rated
Born: Feb 4, 1928
Birth Place: Quincy, Illinois, USA

David Ketchum Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of David Ketchum reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 12 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 17% of David Ketchum'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 Bless the Beasts & Children, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best David Ketchum Movies Ranked

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

★6.8
Bless the Beasts & Children (1971) movie poster
★6.8

Bless the Beasts & Children: A group of social misfits at a summer camp for boys run away to save penned-in buffaloes from a rifle club's slaughter.

Bless the Beasts & Children

1971•Comedy
★6.5
Good Neighbor Sam (1964) movie poster
★6.5

Good Neighbor Sam: To help his divorced neighbor claim a substantial inheritance, a family man poses as her husband. The ruse spills over i

Good Neighbor Sam

1964•Comedy
★6.3
The Other Sister (1999) movie poster
★6.3

The Other Sister: A mentally challenged girl proves herself to be every bit as capable as her "perfect" sister when she moves into an apar

The Other Sister

1999•Comedy
★6.2
The North Avenue Irregulars (1979) movie poster
★6.2

The North Avenue Irregulars: When crooks set up operations in a traditional town, a minister and a group of church ladies are willing to do anything,

The North Avenue Irregulars

1979•Family
★6.0
Harold and His Amazing Green Plants (1984) movie poster
★6.0

Harold and His Amazing Green Plants: Harold and his Amazing Green Plants, an Epcot Educational Media short starring Kitchen Kabaret’s Colander Combo.

Harold and His Amazing Green Plants

1984•Animation

Full Filmography

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

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1999 The Other Sister College Maintenance Man #2 Average Similar →
1989 Get Smart, Again! Agent 13 Flop Similar →
1984 Harold and His Amazing Green Plants Broccoli (voice) Average Similar →
1979 The Main Event Photographer Flop Similar →
1979 Love at First Bite Customs Inspector Average Similar →
1979 The North Avenue Irregulars Capt. Bamford Average Similar →
1976 How to Break Up a Happy Divorce Professor Schofield Flop Similar →
1974 Goodnight Jackie Mr. Green Flop Similar →
1973 Your Three Minutes Are Up Mr. Kellogg Flop Similar →
1971 Bless the Beasts & Children Camp Director Hit Similar →
1970 The Grasshopper Football Conventioner Flop Similar →
1964 Good Neighbor Sam Dave (uncredited) Hit Similar →

David Ketchum - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of David Ketchum?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring David Ketchum is "Bless the Beasts & Children" with a rating of 6.8/10.

How many movies has David Ketchum acted in?

David Ketchum has been featured in at least 12 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by David Ketchum?

Other notable films include "Good Neighbor Sam", "The Other Sister", and "The North Avenue Irregulars".

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