What is Jack Davidson's latest movie?

Jack Davidson's most recent film is "Ben Is Back" (2018).

Is Jack Davidson a good actor?

Jack Davidson has an average audience rating of 5.2/10 across 14 films on movieMx, with standout performances in Trading Places, The Front, Ben Is Back.

Jack Davidson

Q: What is the best movie of Jack Davidson?

According to audience ratings on movieMx, the best movie starring Jack Davidson is "Trading Places" with a rating of 7.2/10.

Q: How many movies has Jack Davidson acted in?

Jack Davidson has been featured in at least 14 major films. Their complete ranked filmography is listed on this page.

Acting

Updated: Apr 10, 2026

14Total Films

7.2 Highest Rated

Born: Jul 17, 1936

Birth Place: Worcester, Massachusetts, USA

Jack Davidson Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Jack Davidson reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 14 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 29% of Jack Davidson'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 Trading Places, which stands out as a key performance.

Best Jack Davidson Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Jack Davidson's career based on audience ratings.

★7.2

★7.2

Trading Places: A snobbish investor and a wily street con-artist find their positions reversed as part of a bet by two callous millionai

Trading Places

1983•Comedy

★7.0

★7.0

The Front: A cashier poses as a writer for blacklisted talents to submit their work through, but the injustice around him pushes hi

The Front

1976•Comedy

★6.6

★6.6

Ben Is Back: 19-year-old Ben Burns unexpectedly returns home to his family's suburban home on Christmas Eve morning. Ben's mother, Ho

Ben Is Back

2018•Drama

★6.5

The Secret of My Success (1987) movie poster

★6.5

The Secret of My Success: Brantley Foster, a well-educated kid from Kansas, has always dreamed of making it big in New York, but once in New York,

The Secret of My Success

1987•Comedy

★6.2

★6.2

Reuben, Reuben: A drunken Scottish poet who has not written a word in years feels compelled to regain control of his life and work after

Reuben, Reuben

1983•Drama

Full Filmography

Every movie Jack Davidson has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2018	Ben Is Back	Dr. Crane	Hit	Similar →
2006	You Tell Me	Vic	Flop	Similar →
1999	The Autumn Heart	Lee	Average	Similar →
1998	Twelfth Night	Priest	Flop	Similar →
1987	The Secret of My Success	Davidson	Hit	Similar →
1983	Reuben, Reuben	George Spofford	Average	Similar →
1983	Trading Places	Trader #3	Hit	Similar →
1983	The Demon Murder Case	Judge Lawrence Hughes	Average	Similar →
1983	Baby It's You	Dr. Rosen	Average	Similar →
1982	I, the Jury	Eric Clavel	Average	Similar →
1977	Shock Waves	Norman	Flop	Similar →
1976	The Next Man	U.N. Reporter	Flop	Similar →
1976	The Front	Congressman	Hit	Similar →
1950	Bud Abbott and Lou Costello in the Foreign Legion	Thug (uncredited)	Average	Similar →

Jack Davidson - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Jack Davidson?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jack Davidson is "Trading Places" with a rating of 7.2/10.

How many movies has Jack Davidson acted in?

Jack Davidson has been featured in at least 14 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Jack Davidson?

Other notable films include "The Front", "Ben Is Back", and "The Secret of My Success".