David Byrd

Acting

Freshness: Jan 19, 2026

24Total Films

7.5 Highest Rated

Born: Sep 3, 1932

Birth Place: New York City, New York, USA

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of David Byrd reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 24 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of David Byrd'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), David Byrd remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Lost Highway, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best David Byrd Movies Ranked

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

★7.5

★7.5

Lost Highway — A tormented jazz musician finds himself lost in an enigmatic story involving murder, surveillance, gangsters, doppelgäng

Lost Highway

1997•Drama

★7.1

★7.1

The Hudsucker Proxy — A naive business graduate is installed as president of a manufacturing company as part of a stock scam.

The Hudsucker Proxy

1994•Comedy

★6.5

★6.5

Tango & Cash — Ray Tango and Gabriel Cash are two successful narcotics detectives who can't stand each other. Crime lord Yves Perret, f

Tango & Cash

1989•Action

★6.5

★6.5

All of Me — Just before stubborn millionaire Edwina Cutwater dies, she asks her uptight lawyer, Roger Cobb, to amend her will so tha

All of Me

1984•Comedy

★6.3

Rita Hayworth: The Love Goddess (1983) movie poster

★6.3

Rita Hayworth: The Love Goddess — The life and times of silverscreen goddess Rita Hayworth.

Rita Hayworth: The Love Goddess

1983•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of David Byrd.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1999	Thick as Thieves	Capetti	Average	Similar →
1998	Poodle Springs	Seymour	Flop	Similar →
1998	The Proposition	Dr. Jenkins	Average	Similar →
1997	Mother Teresa: In the Name of God's Poor	Archbishop	Flop	Similar →
1997	Lost Highway	Doctor Smordin	Super Hit	Similar →
1996	Lawnmower Man 2: Beyond Cyberspace	Judge	Flop	Similar →
1994	Clifford	Senator	Flop	Similar →
1994	The Hudsucker Proxy	Dr. Hugo Bronfenbrenner	Hit	Similar →
1993	The Beverly Hillbillies	Mr. Mackey	Average	Similar →
1992	Assolto per aver commesso il fatto	Shapiro	Average	Similar →
1989	Tango & Cash	Judge McCormick	Hit	Similar →
1988	Big Top Pee-wee	Deke	Flop	Similar →
1986	When the Bough Breaks	Larry / Owner	Average	Similar →
1984	All of Me	Minister	Hit	Similar →
1984	Samson and Delilah	Elon	Flop	Similar →
1983	Rita Hayworth: The Love Goddess	Leonard Mann	Average	Similar →
1983	The Man with Two Brains	Desk Clerk	Average	Similar →
1983	Missing Pieces	Motel Manager	Flop	Similar →
1980	The Formula	Obermann	Average	Similar →
1979	Sunnyside	Roy Reaper	Average	Similar →
1979	Transplant	Dr. Samuels	Flop	Similar →
1978	Corvette Summer	Loop Cameraman	Flop	Similar →
1978	Lacy and the Mississippi Queen	Bixby	Flop	Similar →
1978	Deadman's Curve	Surgeon	Flop	Similar →

David Byrd - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of David Byrd?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring David Byrd is "Lost Highway" with a rating of 7.5/10.

How many movies has David Byrd acted in?

David Byrd has been featured in at least 24 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by David Byrd?

Other notable films include "The Hudsucker Proxy", "Tango & Cash", and "All of Me".