David Hockney - Actor Profile

David Hockney

Acting
47Total Films
8.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jul 9, 1937
Birth Place: Bradford, Yorkshire, England, UK

About David Hockney

David Hockney is an English painter, draughtsman, printmaker, stage designer and photographer. He was an important contributor to the pop art movement of the 1960s, and he is considered one of the most influential British artists of the 20th century.

Best David Hockney Movies Ranked

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

★8.0
The NEW Shock of the New (2004) movie poster
★8.0

The NEW Shock of the New — Twenty-five years ago the renowned art critic Robert Hughes made The Shock of the New, a landmark television series that

The NEW Shock of the New

2004•Documentary
★8.0
A Day on the Grand Canal with the Emperor of China or: Surface Is Illusion But So Is Depth (1988) movie poster
★8.0

A Day on the Grand Canal with the Emperor of China or: Surface Is Illusion But So Is Depth — Director Philip Haas and artist David Hockney invite you to join them on a magical journey through China via a marvelous

A Day on the Grand Canal with the Emperor of China or: Surface Is Illusion But So Is Depth

1988•Documentary
★7.7
The Itch of the Golden Nit (2011) movie poster
★7.7

The Itch of the Golden Nit — Eleven-year-old Beanie's bland life is changed for ever when he is sent on a mission. Armed only with laser lip-gloss an

The Itch of the Golden Nit

2011•Animation
★7.5
David Hockney at the Royal Academy of Arts (2017) movie poster
★7.5

David Hockney at the Royal Academy of Arts — Widely considered Britain’s most popular artist, David Hockney is a global sensation with exhibitions in London, New Yor

David Hockney at the Royal Academy of Arts

2017•Documentary
★7.3
Tim's Vermeer (2013) movie poster
★7.3

Tim's Vermeer — Tim Jenison, a Texas based inventor, attempts to solve one of the greatest mysteries in all art: How did Dutch Master Jo

Tim's Vermeer

2013•Documentary

Complete Filmography & Success Status

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

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 David Hockney: A Life in Art Self Flop Similar →
2025 Yuja Wang x David Hockney London Lightroom - Flop Similar →
2023 David Hockney: In London Self Flop Similar →
2023 David Hockney: 50 Years on Film Self (Archive footage) Flop Similar →
2023 David Hockney: A Celebration Self Flop Similar →
2023 David Hockney: In Normandy Self Flop Similar →
2023 David Hockney: Bigger & Closer (Not Smaller & Further Away) Himself Flop Similar →
2018 Hockney, The Queen and the Royal Peculiar Self Flop Similar →
2017 Love, Cecil Self Average Similar →
2017 David Hockney at the Royal Academy of Arts Self Super Hit Similar →
2017 My Generation Self (voice) Hit Similar →
2017 Queer as Art Self Flop Similar →
2017 David Hockney: Time Reclaimed Himself Flop Similar →
2016 Portraits Himself Flop Similar →
2015 Artistry/Technology Self Flop Similar →
2014 Hockney Himself Hit Similar →
2013 Tim's Vermeer Himself Hit Similar →
2012 Lucian Freud: Painted Life Himself Hit Similar →
2012 David Hockney: The Art of Seeing Self Flop Similar →
2011 The British Guide to Showing Off Self (archive footage) Hit Similar →
2011 The Itch of the Golden Nit The Painter (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2009 Hockney on Photography and Other Matters Self Flop Similar →
2009 David Hockney: A Bigger Picture himself Hit Similar →
2006 Who Gets to Call It Art? Self Hit Similar →
2004 The NEW Shock of the New Self Super Hit Similar →
2003 David Hockney: Double Portrait Self Flop Similar →
2003 Dennis Hopper: Create (or Die) Self Flop Similar →
2001 David Hockney: Secret Knowledge Himself Hit Similar →
1996 Tony Bennett's New York Self Flop Similar →
1995 Shotgun Freeway: Drives Through Lost L.A. self Flop Similar →
1990 Superstar: The Life and Times of Andy Warhol - Hit Similar →
1988 Hockney at the Tate Self Flop Similar →
1988 A Day on the Grand Canal with the Emperor of China or: Surface Is Illusion But So Is Depth Self Super Hit Similar →
1983 David Hockney: Joiner Photographs Self Flop Similar →
1981 Pablo Picasso: The Legacy of a Genius Himself Flop Similar →
1978 Seeing Through Drawing Self Flop Similar →
1977 Fire in the Water - Flop Similar →
1973 A Bigger Splash Self Average Similar →
1972 Portrait of David Hockney Himself Flop Similar →
1971 Beaton by Bailey Self Flop Similar →
1970 David Hockney's Diaries Himself Flop Similar →
1970 Genius - Flop Similar →
1969 Heads Self Flop Similar →
1968 Love's Presentation Self Average Similar →
1967 Tonite Let's All Make Love in London Self Flop Similar →
1966 Go Go Go Said the Bird Himself Flop Similar →
1965 The Responsive Eye Self Flop Similar →

David Hockney - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of David Hockney?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring David Hockney is "The NEW Shock of the New" with a rating of 8.0/10.

How many movies has David Hockney acted in?

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

What are some other popular movies by David Hockney?

Other notable films include "A Day on the Grand Canal with the Emperor of China or: Surface Is Illusion But So Is Depth", "The Itch of the Golden Nit", and "David Hockney at the Royal Academy of Arts".