David Naughton - Actor Profile

David Naughton

Acting
47Total Films
8.0 Highest Rated
Born: Feb 13, 1951
Birth Place: Hartford, Connecticut, USA

About David Naughton

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.   David Walsh Naughton (born February 13, 1951) is an American actor and singer best known for his starring roles in the 1981 horror film An American Werewolf in London and the 1980 Walt Disney comedy, Midnight Madness. Description above from the Wikipedia article David Walsh Naughton  licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of David Naughton reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 47 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Horror

The majority of David Naughton's filmography leans towards the Horror 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 11% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), David Naughton remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Chance of a Lifetime, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best David Naughton Movies Ranked

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

★8.0
Chance of a Lifetime (1998) movie poster
★8.0

Chance of a Lifetime — Irreverent freelance investigative reporter Tom Maguire hits rock bottom when bigot editor in chief Ivan refuses to prin

Chance of a Lifetime

1998•Comedy
★7.7
Life, Liberty and Pursuit on the Planet of the Apes (1980) movie poster
★7.7

Life, Liberty and Pursuit on the Planet of the Apes — When fugitive human astronaut Virdon is shot, his chimp companion Galen must charm an old flame into accepting that a bo

Life, Liberty and Pursuit on the Planet of the Apes

1980•TV Movie
★7.4
An American Werewolf in London (1981) movie poster
★7.4

An American Werewolf in London — American tourists David and Jack are savagely attacked by an unidentified animal while hiking on the Yorkshire Moors. Af

An American Werewolf in London

1981•Comedy
★7.1
Rediscovering Christmas (2019) movie poster
★7.1

Rediscovering Christmas — A talented department store window designer helps her sister design the decor for the annual Snowflake Festival Christma

Rediscovering Christmas

2019•Romance
★6.7
Beware the Moon: Remembering 'An American Werewolf in London' (2009) movie poster
★6.7

Beware the Moon: Remembering 'An American Werewolf in London' — Host Paul Davis takes a trip through some of the iconic backdrops of John Landis' 1981 werewolf classic An American Were

Beware the Moon: Remembering 'An American Werewolf in London'

2009•Documentary

Complete Filmography & Success Status

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

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2023 Waking Nightmare Dr. Doolin Flop Similar →
2022 Attack of the Killer Chickens: The Movie President Robertson Flop Similar →
2020 Hot Dog... The Documentary Himself Flop Similar →
2019 Rediscovering Christmas Harry Hit Similar →
2019 Mark of The Beast: The Legacy of the Universal Werewolf Self Flop Similar →
2017 The Hatred Walter Flop Similar →
2017 Sharknado 5: Global Swarming Ambassador Kessler Flop Similar →
2014 Psychotic State Himself Flop Similar →
2013 Cool As Hell Clark Flop Similar →
2012 A Thousand Cuts Alan Flop Similar →
2009 Little Hercules Dwayne Harr Flop Similar →
2009 Beware the Moon: Remembering 'An American Werewolf in London' Self Hit Similar →
2008 Brutal Massacre: A Comedy Harry Penderecki Flop Similar →
2007 Hallows Point Shopkeeper Flop Similar →
2006 Big Bad Wolf Sheriff Ruben Average Similar →
2005 Mystery Woman: Sing Me a Murder Steven Flop Similar →
2001 Flying Virus Dr. Stephen North Flop Similar →
2001 A Crack in the Floor EMT Driver Flop Similar →
2001 Out of the Wilderness Professor Byrd Flop Similar →
1998 Chance of a Lifetime Art Haber Super Hit Similar →
1995 Mirror, Mirror III: The Voyeur Detective Kobeck Flop Similar →
1995 Ice Cream Man Martin Cassera Flop Similar →
1995 Urban Safari Joe Johnson Flop Similar →
1994 Beanstalk Mr. Ladd Flop Similar →
1994 Desert Steel Zach Flop Similar →
1994 Caribbean Kill - Flop Similar →
1993 Amityville: A New Generation Dick Cutler Flop Similar →
1993 Sex, Shock & Censorship in the 90's Brad Flop Similar →
1993 Body Bags Pete Average Similar →
1993 Wild Cactus Philip Marcus Flop Similar →
1991 Steel and Lace Dunn Flop Similar →
1990 The Sleeping Car Jason McCree Flop Similar →
1990 Overexposed Phillip Flop Similar →
1988 Goddess of Love Ted Beckman Flop Similar →
1988 Kidnapped Vince McCarthy Flop Similar →
1987 Private Affairs Mauro Flop Similar →
1986 Separate Vacations Richard Moore Flop Similar →
1986 The Boy in Blue Bill Flop Similar →
1984 Not for Publication Barry Denver Flop Similar →
1984 Getting Physical Mickey Ritter Flop Similar →
1984 Hot Dog... The Movie Dan O'Callahan Flop Similar →
1982 I, Desire David Balsiger Flop Similar →
1981 An American Werewolf in London David Kessler Hit Similar →
1981 Separate Ways Jerry Lansing Flop Similar →
1980 Life, Liberty and Pursuit on the Planet of the Apes Dr. Stole Super Hit Similar →
1980 Midnight Madness Adam Larson - Yellow Team Leader Average Similar →
1979 The Other Side of Victory Michael Dooley Flop Similar →

David Naughton - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of David Naughton?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring David Naughton is "Chance of a Lifetime" with a rating of 8.0/10.

How many movies has David Naughton acted in?

David Naughton has been featured in at least 47 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by David Naughton?

Other notable films include "Life, Liberty and Pursuit on the Planet of the Apes", "An American Werewolf in London", and "Rediscovering Christmas".