
David Wilmot
ActingAbout David Wilmot
David Wilmot is an award-winning Irish stage, screen, and television actor. Wilmot's theatre credits include Six Characters in Search of an Author at the Abbey Theatre in Dublin, As You Like It with the Druid Theatre Company in Galway, and Juno and the Paycock in London's West End. He originated the role of Padraic in The Lieutenant of Inishmore at The Other Place in Stratford-upon-Avon in 2001, played it at the Barbican Center in 2002, then joined the 2006 off-Broadway Atlantic Theater Company production, which later transferred to Broadway. He was nominated for the 2006 Tony Award for Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Play, the Drama League Award for Distinguished Performance, and the Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstanding Actor in a Play and won the Lucille Lortel Award for Outstanding Lead Actor and the Theatre World Award for his performance. Wilmot portrayed Dr. Ed Costello in sixteen episopdes of The Clinic on RTÉ. He was nominated for the Irish Film and Television Award for Best Actor in a TV Drama. Wilmot's screen credits include Michael Collins (1996), I Went Down (1997), The Devil's Own (1997), The Tale of Sweeney Todd (1998), Intermission (2003), Laws of Attraction (2004), King Arthur (2004), and Six Shooter (2006). He was named Best Supporting Actor in Film and nominated Best New Talent for Intermission at the 2003 Irish Film and Television Awards. Description above from the Wikipedia article David Wilmot, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
David Wilmot Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of David Wilmot reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 41 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of David Wilmot's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 41% of David Wilmot'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 Saving the Titanic, which stands out as a key performance.
Best David Wilmot Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from David Wilmot's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie David Wilmot has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Hokum | Jerry | Flop | Similar → |
| 2025 | Hamnet | John | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | Lies We Tell | Silas | Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | Embers | Gary | Flop | Similar → |
| 2022 | The Wonder | Sean Ryan | Hit | Similar → |
| 2020 | Calm with Horses | Hector | Average | Similar → |
| 2019 | Ordinary Love | Peter | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Little Joe | Karl | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald | Portkey Tout | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Mother's Day | Arthur McHugh | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Breathe | Paddy | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | War on Everyone | Pádraic Power | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | '71 | Boyle | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Calvary | Father Leary | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Gold | Ray | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | Anna Karenina | Nikolai | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Saving the Titanic | Joseph Bell | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Shadow Dancer | Kevin Mulville | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | Eliot & Me | Tom | Flop | Similar → |
| 2011 | The Guard | Liam O'Leary | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | All Good Children | Julian | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | Parked | Peter | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Dorothy Mills | Colin Garrivan | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | Middletown | Sammy | Flop | Similar → |
| 2006 | Studs | Bubbles | Flop | Similar → |
| 2004 | Six Shooter | Man | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | King Arthur | Woad Killed by Lancelot | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | Laws of Attraction | Brendan | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | Intermission | Oscar | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | Rat | Phelim Spratt | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | Flick | Des Fitzpatrick | Flop | Similar → |
| 2000 | The Second Death | Chess Player | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | The Tale of Sweeney Todd | Tom | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | The General | Assassin | Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | The Last Bus Home | Bus Conductor | Flop | Similar → |
| 1997 | I Went Down | Anto | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | The Devil's Own | Dessie | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | Michael Collins | Squad Youth #2 | Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | The Treaty | Niall | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | The Field | Boy at Dance | Hit | Similar → |
| N/A | Come and Get Me | Mark | Flop | Similar → |
David Wilmot - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of David Wilmot?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring David Wilmot is "Saving the Titanic" with a rating of 7.8/10.
How many movies has David Wilmot acted in?
David Wilmot has been featured in at least 41 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by David Wilmot?
Other notable films include "Hamnet", "Mother's Day", and "Breathe".




