M. David Mullen - Actor Profile

M. David Mullen

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Updated: Apr 14, 2026
4Total Films
7.5 Highest Rated
Born: Jun 26, 1962
Birth Place: Iwakuni, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan

About M. David Mullen

M. David Mullen, A.S.C. (born Meritt David Mullen III; 26 June 1962) is a Japanese-born American cinematographer known for his photography on Twin Falls Idaho, Northfork, Akeelah and the Bee, The Astronaut Farmer, Jennifer's Body, and The Love Witch, and for numerous television series, including The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel for which he won an Emmy Award. He often collaborates with The Polish brothers. He studied cinematography at the California Institute of the Arts from 1988 to 1991. His mentor was Krzysztof Malkiewicz; he later collaborated with him on Cinematography (Third Edition), an essential guidebook for film production techniques. In spring 2004 he was accepted into the American Society of Cinematographers, one of the highest honors that can be bestowed upon a cinematographer. He has been nominated for two Independent Spirit Awards for best cinematography, once in 2000 for Twin Falls Idaho, and once in 2004 for Northfork. In 2017, he was awarded Best Cinematography for The Love Witch by the Dublin Film Critics' Circle. Description above from the Wikipedia article M. David Mullen, licensed under CC BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

M. David Mullen Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of M. David Mullen reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 4 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 50% of M. David Mullen'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 The Lost Legacy of Tony Gaudio, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best M. David Mullen Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from M. David Mullen's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie M. David Mullen has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

M. David Mullen - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of M. David Mullen?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring M. David Mullen is "The Lost Legacy of Tony Gaudio" with a rating of 7.5/10.

How many movies has M. David Mullen acted in?

M. David Mullen has been featured in at least 4 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by M. David Mullen?

Other notable films include "Cinematographer Style", "Essential Exhibition", and "Bare Knuckle Filming: The Construction of Northfork".

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