
David Agranov
ActingAbout David Agranov
David Agranov was born in Riga, Latvia to Russian parents. His family moved to Italy and lived in Rome on Viale Regina Margherita. They then moved to London for some time, before finally emigrating to the United States. He grew up in the Washington, D.C. area and became a naturalized American citizen. Agranov is an actor, singer, and songwriter who works in Theatre, Film, Television, and Music. (member: AEA, SAG, AFTRA, ASCAP.) He is known for playing the sadistic prison physician, "Dr. Marat", who manipulates Villanelle, played by Jodie Comer, in the hit series 'Killing Eve' from Phoebe Waller-Bridge and BBC America, Hired and Directed by Danny Boyle for F/X's 'Trust', he also plays "J. Ronald Getty", son to J. Paul Getty, as portrayed by Donald Sutherland. Shot in London, Rome, and Calabria, the cast also includes Hilary Swank as Gail Getty, Harris Dickinson, as the kidnapped grandson, J. Paul Getty III, as well as Michael Esper, and Norbert Leo Butz as the other Getty sons. In May of 2019, he had his debut as a cast member of a Film In Competition at the Cannes Film Festival, when 'La Gomera', in Selection Officielle, had its World Premiere. Directed by Corneliu Porumboiu, the film's international title is 'The Whistlers'. He plays "Denis", the young American filmmaker who shows up at the wrong place at the wrong time. He'll next be seen as "The Knight" in the upcoming feature film 'A Pity', directed by Kevin and Alec Barth. Their Director of Photography was Chayse Irvin, also known for Spike Lee's 'BlacKkKlansman' and the upcoming 'Blonde' from Andrew Dominik. He played "Rodolpho" in A View from the Bridge, directed by Daniel Aukin at the Tony Award Winning Regional Theatre, Arena Stage, with Delaney Williams, Virginia Kull, and Louis Cancelmi. He co-produced and starred in the West Coast Premiere of the stage version of 'Trainspotting' where he gave a tour de force performance as "Tommy". He also played "Edmund the Bastard" at the Met Theatre in Los Angeles, with James Gammon as 'King Lear'. He is the creator of the one man show, 'The Chet Baker Project', where he portrays the trumpeter/singer, and has performed this one act play in New York, Beverly Hills, and Rome. Agranov recurred as "Yuri the Fury" on 'Ray Donovan' for Showtime, opposite Liev Schreiber, Jack Kesy, and Raymond J. Barry. He also recurred as "Jim Ballard" on 'The Unit', produced by David Mamet for 20th Century Fox Television. He then went on to play "Ferdinand" in Tom Stoppard's 'Rock and Roll' at the Studio Theatre in Washington, D.C., a role based largely on Vaclav Havel. He was hired for several scenes opposite Angelina Jolie in SALT, directed by Phillip Noyce, released in 2010 by Columbia Pictures.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of David Agranov reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 11 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of David Agranov'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 9% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), David Agranov remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in X-Men: First Class, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best David Agranov Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from David Agranov's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of David Agranov.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | In the Hand of Dante | David Hanker | Flop | Similar → |
| 2023 | Shooting Watermelons | Fritz | Average | Similar → |
| 2022 | A Pity | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2019 | The Whistlers | Denis | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | The Last Alleycat | Lucas | Flop | Similar → |
| 2013 | LUNAR | LCU Guard #1 | Flop | Similar → |
| 2011 | X-Men: First Class | Soviet NCO | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Salt | Orlov Lieutenant (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | Crazy | Elvis Musician | Flop | Similar → |
| 2005 | ESL: English as a Second Language | Pargo | Flop | Similar → |
| 2003 | Just Married | Paul McNerney | Average | Similar → |
David Agranov - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of David Agranov?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring David Agranov is "X-Men: First Class" with a rating of 7.3/10.
How many movies has David Agranov acted in?
David Agranov has been featured in at least 11 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by David Agranov?
Other notable films include "Salt", "Shooting Watermelons", and "The Whistlers".




