Alan David - Actor Profile

Alan David

Acting
Updated: May 09, 2026
21Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Dec 29, 1947
Birth Place: Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorgan, Wales, UK

About Alan David

Alan David is a British actor.

Known For: ActingIndustry Veteran

Alan David Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Alan David reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 21 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 48% of Alan David'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 Shakespeare or Bust, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Alan David Movies Ranked

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

★10.0
Shakespeare or Bust (1973) movie poster
★10.0

Shakespeare or Bust: Three miners take a boat trip to Stratford-on-Avon.

Shakespeare or Bust

1973•Comedy
★9.0
A Little Bit of Lippy (1992) movie poster
★9.0

A Little Bit of Lippy: When working-class Liverpudlian Rick Fairley reveals his long-standing interest in cross-dressing to his wife, Marian, s

A Little Bit of Lippy

1992•Comedy
★8.0
The Circe Complex (1980) movie poster
★8.0

The Circe Complex: Tom Foreman kills a policeman after stealing jewellery worth a fortune. He is caught and incarcerated. Prison psychiatri

The Circe Complex

1980
★7.5
Sakharov (1984) movie poster
★7.5

Sakharov: Biography of Russian physicist & dissident Andrei Sakharov focuses on his first acts in his civil rights.

Sakharov

1984•Drama
★7.3
The Painted Veil (2006) movie poster
★7.3

The Painted Veil: A British medical doctor fights a cholera outbreak in a small Chinese village, while also being trapped at home in a lov

The Painted Veil

2006•Romance

Full Filmography

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

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2021 National Theatre Live: Under Milk Wood Mr Pritchard / Mr Pugh Flop Similar →
2021 Dream Horse Bert Hit Similar →
2010 The Secret Diaries of Miss Anne Lister Uncle Lister Hit Similar →
2008 The Oxford Murders Mr. Higgins Average Similar →
2006 The Painted Veil Mr. Garstin Hit Similar →
2004 Wimbledon Doctor Taylor Average Similar →
2004 Benefit to Mankind Tecwyn Hughes Flop Similar →
2002 Dead Gorgeous Mr Greeley Flop Similar →
2000 The Man Who Cried Welsh Teacher Average Similar →
2000 The Great Indoors Cyril Davies Hit Similar →
1993 Boswell and Johnson's Tour of the Western Isles Sir Aeneas MacPherson Flop Similar →
1993 Thicker Than Water Chief Superintendent Flop Similar →
1992 A Little Bit of Lippy Mr. Cartwright Super Hit Similar →
1991 Sleepers K1 Flop Similar →
1989 The Mountain and the Molehill Mr Smout Flop Similar →
1987 Road Jerry Hit Similar →
1985 Pythons on the Mountain Rev. Prothero Flop Similar →
1984 Sakharov - Super Hit Similar →
1980 The Merchant of Venice Solanio Hit Similar →
1980 The Circe Complex Ollie Milton Super Hit Similar →
1973 Shakespeare or Bust Boat Hirer Super Hit Similar →

Alan David - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Alan David?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Alan David is "Shakespeare or Bust" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Alan David acted in?

Alan David has been featured in at least 21 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Alan David?

Other notable films include "A Little Bit of Lippy", "The Circe Complex", and "Sakharov".

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