David Clennon
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia David Clennon (born May 10, 1943) is an American actor perhaps best known for his portrayal of Miles Drentel in the ABC series Thirtysomething, a role he reprised on Once and Again. Clennon was born in Waukegan, Illinois, the son of Virginia, a homemaker, and Cecil Clennon, an accountant. Clennon is well known for his political activism. In 1980, David Clennon provided the voice for Admiral Motti in NPR's Star Wars The Original Radio Drama. He was a regular on the TV shows Almost Perfect, The Agency and Saved. Most recently, Clennon played Carl Sessick (a.k.a Carl the Watcher) on Ghost Whisperer. In 1993 he won an Emmy award for his guest appearance on the series Dream On. Description above from the Wikipedia article David Clennon, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of David Clennon reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of David Clennon'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 46% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), David Clennon remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Men of Outpost 31, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best David Clennon Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from David Clennon's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of David Clennon.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | The Men of Outpost 31 | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Vacation | Harry Co-Pilot | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | Gone Girl | Rand Elliott | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Ghost Phone | Hamilton Pierce | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | J. Edgar | Senator Friendly | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | The Good Doctor | Dr. Harbison | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | Extraordinary Measures | Dr. Renzler | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | Constellation | Bear | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | Flags of Our Fathers | White House Official | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Syriana | Donald | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | Life of the Party | Jack | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | Silver City | Mort Seymour | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | The Visit | Parole Board Member Brenner | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Playing by Heart | Martin (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | The Thing: Terror Takes Shape | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | The Staircase | Simon Filger | Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | Mad City | Street Preacher | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | Grace of My Heart | Dr. "Jonesy" Jones | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | Tecumseh: The Last Warrior | William Henry Harrison | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | Nurses on the Line: The Crash of Flight 7 | Dr. Rulon Beesley | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | And the Band Played On | Mr. Johnstone | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | Black Widow Murders: The Blanche Taylor Moore Story | Dwight Moore | Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | Matinee | Jack | Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | Light Sleeper | Robert | Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Downtown | Jerome Sweet | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | Betrayed | Jack Carpenter | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | Conspiracy: The Trial of the Chicago 8 | Richard Schultz | Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Legal Eagles | Blanchard | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | Blood & Orchids | Phillip Murray | Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Sweet Dreams | Randy Hughes | Average | Similar → |
| 1984 | Falling in Love | Brian Gilmore | Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | Best Kept Secrets | Rev. Warner | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Star 80 | Martin "Geb" Gebber | Average | Similar → |
| 1983 | The Right Stuff | Liaison Man | Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Hanna K. | Ammon | Average | Similar → |
| 1983 | Special Bulletin | Bruce Lyman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Ladies and Gentlemen, the Fabulous Stains | Dave Robell | Average | Similar → |
| 1982 | The Thing | Palmer | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | The Escape Artist | Newspaper Editor | Average | Similar → |
| 1982 | Missing | Consul Phil Putnam | Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | Gideon's Trumpet | James Fitzpatrick | Average | Similar → |
| 1979 | Being There | Thomas Franklin | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | On the Yard | Psychiatrist | Average | Similar → |
| 1978 | Go Tell the Spartans | Lt. Finley Wattsberg | Average | Similar → |
| 1978 | Gray Lady Down | USS Neptune Crewmember | Average | Similar → |
| 1978 | Coming Home | Tim | Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | Bound for Glory | Carl | Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | Helter Skelter | Harry Jones | Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | The Migrants | Tom Trimpin | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | The Paper Chase | Toombs | Hit | Similar → |
David Clennon - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of David Clennon?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring David Clennon is "The Men of Outpost 31" with a rating of 8.3/10.
How many movies has David Clennon acted in?
David Clennon has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by David Clennon?
Other notable films include "The Thing", "Gone Girl", and "Being There".