Karl 'Killer' Davis - Actor Profile

Karl 'Killer' Davis

Acting
Freshness: Jan 28, 2026
18Total Films
8.0 Highest Rated
Born: Apr 16, 1908
Birth Place: Ohio, USA

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Karl 'Killer' Davis reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 18 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Karl 'Killer' Davis's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 17% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Karl 'Killer' Davis remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Requiem for a Heavyweight, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Karl 'Killer' Davis Movies Ranked

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

★8.0
Requiem for a Heavyweight (1956) movie poster
★8.0

Requiem for a Heavyweight: An over-the-hill heavyweight boxing champion who suffers from the ravages of years of head trauma is exploited by his ma

Requiem for a Heavyweight

1956•TV Movie
★6.9
Siren of Bagdad (1953) movie poster
★6.9

Siren of Bagdad: Director Richard Quine's 1953 adventure comedy about a magician's efforts to rescue a dancing princess stars Patricia Me

Siren of Bagdad

1953•Adventure
★6.7
The Reckless Moment (1949) movie poster
★6.7

The Reckless Moment: After discovering the dead body of her teenage daughter's lover, a housewife takes desperate measures to protect her fam

The Reckless Moment

1949•Drama
★6.4
The Road to Denver (1955) movie poster
★6.4

The Road to Denver: The Mayhew brothers flee from one Texas town to another as older brother Bill repeatedly attempts to keep younger brothe

The Road to Denver

1955•Western
★6.4
The Egyptian (1954) movie poster
★6.4

The Egyptian: In eighteenth-dynasty Egypt, Sinuhe, a poor orphan, becomes a brilliant physician and with his friend Horemheb is appoin

The Egyptian

1954•History

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Karl 'Killer' Davis.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1958 Man or Gun Swede Flop Similar →
1958 The Bonnie Parker Story Texan (uncredited) Flop Similar →
1957 Apache Warrior Bounty Man Flop Similar →
1957 Zombies of Mora Tau First Zombie - in Roadway Flop Similar →
1956 Requiem for a Heavyweight Wrestler Super Hit Similar →
1955 Creature with the Atom Brain Willard Pearce (uncredited) Flop Similar →
1955 The Road to Denver Hunsaker (as Karl Davis) Average Similar →
1955 Timberjack Red Bush (as Karl Davis) Flop Similar →
1954 The Egyptian Libyan Guard Average Similar →
1953 The Lost Planet Karlo Flop Similar →
1953 Siren of Bagdad Morab Hit Similar →
1953 Salome Slave Master Average Similar →
1952 Flesh and Fury Broadway Character (uncredited) Average Similar →
1952 Young Man with Ideas Punchy Flop Similar →
1951 Mask of the Dragon Kingpin Flop Similar →
1951 Fingerprints Don't Lie Rod Barenger Flop Similar →
1950 Gambling House Big (uncredited) Average Similar →
1949 The Reckless Moment Wrestler (uncredited) Hit Similar →

Karl 'Killer' Davis - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Karl 'Killer' Davis?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Karl 'Killer' Davis is "Requiem for a Heavyweight" with a rating of 8.0/10.

How many movies has Karl 'Killer' Davis acted in?

Karl 'Killer' Davis has been featured in at least 18 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Karl 'Killer' Davis?

Other notable films include "Siren of Bagdad", "The Reckless Moment", and "The Road to Denver".