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David Millbern

David Millbern

Actor and producer, also director, editor and writer · Born September 26, 1967 (59) · Indiana, USA

EMMY Award-winning actor-producer and 6x nominee David Millbern first emerged as a child actor in such iconic commercials as McDonald's "Glasses to Go" and was the smile behind their "Sundae Smile" campaign, among many others. By 17, David had already studied and worked with Lee Strasberg at the Actors Studio in NYC. After graduating from Northwestern University, a contract role playing 'Lance Hirt' on ABC's General Hospital brought him to L.A. David's first film was a lead in Roger Corman's "The Slumber Party Massacre", which became a cult favorite. Next was a lead in "Sorceress" also for Corman and when honored by the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences a few years ago, Corman mentioned his fondness for David's work in both films. More feature film roles followed including Sir Ian McKellen's doctor in the Oscar winning "Gods And Monsters", Mariel Hemingway's captor in "In Her Line Of Fire", and Alfred Molina's match in "Texas Rangers". David also starred along with the late Irrfan Khan in "Bokshu, the Myth" shot in India. His film, "Big Rage" marks his feature screenwriting debut. MOWs include leads in Past Obsessions, An Accidental Christmas, Fatal Reunion for Lifetime; Christmas Do-Over, I'll Remember April, I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus for Freeform; and Ice Spiders, Chupacabra: Dark Seas for SYFY. David starred in Amanda and the Alien for Showtime, and Error in Judgment and Sanctimony, both for HBO. David created the voice of 'Lt. Louie Nichols' in the award-winning animated series Robotech. After receiving his first EMMY nomination for producing The Ribbon of Hope Celebration along with the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, David dove head first into his love of storytelling by becoming an actor-producer hyphenate. David produced the female thriller feature, "The Nurse" and the comedic parody, "Hush Up Sweet Charlotte". He also produced the sit-com, From here! on OUT, and received his second EMMY nomination for the feature documentary, "A Long Road to Freedom: The Advocate Celebrates 50 Years", narrated by Laverne Cox. Another documentary,"100 Years Years of Men in Love: The Accidental Collection", which he directed, has received a 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. David created and was the host of the game show Modd Couples on Hulu and wrote and directed the series Falling for Angels and Now What?!, both for Here TV. He produces Not So Straight in Silver Lake, Guys like Us and Girls' Voices Now, for which he won the Daytime EMMY Award for Outstanding Short Form Children's Programing. David has also received the prestigious Sabre Award and is the first recipient of the OTTX Impact Award for his social justice work.

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Born
September 26, 1967 (59)
From
Indiana, USA
Works as
Actor and producer, also director, editor and writer
Titles
47 on MovieCove · 72 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 38 days to Oct 27Up 4% in 30 days

What are David Millbern's films like?

Across their 39 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Self.

Genres

Action7 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 6th percentile
: browse their Action movies
Comedy7 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 28th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Comedy movies
Drama5 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 18th percentile
: browse their Drama movies
Crime2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 37th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Crime movies
Documentary2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 42nd percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Documentary movies
Horror2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 18th percentile
: browse their Horror 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
Bonds
30%
Self
26%
Survival
24%
Society
7%
Morality
7%
Ideas
3%
Power
3%
Romantic love12 titles, browse their movies with this themeSurvival10 titles, browse their movies with this themeIdentity12 titles, browse their movies with this themeFriendship5 titles, browse their movies with this themeFamily bonds6 titles, browse their movies with this themePurpose6 titles, browse their movies with this themeCommunity5 titles, browse their movies with this themeGrief4 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 26 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Serious: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their serious movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

A split, not a type: Light 15 · Serious 6 · Dark 5

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

Grounded 20 · Stylized 3 · Heightened 3

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

Gentle 10 · Charged 11 · Intense 5

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

Steady 18 · Shifting 7 · Whiplash 1

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

A split, not a type: Straight-faced 15 · Some laughs 7 · Funny 4

Slow burn: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their slow burn movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 16 · Even-paced 10 · Relentless 0

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

Casual 19 · Engaged 7 · Full focus 0

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

Resolved 19 · Open-ended 7 · Ambiguous 0

Roles they play

7 analyzed roles

Usually the Threshold guardian: 2 of 7 analyzed roles.

Threshold guardian
2 of 7
Mentor
2 of 7
Hero
1 of 7
Shadow
1 of 7
Herald
1 of 7
Show the 7 roles

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
17
Absurd
12
Warm
9
Melancholic
10
Joyful
8
Other
40

How their films linger

Fun15 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFeel-good16 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful12 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet9 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteUnsettling8 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteThought-provoking3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 1 with a twist

  • Happy10
  • Bittersweet13
  • Tragic1
  • Ambiguous15

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 Millbern's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 43 of their 47 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service.

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for David Millbern's 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

72 credits, 47 with a MovieCove page.

  • Bi-Coastal(2026)

    Producer

    Midcredits score: 30th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Jamaal: Love Coded(2026)

    Show Producer

    Midcredits score: 87th percentile of all shows (provisional, few ratings)

  • Until the Silence(2025)

    Producer · Actor

    Midcredits score: 72nd percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Guap(2025)

    Show Producer

    Midcredits score: 9th percentile of all shows (provisional, few ratings)

  • A Not So Straight Christmas(2024)

    Producer · Actor

    Midcredits score: 25th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Big Rage(2024)

    Producer · Writer · as Leeper Sterling

    Midcredits score: 8th percentile of all films

  • The Lair: OnlyFangs(2024)

    Show 6 episodes · Producer · as Joe

    Midcredits score: 1st percentile of all shows (provisional, few ratings)

  • Turning Teddy(2023)

    Show 4 episodes · Producer

    Midcredits score: 45th percentile of all shows (provisional, few ratings)

  • Go Go(2023)

    Show 8 episodes · Producer

    Midcredits score: 4th percentile of all shows (provisional, few ratings)

  • Not So Straight in Silver Lake(2022)

    Show 8 episodes · Producer

    Midcredits score: 1st percentile of all shows (provisional, few ratings)

  • Jacked(2022)

    Producer · as John

    Midcredits score: 18th percentile of all films

  • Gayliens(2022)

    Show 4 episodes · Producer

    Midcredits score: 3rd percentile of all shows (provisional, few ratings)

  • 100 Years of Men in Love: The Accidental Collection(2022)

    Director · Producer · Writer · as Narrator

    Midcredits score: 83rd percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Living 4 the Weekend: BluVonte(2022)

    Producer

    Midcredits score: 45th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Guys Like You(2021)

    Show Producer

    Midcredits score: 12th percentile of all shows (provisional, few ratings)

  • Shelter at Home: Where Are They Now? (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2020)

    Director · as Self

  • The Advocate Celebrates 50 Years: A Long Road to Freedom(2018)

    Producer

    Midcredits score: 1st percentile of all films

  • Falling for Angels(2017)

    Show 6 episodes · Director · Editor · Producer · Writer · as Gregory

    Midcredits score: 17th percentile of all shows

  • A Beautiful Cruel Thing(2017)

    Show Producer

    Midcredits score: 39th percentile of all shows (provisional, few ratings)

  • Now What?!(2016)

    Show 17 episodes · Director · Creator · Producer · Writer · as Narration

    Midcredits score: 16th percentile of all shows (provisional, few ratings)

  • Monty (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    as Hy Gardner

  • Hush Up Sweet Charlotte(2015)

    Producer · as Dr. Drew

    Midcredits score: 53rd percentile of all films

  • The Nurse (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    as John Dasseau

  • From Here on OUT(2014)

    Show 6 episodes · Producer · as Darin Stricklin

    Midcredits score: 13th percentile of all shows

  • Any Given Tuesday (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    as father

  • Past Obsessions(2011)

    as Matt Walsh

    Midcredits score: 14th percentile of all films

  • The Passing (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    as Mr. McMlain

  • Food Fetish(2011)

    Show Director · Producer · Writer · as Narrator

  • Without Borders (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    as Arthur

  • Something Evil Comes (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    as Macklin

  • Murder.com(2008)

    as Murphy

    Midcredits score: 3rd percentile of all films

  • An Accidental Christmas(2007)

    as Jason Wright

    Midcredits score: 9th percentile of all films

  • Ice Spiders(2007)

    as Prof. Marks

    Midcredits score: 2nd percentile of all films

  • Nuclear Hurricane (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    as Erik

  • Christmas Do-Over(2006)

    as Todd

    Midcredits score: 34th percentile of all films

  • In Her Line of Fire(2006)

    as Armstrong

    Midcredits score: 11th percentile of all films

  • Chupacabra Terror(2005)

    as Rick McGraw

    Midcredits score: 5th percentile of all films

  • Fatal Reunion (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    as Russell Landers

  • Zolar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    as Skip

  • Bokshu - The Myth (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    as Michael

  • The Paradise Virus(2003)

    as John Nevison

    Midcredits score: 3rd percentile of all films

  • I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus(2001)

    as Felix Becker

    Midcredits score: 28th percentile of all films

  • Tornado Warning (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    as Kirt Reid

  • Deep Freeze(2001)

    as Ted Jacobson

    Midcredits score: 1st percentile of all films

  • Texas Rangers(2001)

    as Marshall

    Midcredits score: 20th percentile of all films

  • The Unsaid(2001)

    as Brad

    Midcredits score: 70th percentile of all films

  • 2001: A Space Travesty(2000)

    as Pin Head Alien

    Midcredits score: 3rd percentile of all films

  • Sanctimony(2000)

    as Peter

    Midcredits score: 3rd percentile of all films

  • Nostradamus(2000)

    as Agent Wilcox

    Midcredits score: 7th percentile of all films

  • Error in Judgment (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as Peter

  • I'll Remember April(1999)

    as Mr. Walker

    Midcredits score: 51st percentile of all films

  • Red Team (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as Reed

  • Gods and Monsters(1998)

    as Dr. Payne

    Midcredits score: 88th percentile of all films

  • First Wave (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    Show 1 episode · as George

  • Different Strokes (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    as Rick

  • Storm Chasers: Revenge of the Twister(1998)

    as Tony Grant

    Midcredits score: 3rd percentile of all films

  • Amanda & the Alien(1995)

    as Lieutenant LeBeau

    Midcredits score: 16th percentile of all films

  • Sweetheart Murders (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    as Mark Lewis

  • Menno's Mind(1997)

    as Security "Freeze"

    Midcredits score: 11th percentile of all films

  • The Night That Never Happened (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as Eric

  • Dog's Best Friend(1997)

    as Sheriff Pete Ramsey

    Midcredits score: 17th percentile of all films

  • 7th Heaven(1996)

    Show 1 episode · as Jack

    Midcredits score: 9th percentile of all shows

  • Cyberella: Forbidden Passions (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    as Stephen

  • Dead Weekend (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as Medic #1

  • Ancient Prophecies II: Countdown to Doomsday (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    as P. Solomon 25 Years Old

  • Midnight Confessions (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    as Mitch

  • Illegal Entry: Formula for Fear (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as Steve Grider

  • Bikini Summer (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    as Chet

  • Sea of Dreams (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    as Brian Adams

  • Blood Theatre(1984)

    as Original Owner (Young)

    Midcredits score: 1st percentile of all films

  • The Slumber Party Massacre(1982)

    as Jeff

    Midcredits score: 31st percentile of all films

  • Sorceress(1982)

    as Pando

    Midcredits score: 6th percentile of all films

Career shape

Star power in the 90th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 65 titles from 1982 to 2025; peak year 2007.

Biggest box office

The Unsaid (2001)

$2.2M worldwide

Highest rated

The Unsaid (2001)

Midcredits 70th

Most popular right now

Gayliens (2022)

Film career

19822025

Peak 2007 · at the high point of their film career. Top draw in 1 MovieCove title. 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.

  • 1982Screen debut· Sorceress
  • 2001Career best· The Unsaid

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting57 of 65: 52 only acting, 5 with another role · typical Midcredits score13thDirecting3 of 65: 1 only directing, 2 with another roleWriting1 of 65: 0 only writing, 1 with another roleProducing10 of 65: 7 only producing, 3 with another role · typical Midcredits score6thOther crew1 of 65: 0 only other crew, 1 with another role

65 titles, 5 with more than one role — acting and producing overlap on 3 of them.

By decade

1980s3 · acting1990s20 · acting2000s20 · acting2010s11 · 10 acting · 4 crew2020s11 · 4 acting · 9 crew

Billing

usually 7th · top billed in 0% of 14 roles
8202

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.

How do David Millbern's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 14th percentile, the median of all 33; across their 26 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 16th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

16thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 26

Approval · how many liked their films

18thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 26

Reach · how many have seen their films

44thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 26

Midcredits score across 46 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up3
  • 50th to 74th4
  • 25th to 49th8
  • Below 25th31

Shape of the crowd

25 of their 46 titles are Mixed.

  • Universally Panned3
  • Loved with Detractors3
  • Divisive9
  • Cult Classic3
  • Crowd Pleaser3
  • Mixed25

Most divisive · producer

Living 4 the Weekend: BluVonte (2022)

99th percentile spread · 48% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Gods and Monsters (1998)

Midcredits 88th · 79% liked

Reviewers score the acting 41/100 in their films, across 20 reviewed titles; fans 63, detractors 25. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Is David Millbern's work okay for kids?

Across a limited sample of up to 4 MovieCove titles with content scores.

Their medianMedian of all films
Sex & Nudity4 titlesmedian 55 · moderateMedian of all films: 32

Severity 0–100 from the Content Guide. Categories with under 10 votes on a title are not counted.

Who does David Millbern work with?

People who share at least 2 of David Millbern's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Paul Colichman shares the most, 34.

Directors

Writers

Actors

Composers and cinematographers

Producers

  • Paul Colichman34 titles    See newest 12 of 34 shared titles with Paul Colichman
  • Stephen P. Jarchow32 titles    See newest 12 of 32 shared titles with Stephen P. Jarchow
  • John Mongiardo20 titles    See newest 12 of 20 shared titles with John Mongiardo
  • Jeffrey Schenck9 titles    See all 9 shared titles with Jeffrey Schenck

Mixed roles