David Schmoeller - Actor Profile

David Schmoeller

Directing
Updated: May 09, 2026
11Total Films
7.6 Highest Rated
Born: Dec 8, 1947
Birth Place: Louisville, Kentucky, USA

David Schmoeller Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of David Schmoeller reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 11 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 36% of David Schmoeller'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 Search for the Jewel of Polaris: Mysterious Museum, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best David Schmoeller Movies Ranked

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

★7.6
Search for the Jewel of Polaris: Mysterious Museum (1999) movie poster
★7.6

Search for the Jewel of Polaris: Mysterious Museum: While visiting a museum, two siblings Ben and Kim a fierce electrical storm creates a passage between the real world and

Search for the Jewel of Polaris: Mysterious Museum

1999•Fantasy
★7.5
In Search of Darkness: Part III (2022) movie poster
★7.5

In Search of Darkness: Part III: The conclusion to the ‘In Search of Darkness’ '80s trilogy. In this epic final chapter, our focus turns to the straight-

In Search of Darkness: Part III

2022•Documentary
★6.9
Rewind This! (2013) movie poster
★6.9

Rewind This!: Home video changed the world. The cultural and historical impact of the VHS tape was enormous. This film traces the ripp

Rewind This!

2013•Documentary
★6.5
Please Kill Mr. Kinski (1999) movie poster
★6.5

Please Kill Mr. Kinski: In 1986, director David Schmoeller worked with notoriously eccentric and tantrum-prone actor Klaus Kinski on horror tril

Please Kill Mr. Kinski

1999•Documentary
★5.4
Crawlspace (1986) movie poster
★5.4

Crawlspace: A man who runs an apartment house for women is the demented son of a Nazi surgeon who has the house equipped with secret

Crawlspace

1986•Horror

Full Filmography

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

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2022 In Search of Darkness: Part III Self Super Hit Similar →
2013 Rewind This! Self Hit Similar →
2012 Little Monsters Wakefield Flop Similar →
2004 Malevolence High School Janitor Flop Similar →
2002 Best of Tromadance Film Festival: Volume 1 Himself ("Please Kill Mr. Kinski" short) Flop Similar →
1999 Search for the Jewel of Polaris: Mysterious Museum Dad Super Hit Similar →
1999 Please Kill Mr. Kinski Self Hit Similar →
1995 Illegal in Blue Priest Flop Similar →
1991 The Arrival Dr. Carlyle Flop Similar →
1989 No Strings Attached: A Behind the Scenes Look at Puppet Master - Flop Similar →
1986 Crawlspace Rejected Tenant (uncredited) Flop Similar →

David Schmoeller - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of David Schmoeller?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring David Schmoeller is "Search for the Jewel of Polaris: Mysterious Museum" with a rating of 7.6/10.

How many movies has David Schmoeller acted in?

David Schmoeller has been featured in at least 11 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by David Schmoeller?

Other notable films include "In Search of Darkness: Part III", "Rewind This!", and "Please Kill Mr. Kinski".

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