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David Cross

David Cross

Actor and writer, also producer and director · Born April 4, 1964 (62) · Atlanta, Georgia, USA

Primetime Emmy winner · Screen Actors Guild Award nominee · 1 other major award body

David Cross (born April 4, 1964) is an American actor, writer and stand-up comedian perhaps best known for his work on HBO's sketch comedy series Mr. Show and for his role as Tobias Fünke in the Fox sitcom Arrested Development.

Biography from TMDB.

Born
April 4, 1964 (62)
From
Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Works as
Actor and writer, also producer and director
Titles
109 on MovieCove · 154 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 155 days to Oct 26Down 18% in 30 days

What are David Cross' films like?

Across their 60 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Self and Bonds.

Genres

Comedy23 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 42nd percentile
: browse their Comedy movies
Animation14 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 69th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Animation movies
Documentary6 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 82nd percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Documentary movies
Action2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 53rd percentile
: browse their Action movies
Biography2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 73rd percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Biography movies
Drama2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 68th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Drama movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Self
35%
Bonds
28%
Society
15%
Morality
9%
Ideas
5%
Power
4%
Survival
4%
Identity16 titles, browse their movies with this themeFriendship13 titles, browse their movies with this themeFamily bonds13 titles, browse their movies with this themeSelf-worth9 titles, browse their movies with this themeRomantic love8 titles, browse their movies with this themeCommunity11 titles, browse their movies with this themePurpose8 titles, browse their movies with this themeAmbition8 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 51 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Wry: How sincerely it treats its story and characters, from ironic to earnest. Browse their wry movies.
Tone · Sincerity
ironicearnest

A split, not a type: Ironic 12 · Wry 8 · Earnest 29

Light: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their light movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

Light 40 · Serious 10 · Dark 1

Stylized: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their stylized movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

A split, not a type: Grounded 21 · Stylized 20 · Heightened 10

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

Gentle 18 · Charged 29 · Intense 4

Shifting: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their shifting movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 20 · Shifting 24 · Whiplash 7

Funny: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their funny movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

Straight-faced 4 · Some laughs 15 · Funny 32

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 10 · Even-paced 39 · Relentless 2

Casual: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their casual movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 32 · Engaged 16 · Full focus 3

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 38 · Open-ended 9 · Ambiguous 4

Roles they play

21 analyzed roles

Usually the Trickster: 5 of 21 analyzed roles.

Trickster
5 of 21
Ally
4 of 21
Hero
3 of 21
Shapeshifter
3 of 21
Shadow
2 of 21
Threshold guardian
2 of 21
Mentor
1 of 21
Herald
1 of 21
Show the 21 roles

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Absurd
32
Joyful
24
Warm
21
Tense
17
Contemplative
12
Other
54

How their films linger

Fun36 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFeel-good30 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteThought-provoking15 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful14 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet8 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteWistful4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 6 with a twist

  • Happy27
  • Bittersweet18
  • Ambiguous14
  • Cyclical1

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch David Cross' films?

As of October 24, 2026, 79 of their 109 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Tubi (22).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for David Cross' titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

154 credits, 109 with a MovieCove page; 42 appearances as themselves are hidden until asked for.

  • Into the Sky (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2026)

    Actor

  • President Curtis(2026)

    Show 3 episodes · as Dr. Finch (voice)

    Midcredits score: 44th percentile of all shows

  • Bob and David Climb Machu Picchu(2026)

    Executive Producer · Producer · as Self

    Midcredits score: 82nd percentile of all films

  • Lucy Schulman (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2026)

    Executive Producer · Actor

  • The End of the Beginning of the End(2026)

    Director · Producer · Writer · Actor

    Midcredits score: 54th percentile of all films

  • Oh, Hi!(2025)

    as Steve

    Midcredits score: 47th percentile of all films

  • Elsbeth(2024)

    Show 1 episode · as Nolan Hurst

    Midcredits score: 63rd percentile of all shows

  • David Cross: Worst Daddy in the World (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)

    Writer · as Self

  • Deal of a Lifetime (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)

    as Roland

  • Krapopolis(2023)

    Show 1 episode · as Mage (voice)

    Midcredits score: 28th percentile of all shows

  • You Hurt My Feelings(2023)

    as Jonathan

    Midcredits score: 64th percentile of all films

  • David Cross: I'm From The Future (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    Executive Producer · Writer · as Self

  • Station Eleven(2021)

    Show 3 episodes · as Gil

    Midcredits score: 68th percentile of all shows

  • 8-Bit Christmas(2021)

    as Dealer

    Midcredits score: 69th percentile of all films

  • Teenage Euthanasia(2021)

    Show 2 episodes · Actor

    Midcredits score: 15th percentile of all shows

  • Our Popcorn Movie Dystopia - Some More News: The Movie (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2020)

    as David Cross

  • LEGO Marvel Avengers: Climate Conundrum(2020)

    Show 4 episodes · Thanks

    Midcredits score: 8th percentile of all shows

  • The Dark Divide(2020)

    Producer · as Robert Pyle

    Midcredits score: 47th percentile of all films

  • David Cross: Oh Come On(2019)

    Executive Producer · Writer · as Himself

    Midcredits score: 67th percentile of all films

  • What We Do in the Shadows(2019)

    Show 1 episode · as Dominykas the Dreadful

    Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all shows

  • The Umbrella Academy(2019)

    Show 4 episodes · as Sy Grossman

    Midcredits score: 87th percentile of all shows

  • The Shivering Truth(2018)

    Show 1 episode · as (voice)

    Midcredits score: 85th percentile of all shows

  • Next Gen(2018)

    as Dr. Tanner Rice / Q-Bots (voice)

    Midcredits score: 67th percentile of all films

  • Sorry to Bother You(2018)

    as Cassius Green's White Voice (voice)

    Midcredits score: 80th percentile of all films

  • Bliss(2017)

    Show Director · Creator · Producer · Writer

    Midcredits score: 5th percentile of all shows

  • The Post(2017)

    as Howard Simons

    Midcredits score: 88th percentile of all films

  • Big Mouth(2017)

    Show 1 episode · as Skip Glouberman (voice)

    Midcredits score: 72nd percentile of all shows

  • Genius(2017)

    Show 8 episodes · as Jerry Wexler

    Midcredits score: 91st percentile of all shows

  • Goliath(2016)

    Show 6 episodes · as Pete 'The Broker' Oakland

    Midcredits score: 92nd percentile of all shows

  • Ask the StoryBots(2016)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

    Midcredits score: 91st percentile of all shows

  • David Cross: Making America Great Again(2016)

    Executive Producer · Writer · as Self

    Midcredits score: 60th percentile of all films

  • Folk Hero & Funny Guy(2016)

    as Chris DeRose

    Midcredits score: 36th percentile of all films

  • Kung Fu Panda 3(2016)

    as Crane (voice)

    Midcredits score: 83rd percentile of all films

  • Kung Fu Panda: Secrets of the Scroll (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    as Crane (voice)

  • W/Bob and David(2015)

    Show 5 episodes · Creator · Executive Producer · Writer · as Various Characters

    Midcredits score: 58th percentile of all shows

  • We Bare Bears(2014)

    Show 1 episode · as Director (voice)

    Midcredits score: 83rd percentile of all shows

  • Pig Goat Banana Cricket(2015)

    Show 1 episode · as Thaddeus D. Actwell (voice)

    Midcredits score: 1st percentile of all shows

  • The Wolfpack(2015)

    Executive Producer

    Midcredits score: 81st percentile of all films

  • Pitch Perfect 2(2015)

    as Riff Off Host

    Midcredits score: 61st percentile of all films

  • Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt(2015)

    Show 4 episodes · as Russ Snyder

    Midcredits score: 69th percentile of all shows

  • Advanced Television Production - 5 Days, 2 Scripts, No Sleep (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    Thanks · as Self

  • Obvious Child(2014)

    as Sam

    Midcredits score: 73rd percentile of all films

  • Hits(2014)

    Director · Producer · Writer

    Midcredits score: 35th percentile of all films

  • Rick and Morty(2013)

    Show 1 episode · as Prince Nebulon / Radio Voice (voice)

    Midcredits score: 99th percentile of all shows

  • Kill Your Darlings(2013)

    as Louis Ginsberg

    Midcredits score: 68th percentile of all films

  • Kung Fu Panda: The Awesome Secrets Collection (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    as Crane (Voice)

  • It's a Disaster(2012)

    as Glenn Randolph

    Midcredits score: 59th percentile of all films

  • Impractical Jokers(2011)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

    Midcredits score: 94th percentile of all shows

  • Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked(2011)

    as Ian

    Midcredits score: 16th percentile of all films

  • Kung Fu Panda 2(2011)

    as Crane (voice)

    Midcredits score: 92nd percentile of all films

  • Soul Quest Overdrive (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    Show 5 episodes · as Bert (voice)

  • Fight for Your Right Revisited (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    as Nathanial Hornblower

  • Demoted(2011)

    as Ken Castro

    Midcredits score: 18th percentile of all films

  • Megamind: The Button of Doom(2011)

    as Minion (voice)

    Midcredits score: 60th percentile of all films

  • Bubble Guppies(2006)

    Show 1 episode · as Freezy Dragon (voice)

    Midcredits score: 28th percentile of all shows

  • Kung Fu Panda Holiday (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    as Crane (voice)

  • Megamind(2010)

    as Minion (voice)

    Midcredits score: 91st percentile of all films

  • The Legend of Secret Pass(2010)

    as Loo (voice)

    Midcredits score: 23rd percentile of all films

  • The Increasingly Poor Decisions of Todd Margaret(2009)

    Show 18 episodes · Creator · Producer · as Todd Margaret

    Midcredits score: 68th percentile of all shows

  • Running Wilde(2010)

    Show 9 episodes · as Andy Weeks

    Midcredits score: 38th percentile of all shows

  • Mary Shelley's Frankenhole(2010)

    Show 1 episode · as Belushi (voice)

    Midcredits score: 53rd percentile of all shows

  • David Cross: Bigger & Blackerer(2010)

    Producer · Writer · as Himself

    Midcredits score: 80th percentile of all films

  • Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel(2009)

    as Ian

    Midcredits score: 16th percentile of all films

  • Infomercials (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    Show 1 episode · Writer

  • Paid Programming (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    Show Creator

  • Modern Family(2009)

    Show 3 episodes · as Duane Bailey

    Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all shows

  • Archer(2009)

    Show 3 episodes · as Noah (voice)

    Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all shows

  • Community(2009)

    Show 1 episode · as Hank Hickey

    Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all shows

  • Meltdown (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    as Ham Sandwich (voice)

  • Year One(2009)

    as Cain

    Midcredits score: 12th percentile of all films

  • Paid Programming: Icelandic Ultra Blue (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    Writer · as Commercial Voiceover

  • Important Things with Demetri Martin(2009)

    Show 17 episodes · as Co-Worker

    Midcredits score: 74th percentile of all shows

  • The Toe Tactic (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    as Timmy (voice)

  • Kung Fu Panda: Secrets of the Furious Five(2008)

    as Crane (voice)

    Midcredits score: 80th percentile of all films

  • Futurama: The Beast with a Billion Backs(2008)

    as Yivo (voice)

    Midcredits score: 85th percentile of all films

  • Kung Fu Panda(2008)

    as Crane (voice)

    Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all films

  • A Bad Situationist (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    as Barry Winston

  • David's Situation (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    Writer · as Self

  • Alvin and the Chipmunks(2007)

    as Ian

    Midcredits score: 26th percentile of all films

  • Comedy Showcase (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    Show 7 episodes · Writer · as Todd Margaret

  • I'm Not There(2007)

    as Allen Ginsberg

    Midcredits score: 78th percentile of all films

  • Battle for Terra(2007)

    as Giddy (voice)

    Midcredits score: 54th percentile of all films

  • The Grand(2007)

    as Larry Schwartzman

    Midcredits score: 41st percentile of all films

  • Clark and Michael (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    Show 10 episodes · as Driving Instructor

  • Human Giant (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    Show 1 episode · as Peter Burns

  • Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!(2007)

    Show 1 episode · as Lou, Ted Danson's Agent · as Pizza Boy · as Pussy Doodles Artist

    Midcredits score: 69th percentile of all shows

  • The Vice Guide to Travel (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Crashing(2007)

    as Space Station Man

    Midcredits score: 36th percentile of all films

  • Freak Show (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    Show 7 episodes · Creator · Producer · as Benny · as Primi

  • School for Scoundrels(2006)

    as Ian

    Midcredits score: 30th percentile of all films

  • A Day in the Life of Nathaniel Hornblower (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    as Nathaniel Hornblower

  • Assume the Position with Mr. Wuhl (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    Actor

  • She's the Man(2006)

    as Gold

    Midcredits score: 66th percentile of all films

  • Curious George(2006)

    as Junior (voice)

    Midcredits score: 70th percentile of all films

  • The Colbert Report (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    Show 3 episodes · as Russ Lieber (voice) (uncredited)

  • Too Late with Adam Carolla (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Wonder Showzen(2005)

    Show 1 episode · as Hostage · as Junkyard Jessip · as T-Totaled Timbo

    Midcredits score: 91st percentile of all shows

  • Tom Goes to the Mayor(2004)

    Show 1 episode · as Todd (voice)

    Midcredits score: 39th percentile of all shows

  • Pilot Season (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    Show 6 episodes · as Ben

  • O'Grady (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind(2004)

    as Rob

    Midcredits score: 99th percentile of all films

  • Cheap Seats (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    Show 79 episodes · as Dr. Gail Timlin

  • Melvin Goes to Dinner(2003)

    as Seminar Leader

    Midcredits score: 68th percentile of all films

  • David Cross: Let America Laugh (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    Director · Writer · as Himself

  • Arrested Development(2003)

    Show 84 episodes · as Tobias Fünke

    Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all shows

  • Tom Goes to the Mayor Returns (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    Actor

  • VH1 Goes Inside (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Oliver Beene (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    Show 24 episodes · as Older Oliver Beene (voice)

  • Quest for Sleep (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    as Roger Duhntonnen

  • Men in Black II(2002)

    as Newton

    Midcredits score: 49th percentile of all films

  • Martin & Orloff(2002)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 63rd percentile of all films

  • Life Without Dick(2002)

    as Rex

    Midcredits score: 5th percentile of all films

  • Run Ronnie Run(2002)

    Writer · as Ronnie Dobbs / Pootie T / Chow Chow

    Midcredits score: 55th percentile of all films

  • Night of the Living Doo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    as David Cross (voice)

  • Law & Order: Criminal Intent(2001)

    Show 1 episode · as Ronnie Chase

    Midcredits score: 75th percentile of all shows

  • Ghost World(2001)

    as Pushy Guy (Gerrold)

    Midcredits score: 90th percentile of all films

  • Dinner for Five (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Scary Movie 2(2001)

    as Dwight

    Midcredits score: 27th percentile of all films

  • Pootie Tang(2001)

    as Dennis

    Midcredits score: 36th percentile of all films

  • Dr. Dolittle 2(2001)

    as Dog / Animal Groupie #2 (voice)

    Midcredits score: 10th percentile of all films

  • Chain of Fools(2000)

    as Andy

    Midcredits score: 42nd percentile of all films

  • One Day... (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    as The Turd

  • Aqua Teen Hunger Force(2000)

    Show 2 episodes · as Bert Banana (voice) · as Happy Time Harry (voice)

    Midcredits score: 76th percentile of all shows

  • David Cross: The Pride Is Back(1999)

    Producer · Writer · as Himself

    Midcredits score: 82nd percentile of all films

  • Home Movies(1999)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

    Midcredits score: 88th percentile of all shows

  • Strangers with Candy(1999)

    Show 1 episode · as Dr. Trepanning

    Midcredits score: 86th percentile of all shows

  • Can't Stop Dancing(1999)

    as Chapman

    Midcredits score: 13th percentile of all films

  • The Thin Pink Line(1998)

    as Tommy Dansbury

    Midcredits score: 8th percentile of all films

  • Mr. Show and the Incredible, Fantastical News Report (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    Writer · as Various Characters

  • Hercules(1998)

    Show 1 episode · as Fear (voice)

    Midcredits score: 30th percentile of all shows

  • Small Soldiers(1998)

    as Irwin Wayfair

    Midcredits score: 57th percentile of all films

  • Tenacious D(1997)

    Show 6 episodes · Creator · Producer · Writer · as Nun

    Midcredits score: 85th percentile of all shows

  • Men in Black(1997)

    as Morgue Attendant

    Midcredits score: 92nd percentile of all films

  • Who's the Caboose?(1997)

    as Jaded Guy

    Midcredits score: 36th percentile of all films

  • Just Shoot Me!(1997)

    Show 3 episodes · as Donnie DiMauro

    Midcredits score: 42nd percentile of all shows

  • Waiting for Guffman(1996)

    as UFO Expert

    Midcredits score: 92nd percentile of all films

  • King of the Hill(1997)

    Show 1 episode · as Ward Rackley (voice)

    Midcredits score: 76th percentile of all shows

  • David Cross: HBO Comedy Half-Hour (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    Writer · as Himself

  • The Cable Guy(1996)

    as Sales Manager

    Midcredits score: 49th percentile of all films

  • The Truth About Cats & Dogs(1996)

    as Male Radio Caller (voice) / Bookstore Man

    Midcredits score: 54th percentile of all films

  • Mr. Show with Bob and David(1995)

    Show 30 episodes · Director · Creator · Producer · Writer · as Self - Host / Various

    Midcredits score: 91st percentile of all shows

  • The Drew Carey Show(1995)

    Show 2 episodes · as Earl

    Midcredits score: 41st percentile of all shows

  • A Bucket of Blood(1995)

    as Charlie

    Midcredits score: 19th percentile of all films

  • Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    Show 2 episodes · Additional Writing · as David (voice)

  • Destiny Turns on the Radio(1995)

    as Ralph Dellaposa

    Midcredits score: 12th percentile of all films

  • NewsRadio(1995)

    Show 1 episode · as David · as Theo

    Midcredits score: 87th percentile of all shows

  • The TV Wheel (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as Various

  • Amelia Earhart: The Final Flight(1994)

    as Reporter at Dock #2

    Midcredits score: 37th percentile of all films

  • Space Ghost Coast to Coast(1993)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

    Midcredits score: 85th percentile of all shows

  • HBO Comedy Half-Hour(1994)

    Show Writer

    Midcredits score: 77th percentile of all shows

  • The Ben Stiller Show(1992)

    Show 1 episode · Writer · Actor

    Midcredits score: 37th percentile of all shows

  • The Slugger's Wife(1985)

    as (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 7th percentile of all films

  • Kissinger Takes Paris (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    Actor

  • Unbearable Christmas (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    Actor

Career shape

Star power in the 99th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 153 titles, 151 of them dated from 1985 to 2026; peak year 2010.

Biggest box office

Kung Fu Panda 2 (2011)

$666M worldwide

Highest rated

Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004)

Midcredits 99th

Most popular right now

Arrested Development (2003)

Film career

MilestoneNomination
19852026

Peak 2010 · fewer prominent film roles lately. Top draw in 9 MovieCove titles. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting135 of 153: 122 only acting, 13 with another role · typical Midcredits score64thDirecting4 of 153: 0 only directing, 4 with another roleWriting20 of 153: 6 only writing, 14 with another role · typical Midcredits score60thProducing13 of 153: 2 only producing, 11 with another role · typical Midcredits score68thOther crew10 of 153: 4 only other crew, 6 with another role · typical Midcredits score63rd

153 titles, 19 with more than one role — acting and writing overlap on 8 of them.

By decade

1980s1 · acting1990s27 · 24 acting · 7 crew2000s61 · 57 acting · 8 crew2010s44 · 37 acting · 9 crew2020s18 · 14 acting · 7 crew

Billing

usually 7th · top billed in 2% of 48 roles
9500051015

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30; the columns are the share of top-billed roles in each era, 5-year spans from the year on the label, merged until each holds at least 5 roles.

Awards

a Primetime Emmy from 9 major nominations, 1993–2017.

WinNomination
  1. 2017
    • Grammy Award, nominated · Best Comedy Album
  2. 2014
    • Screen Actors Guild Award, nominated · Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series
  3. 2006
    • Screen Actors Guild Award, nominated · Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series
  4. 2005
    • Screen Actors Guild Award, nominated · Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series
  5. 2004
    • Grammy Award, nominated · Best Comedy Album
  6. 1999
    • Primetime Emmy, nominated · Outstanding Writing for a Variety or Music Program
  7. 1998
    • Primetime Emmy, nominated · Outstanding Music and Lyrics
    • Primetime Emmy, nominated · Outstanding Writing for a Variety or Music Program
  8. 1993
    • Primetime Emmy, won · Outstanding Writing in a Variety or Music Program

Major bodies only: the Oscars, Primetime Emmys, Golden Globes, BAFTAs and Screen Actors Guild Awards are named; Cannes, Venice, the Berlinale, Sundance, the directors', writers' and producers' guilds, the Grammys, Critics Choice and the Independent Spirit Awards count as other major bodies. Festival and regional prizes are not counted. Source: IMDb.

How do David Cross' films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 57th percentile, the median of all 63; across their 51 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 56th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

56thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 51

Approval · how many liked their films

56thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 51

Reach · how many have seen their films

85thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 51

Midcredits score across 109 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up41
  • 50th to 74th28
  • 25th to 49th24
  • Below 25th16

Shape of the crowd

47 of their 109 titles are Crowd Pleasers.

  • Universally Loved16
  • Universally Panned1
  • Divisive2
  • Cult Classic7
  • Crowd Pleaser47
  • Broadly Agreed9
  • Mixed27

Most divisive · actor

The Thin Pink Line (1998)

93rd percentile spread · 59% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004)

Midcredits 99th · 89% liked

Reviewers score the acting 65/100 in their films, across 44 reviewed titles; fans 75, detractors 43. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

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Is David Cross' work okay for kids?

Across up to 24 MovieCove titles with content scores, profanity runs heavier than most films.

Their medianMedian of all filmsMiddle 80% of their titles
Violence & Gore20 titles22–57 · median 41 · moderatenear the median of all filmsMedian of all films: 44
Sex & Nudity23 titles10–56 · median 37 · moderatenear the median of all filmsMedian of all films: 32
Profanity24 titles13–73 · median 47 · moderateheavier than most filmsMedian of all films: 36
Alcohol & Drugs21 titles3–67 · median 35 · moderatenear the median of all filmsMedian of all films: 33
Frightening / Intense20 titles8–48 · median 40 · moderatenear the median of all filmsMedian of all films: 39

Severity 0–100 from the Content Guide. Categories with under 10 votes on a title are not counted. The band's colour is the severity of their median, named beside it.

Who does David Cross work with?

People who share at least 2 of David Cross' MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Jack Black shares the most, 6.

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