David McGillivray - Actor Profile

David McGillivray

Writing
Updated: May 11, 2026
27Total Films
7.8 Highest Rated
Born: Sep 7, 1947
Birth Place: London, England, UK

About David McGillivray

David McGillivray has contributed to radio, TV, films and theatre, began as a film journalist and bit player. His stints as a contributor to the magazine "Films and Filming" and assistant editor of the British Film Institute's "Monthly Film Bulletin" resulted first in him writing screenplays for director Pete Walker and later writing the book "Doing Rude Things". The films were not commercially successful and McGillivray's scripts attracted mostly hostile reviews. He moved to theatre, co-writing lowbrow farces for his own company. During this period he met Julian Clary, who was starting out as a stand-up comic. McGillivray has continued to this day to write for Clary.

David McGillivray Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of David McGillivray reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 27 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 19% of David McGillivray'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 Scala!!!, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best David McGillivray Movies Ranked

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

Full Filmography

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

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2024 Children of the Wicker Man Self Flop Similar →
2024 The Estrogen Gospel The Beast (voice) Flop Similar →
2024 Scala!!! Self Super Hit Similar →
2023 Damaged: The Very British Obscenity of David Hamilton-Grant Self Hit Similar →
2022 Loops Kenneth Flop Similar →
2020 Tales of the Uncanny Self Hit Similar →
2020 The Emmanuelle Effect Self Flop Similar →
2020 A Very English Exploitation: Inseminoid and the Shock Cinema of Norman J. Warren Self Flop Similar →
2016 Worst Fears Undertaker (segment 1 "Tincture of Vervain") Flop Similar →
2016 Horror Icon himself Flop Similar →
2014 Mark of the Devil: Mark of the Times Himself Flop Similar →
2014 VHS Forever? | Psychotronic People Self Flop Similar →
2013 Turn Off Your Bloody Phone: Norman J. Warren and the Ghost Impolite Phone Man Flop Similar →
2012 From Romero to Rome: The Rise and Fall of the Italian Zombie Movie Himself Average Similar →
2008 Abracadaver! Audience Member (uncredited) Flop Similar →
2005 The Perfect Scary Movie Self Super Hit Similar →
2002 Contact Headwaiter Hit Similar →
1996 Sex and Fame: The Mary Millington Story Self / Interviewee Flop Similar →
1995 Doing Rude Things Self Flop Similar →
1976 Satan's Slave Priest Flop Similar →
1976 I'm Not Feeling Myself Tonight Party Guest (uncredited) Flop Similar →
1974 Frightmare Doctor (uncredited) Average Similar →
1974 House of Whipcord Caven (uncredited) Average Similar →
1973 Carry On Girls Man at Beauty Contest (uncredited) Average Similar →
N/A The Highgate Vampyre Tyrone Delany Flop Similar →
N/A The Wicker Man At 50 Himself Flop Similar →
N/A Melting in the Streets the Legacy of Street Trash Himself Flop Similar →

David McGillivray - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of David McGillivray?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring David McGillivray is "Scala!!!" with a rating of 7.8/10.

How many movies has David McGillivray acted in?

David McGillivray has been featured in at least 27 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by David McGillivray?

Other notable films include "The Perfect Scary Movie", "Contact", and "Tales of the Uncanny".

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