Dana Carvey

Acting

47Total Films

8.5 Highest Rated

Born: Jun 2, 1955

Birth Place: Missoula, Montana, USA

About Dana Carvey

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Dana Thomas Carvey (born June 2, 1955) is an American actor and stand-up comedian, best known for his work as a cast member on Saturday Night Live and for playing the role of Garth in the Wayne's World movies. Description above from the Wikipedia article Dana Carvey, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Best Dana Carvey Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Dana Carvey's career based on audience ratings.

★8.5

Superman's 50th Anniversary: A Celebration of the Man of Steel (1988) movie poster

★8.5

Superman's 50th Anniversary: A Celebration of the Man of Steel — A humourous telling of the history of the comic book superhero.

Superman's 50th Anniversary: A Celebration of the Man of Steel

1988•Documentary

★8.0

★8.0

Earth to America — Tom Hanks is the host of this show with a comic approach to raise awareness concerning the environment.

Earth to America

2005•TV Movie

★7.8

Too Funny to Fail: The Life & Death of The Dana Carvey Show (2017) movie poster

★7.8

Too Funny to Fail: The Life & Death of The Dana Carvey Show — It had all the makings of a huge television success: a white-hot comic at the helm, a coveted primetime slot, and a pan

Too Funny to Fail: The Life & Death of The Dana Carvey Show

2017•Documentary

★7.7

Fire on the Track: The Steve Prefontaine Story (1995) movie poster

★7.7

Fire on the Track: The Steve Prefontaine Story — Pre embodied the spirit of athletic excellence. He had a belief in self and sport that transcended all but the outer rea

Fire on the Track: The Steve Prefontaine Story

1995•Documentary

★7.7

Saturday Night Live: The Best of Phil Hartman (1998) movie poster

★7.7

Saturday Night Live: The Best of Phil Hartman — Classic Saturday Night Live skits featuring the hilarious Phil Hartman.

Saturday Night Live: The Best of Phil Hartman

1998•Comedy

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Dana Carvey.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2025	Downey Wrote That	Self	Flop	Similar →
2025	Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music	Self	Super Hit	Similar →
2024	The White House Effect	Self (archive footage)	Flop	Similar →
2019	The Secret Life of Pets 2	Pops (voice)	Hit	Similar →
2017	Too Funny to Fail: The Life & Death of The Dana Carvey Show	Self	Super Hit	Similar →
2017	Sandy Wexler	Testimonial	Average	Similar →
2017	Becoming Bond	Johnny Carson	Hit	Similar →
2016	Dana Carvey: Straight White Male, 60	Himself	Average	Similar →
2016	The Secret Life of Pets	Pops (voice)	Average	Similar →
2016	The Comedy Club	Self	Flop	Similar →
2015	Hotel Transylvania 2	Dana (voice)	Hit	Similar →
2015	41 on 41	Self	Hit	Similar →
2014	3 Still Standing	-	Average	Similar →
2011	Jack and Jill	Scraggly Puppeteer	Flop	Similar →
2010	Presidential Reunion	George H.W. Bush	Average	Similar →
2008	Dana Carvey: Squatting Monkeys Tell No Lies	Himself	Average	Similar →
2007	Saturday Night Live in the '90s: Pop Culture Nation	Self	Flop	Similar →
2005	Earth to America	Self	Super Hit	Similar →
2005	Saturday Night Live in the '80s: Lost and Found	Self	Flop	Similar →
2003	Saturday Night Live: The Best of Chris Farley	Various (archive footage) (uncredited)	Hit	Similar →
2002	The Master of Disguise	Pistachio Disguisey	Flop	Similar →
2000	Little Nicky	Referee	Average	Similar →
1999	Saturday Night Live: The Best of Dana Carvey	Massive Headwoound Harry	Hit	Similar →
1999	Saturday Night Live: 25th Anniversary Special	Self	Hit	Similar →
1998	Saturday Night Live: The Best of Phil Hartman	Self / H. Ross Perot / Various Characters	Super Hit	Similar →
1998	Saturday Night Live: A Tribute to Chris Farley	Self	Flop	Similar →
1996	The Shot	Dana Carvey	Flop	Similar →
1995	Dana Carvey: Critics' Choice	Himself	Average	Similar →
1995	Fire on the Track: The Steve Prefontaine Story	Himself	Super Hit	Similar →
1995	The 100 Funniest Moments of the 20th Century: The Unexpected	George H. W. Bush	Flop	Similar →
1994	Trapped in Paradise	Alvin Firpo	Average	Similar →
1994	Nirvana: Live! Tonight! Sold Out!!	-	Super Hit	Similar →
1994	The Road to Wellville	George Kellogg	Average	Similar →
1994	Clean Slate	Maurice L. Pogue	Average	Similar →
1993	Wayne's World 2	Garth Algar	Average	Similar →
1992	Wayne's World	Garth Algar	Hit	Similar →
1991	Saturday Night Live: Halloween Special	Garth Algar	Flop	Similar →
1990	Opportunity Knocks	Eddie	Average	Similar →
1989	Saturday Night Live: 15th Anniversary	Self	Super Hit	Similar →
1988	Moving	Brad Williams	Average	Similar →
1988	Superman's 50th Anniversary: A Celebration of the Man of Steel	Self	Super Hit	Similar →
1986	Tough Guys	Richie Evans	Average	Similar →
1984	Young Lust: A Soap Opera	Dwayne Bimster	Flop	Similar →
1984	Racing with the Moon	Baby Face	Average	Similar →
1984	This Is Spinal Tap	Mime Waiter	Hit	Similar →
1981	Halloween II	Assistant	Hit	Similar →
N/A	Playing POTUS	Self	Flop	Similar →

Dana Carvey - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Dana Carvey?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Dana Carvey is "Superman's 50th Anniversary: A Celebration of the Man of Steel" with a rating of 8.5/10.

How many movies has Dana Carvey acted in?

Dana Carvey has been featured in at least 47 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Dana Carvey?

Other notable films include "Earth to America", "Too Funny to Fail: The Life & Death of The Dana Carvey Show", and "Fire on the Track: The Steve Prefontaine Story".