David Bowe
ActingAbout David Bowe
David Bowe (born January 4, 1964) is an often seen but rarely recognized character actor in American movies and television. His best known role is that of "Weird Al" Yankovic's sidekick, Bob, in 1989's UHF. His other film credits include A Few Good Men (1992), Made in America (1993, starring Whoopi Goldberg), The Rock (1996), Kicking & Screaming (2005) and Rubber (2010). Bowe also had a recurring role on the short-lived television series Life... and Stuff, which aired in 1997 and co-starred Andrea Martin. His wife is Olivia.
David Bowe Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of David Bowe reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 39 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of David Bowe's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 28% of David Bowe'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 Mr. Petrified Forrest, which stands out as a key performance.
Best David Bowe Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from David Bowe's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie David Bowe has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Rubber | M. Hughes | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen | Smithsonian Guard | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | Drillbit Taylor | Male Teacher | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | Checking Out | Allen | Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | Where There's a Will | Reverend Stevens | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | McBride: The Doctor is Out...Really Out | Leo | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Kicking & Screaming | Forest Avery | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | Cheaper by the Dozen | TV Interviewer | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | Mystery Woman | Mike Landry | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | Grind | Registration Clerk | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | They Shoot Divas, Don't They? | Jay | Flop | Similar → |
| 2002 | Air Panic | Co-Pilot | Flop | Similar → |
| 2002 | Ablaze | Rick Woods | Flop | Similar → |
| 2000 | Python | Boone | Flop | Similar → |
| 2000 | Dark Justice | Jack | Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | Late Last Night | Guy at Club | Flop | Similar → |
| 1999 | A Dog's Tale | Henry Webster | Flop | Similar → |
| 1997 | Sleeping with the Devil | Dr. Jerrold Petrofsky | Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | The Cable Guy | Helicopter Paramedic | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | The Rock | Dr. Ling | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Heavyweights | Chris Donelly | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | Future Shock | Fred | Flop | Similar → |
| 1994 | Heaven Sent | Howard | Flop | Similar → |
| 1993 | Malice | Dr. Matthew Robertson | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | Made in America | Teddy | Average | Similar → |
| 1992 | A Few Good Men | Cdr. Gibbs | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | Mr. Petrified Forrest | Fred | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | I Don't Buy Kisses Anymore | Norman Fishbine | Flop | Similar → |
| 1992 | Live! From Death Row | Durbin | Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | For the Boys | Photographer, Awards T.V. Show | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | Masters of Menace | Sloppy Joe | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | Air America | Saunders | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | The Adventures of Ford Fairlane | College Boy | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | Wedding Band | Max | Flop | Similar → |
| 1989 | Think Big | Security Guard #1 | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | My Boyfriend's Back | Eddy | Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | UHF | Bob | Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Maybe Baby | Mark | Flop | Similar → |
| 1987 | Back to the Beach | Mountain | Average | Similar → |
David Bowe - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of David Bowe?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring David Bowe is "Mr. Petrified Forrest" with a rating of 8.0/10.
How many movies has David Bowe acted in?
David Bowe has been featured in at least 39 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by David Bowe?
Other notable films include "McBride: The Doctor is Out...Really Out", "A Few Good Men", and "Live! From Death Row".