
David Krumholtz
ActingAbout David Krumholtz
David Krumholtz (born May 15, 1978) is an American actor. Krumholtz is best known for portraying Bernard in The Santa Clause franchise (1994–present), Michael Eckman in 10 Things I Hate About You (1999), Goldstein in the Harold & Kumar film trilogy (2004–2011), Charlie Eppes in the CBS drama series Numb3rs (2005–2010), and Isidor Isaac Rabi in Oppenheimer (2023). Krumholtz has also had other supporting roles in notable films such as Addams Family Values (1993), The Ice Storm (1997), Slums of Beverly Hills (1998), Ray (2004), Serenity (2005), Superbad (2007), Hail, Caesar! (2016), Sausage Party (2016), Wonder Wheel (2017), and The Ballad of Buster Scruggs (2018). He also portrayed Harvey Wasserman in the HBO drama series The Deuce (2017–2019) and Monty Levin in the HBO miniseries The Plot Against America (2020). Krumholtz made his Broadway debut in the 1992 play Conversations with My Father. He returned to Broadway playing Hermann Merz in Tom Stoppard's semi-biographical Holocaust play Leopoldstadt (2022), for which he received a Drama League Award nomination. Description above from the Wikipedia article David Krumholtz, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
David Krumholtz Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of David Krumholtz reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of David Krumholtz's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 38% of David Krumholtz'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 Kill Me, which stands out as a key performance.
Best David Krumholtz Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from David Krumholtz's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie David Krumholtz has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Kill Me | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2025 | Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere | Al Teller | Hit | Similar → |
| 2025 | An Intimate Evening with Adam Pally | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | Lousy Carter | Lousy Carter | Average | Similar → |
| 2023 | Oppenheimer | Isidor Rabi | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | Down with the King | Paul | Average | Similar → |
| 2020 | Class | Adam | Average | Similar → |
| 2020 | Asking for It | The Cop | Average | Similar → |
| 2019 | Crown Vic | Stroke Adams | Average | Similar → |
| 2019 | Frances Ferguson | Group Therapy Leader | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | The Ballad of Buster Scruggs | Frenchman (segment "The Ballad of Buster Scruggs") | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | A Futile and Stupid Gesture | Time-Life Publisher | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Wonder Wheel | Jake | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | Sausage Party | Kareem Abdul Lavash (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | I Saw the Light | James Dolan | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | Hail, Caesar! | Communist Writer | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | The Judge | Mike Kattan | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | This Is the End | David Krumholtz | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | Seth Rogen Is the Worst Person in the World | David Krumholtz | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | Tuna | Getty | Flop | Similar → |
| 2011 | A Very Harold & Kumar Christmas | Seth Goldstein | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | Mr. Popper's Penguins | Kent | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | I Love You, Man | Sydney's Buddy (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay | Seth Goldstein | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story | Schwartzberg | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Live! | Rex | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | Battle for Terra | Terrian Commander (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | Superbad | Benji Austin | Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | Bobby | Agent Phil | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | American Storage | Kurt Jones | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Serenity | Mr. Universe | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Guess Who | Jerry MacNamara | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | Crazy for Love | Max | Flop | Similar → |
| 2004 | Ray | Milt Shaw | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle | Seth Goldstein | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Scorched | Max | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | You Stupid Man | Owen | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | Cheats | Evan Rosengarden | Flop | Similar → |
| 2002 | The Santa Clause 2 | Bernard | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | How to Kill Your Neighbor's Dog | Brian Sellars | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | Sidewalks of New York | Ben | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | Two Can Play That Game | Jason | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | The Mexican | Beck | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | Liberty Heights | Yussel | Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | 10 Things I Hate About You | Michael Eckman | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Slums of Beverly Hills | Ben Abromowitz | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | The Ice Storm | Francis Davenport | Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | The Santa Clause | Bernard | Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | Addams Family Values | Joel Glicker | Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | Life with Mikey | Barry Corman | Average | Similar → |
David Krumholtz - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of David Krumholtz?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring David Krumholtz is "Kill Me" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has David Krumholtz acted in?
David Krumholtz has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by David Krumholtz?
Other notable films include "Oppenheimer", "10 Things I Hate About You", and "Ray".




