Davis Guggenheim - Actor Profile

Davis Guggenheim

Directing
Updated: Apr 12, 2026
2Total Films
6.5 Highest Rated
Born: Nov 3, 1963
Birth Place: St. Louis, Missouri, USA

About Davis Guggenheim

Philip Davis Guggenheim (born November 3, 1963) is an Academy Award-winning American documentary and live action film director and producer. His credits as a producer and director include Training Day, The Shield, Alias, 24, NYPD Blue, ER, Deadwood, and Party of Five and the documentaries An Inconvenient Truth and Waiting for 'Superman'. Since 2006, Guggenheim is the only filmmaker to release three different films that were ranked within the top 100 highest-grossing documentaries of all time (An Inconvenient Truth, It Might Get Loud, and Waiting for 'Superman'). Guggenheim's cinematographic projects received severals awards and nominations, including the Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature Film for An Inconvenient Truth, the Critics' Choice Movie Award for Best Documentary Feature for He Named Me Malala and two nominations at the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing for a Documentary/Nonfiction Program.

Davis Guggenheim Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Davis Guggenheim reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 2 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 50% of Davis Guggenheim'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 Subject, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Davis Guggenheim Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Davis Guggenheim's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Davis Guggenheim has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2023 Subject Self Hit Similar →
1992 The Opposite Sex and How to Live with Them Pitcher Flop Similar →

Davis Guggenheim - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Davis Guggenheim?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Davis Guggenheim is "Subject" with a rating of 6.5/10.

How many movies has Davis Guggenheim acted in?

Davis Guggenheim has been featured in at least 2 major films throughout their career.

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