Actor

Bruce Davison: Movies & Box Office

films: 117
on screen: 1969–2025
box office: $241M
average score: 53

Born: June 28, 1946 (age 80)
Birthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Full name: Bruce Allen Davison
Citizenship: American
Occupations: Actor, Director
Years active: 1968-present
Spouses: Jess Walton, Lisa Pelikan, Michele Correy
Children: 2

Known for

The Best Bruce Davison Movies

The highest-rated films Bruce Davison is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. Camera (2024) scores highest, at 86. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.

Full ranking

Career at a glance

Bruce Davison's Career in Numbers

Bruce Davison's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Bruce Davison works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Last Summer (1969) to The Lightning Code (2025), and the 2010s were the busiest decade.

Bruce Davison Movies by Decade

1960s 1
1970s 18
1980s 11
1990s 17
2000s 19
2010s 37
2020s 13

The 2010s were Bruce Davison's busiest decade, with 37 films.

Bruce Davison Movies by Genre

Drama 32
Action 11
Tv movie 11
Thriller 10
Sci-Fi 10
Horror 9
Comedy 7
Romance 5
Fantasy 4
Documentary 4

Drama is the genre Bruce Davison has worked in most, with 32 films, ahead of action (11).

Bruce Davison Career Milestones

First film: Last Summer 1969
Biggest box office hit: Insidious: The Last Key $168M worldwide
Best-rated film: Camera Movie Echo Score 86
Newest film: The Lightning Code 2025

117 credits

Bruce Davison Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Bruce Davison is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 53. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Bruce Davison Movies as an Actor

116

Bruce Davison in Documentaries & Specials

2012 That Guy… Who Was in That Thing as Self · Documentary

Biography

Who Is Bruce Davison?

Bruce Davison was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. in 1946 and is 80 years old. Credited on films since 1969, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Bruce Allen Davison (born June 28, 1946) is an American actor who has appeared in more than 270 films, television and stage productions since his debut in 1968. His breakthrough role was as Willard Stiles in the 1971 cult horror film Willard. He was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor, and won a Golden Globe Award and an Independent Spirit Award for his performance in Longtime Companion (1989).

In addition to film, Davison has worked extensively in television, appearing in noteworthy productions such as Harry and the Hendersons (1991–93), Hunter (1985–89), and The Practice. He has also had a prolific stage career in productions like The Elephant Man, The Glass Menagerie with Jessica Tandy, and Joseph Papp's King Richard III. Davison has successfully tackled a variety of roles and has been recognized for his work with nominations for both Daytime and Primetime Emmy Awards. He has been active in the industry from 1968 to the present, showcasing his versatile talent in varied mediums and genres.

Works with

Who Bruce Davison Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Bruce Davison shares the most films with. Malcolm McDowell comes first, with 5 films together, followed by Dee Wallace (4). Under each name, their best-known films together.

Malcolm McDowell 5 films together
- Corbin Nash (2018)
- Abnormal Attraction (2018)
- Yamasong: March of the Hollows (2017)
Dee Wallace 4 films together
- The Lords of Salem (2013)
- Await the Dawn (2020)
- The Gift of Christmas (2020)
Ian McKellen 4 films together
- Six Degrees of Separation (1993)
- X2 (2003)
- Evolution X - The Making of X-Men (2003)
Rebecca Romijn 4 films together
- Love Locks (2017)
- X2 (2003)
- Evolution X - The Making of X-Men (2003)
Halle Berry 3 films together
- X2 (2003)
- Evolution X - The Making of X-Men (2003)
- X-Men: The Mutant Watch (2000)
Hugh Jackman 3 films together
- X2 (2003)
- Evolution X - The Making of X-Men (2003)
- X-Men: The Mutant Watch (2000)
Beau Bridges 3 films together
- Camera (2024)
- Out of the Ashes (2003)
- Hidden in America (1996)
Heather Graham 3 films together
- Six Degrees of Separation (1993)
- Suitable Flesh (2023)
- Last Rampage (2017)

FAQ

Bruce Davison: Questions & Answers

How many movies Bruce Davison has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.

How many movies has Bruce Davison been in?

Bruce Davison is credited on 117 films, from 1969 to 2025. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Bruce Davison's highest-grossing movie?

Insidious: The Last Key (2018) is Bruce Davison's biggest box office hit, with $168M worldwide, ahead of Paulie (1998) ($26.9M). Across every film with box office figures, Bruce Davison's movies have made $241M.

Bruce Davison's biggest hits

What is the best Bruce Davison movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Bruce Davison's best-rated film is Camera (2024) with a score of 86, followed by Suitable Flesh (2023) (70).

Best Bruce Davison movies, ranked

How old is Bruce Davison?

Bruce Davison is 80 years old, born on June 28, 1946 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S..

What is Bruce Davison's newest movie?

The most recent film on Bruce Davison's filmography is The Lightning Code (2025), in the role of Nikola Tesla.

Who does Bruce Davison work with most often?

Bruce Davison shares the most films with Malcolm McDowell (5 films), Dee Wallace (4 films) and Ian McKellen (4 films).

The Best Bruce Davison Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 117 credits.

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