Dave Johns: Movies & Box Office
- films
- 11
- on screen
- 2016–2023
- box office
- $44.6M
- average score
- 67
- Born
- July 15, 1956 (age 70)
- Birthplace
- Wallsend, England
- Full name
- David Alan Johns
- Citizenship
- United Kingdom
- Occupations
- Comedian, actor, writer
- Years active
- 1980-present
The Best Dave Johns Movies
The highest-rated films Dave Johns is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. The Keeper (2020) scores highest, at 77. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.
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Movie Echo Score: Score 77 The Keeper 2020 · Roberts -
Movie Echo Score: Score 75 Fisherman’s Friends 2019 · Leadville -
Movie Echo Score: Score 72 Fisherman's Friends: One and All 2022 · Leadville -
Movie Echo Score: Score 67 Ravers 2018 · Manager -
Movie Echo Score: Score 66 Two Graves 2018 · George -
Movie Echo Score: Score 60 Fisherman's Friends 2020 · Leadville
Dave Johns's Career in Numbers
Dave Johns's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Dave Johns works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from I, Daniel Blake (2016) to Making Up (2023), and the 2010s were the busiest decade.
Dave Johns Movies by Decade
- 2010s 5
- 2020s 5
The 2010s were Dave Johns's busiest decade, with 5 films.
Dave Johns Movies by Genre
- Drama 5
- Comedy 3
- Biography 1
- Thriller 1
Drama is the genre Dave Johns has worked in most, with 5 films, ahead of comedy (3).
Dave Johns Career Milestones
- First film
- I, Daniel Blake 2016
- Biggest box office hit
- I, Daniel Blake $15.7M worldwide
- Best-rated film
- The Keeper Movie Echo Score 77
- Newest film
- Making Up 2023
Dave Johns Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Dave Johns is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 67. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
Dave Johns Movies as an Actor
10- 2023
Making Up Drama - 2022 Fisherman's Friends: One and All as Leadville · Drama Worldwide box office: $4.79M Movie Echo Score: 72
- 2021
23 Walks as Dave · Drama Worldwide box office: $497K Movie Echo Score: 55 - 2020 The Keeper as Roberts · Biography Movie Echo Score: 77
- 2020 Fisherman's Friends as Leadville · Drama Worldwide box office: $11.6M Movie Echo Score: 60
- 2019 Fisherman’s Friends as Leadville · Comedy Worldwide box office: $11.6M Movie Echo Score: 75
- 2018 Ravers as Manager · Comedy Movie Echo Score: 67
- 2018 Two Graves as George · Thriller Movie Echo Score: 66
- 2018
Walk Like a Panther as Trevor 'Bulldog' Johns · Comedy Worldwide box office: $280K - 2016
I, Daniel Blake Drama Worldwide box office: $15.7M
Dave Johns in Documentaries & Specials
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Who Is Dave Johns?
Dave Johns was born in Wallsend, England in 1956 and is 70 years old. Credited on films since 2016, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
Dave Johns, more formally known as David Alan Johns, is a renowned English stand-up comedian, actor, and writer, born on 15th July 1956. Hailing from Wallsend, England, Dave rose to fame for his breakthrough role as Daniel Blake in the acclaimed 2016 Ken Loach film 'I, Daniel Blake'. Besides his commendable acting career, Dave has left an indelible mark in the comedy genre. He made notable appearances on popular comedy shows such as 'Never Mind the Buzzcocks' four times and '8 Out of 10 Cats'. Dave has not just restricted his talents to acting and comedy. But as a gifted writer, he wrote and interpreted the stage version of the critically acclaimed Ken Loach film 'I, Daniel Blake', updated to the 2021/2022 cost of living crisis. Scheduled to premiere in May 2023, the stage version aims to vividly portray the trials and tribulations of the working-class citizens amidst the cost-of-living crisis. His contribution to the field of entertainment, transcending genres from comedy to drama, is indeed a testament to his versatility. Johns' journey from a stand-up comedian to an admired actor and a skilled writer underlines his multifaceted talent in the entertainment domain.
Who Dave Johns Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Dave Johns shares the most films with. James Purefoy comes first, with 3 films together, followed by David Hayman (3).
Dave Johns: Questions & Answers
How many movies Dave Johns has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Dave Johns been in?
Dave Johns is credited on 11 films, from 2016 to 2023. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Dave Johns's highest-grossing movie?
I, Daniel Blake (2016) is Dave Johns's biggest box office hit, with $15.7M worldwide, ahead of Fisherman's Friends (2020) ($11.6M). Across every film with box office figures, Dave Johns's movies have made $44.6M.
Dave Johns's biggest hits What is the best Dave Johns movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Dave Johns's best-rated film is The Keeper (2020) with a score of 77, followed by Fisherman’s Friends (2019) (75).
Best Dave Johns movies, ranked How old is Dave Johns?
Dave Johns is 70 years old, born on July 15, 1956 in Wallsend, England.
What is Dave Johns's newest movie?
The most recent film on Dave Johns's filmography is Making Up (2023).
Who does Dave Johns work with most often?
Dave Johns shares the most films with James Purefoy (3 films), David Hayman (3 films) and Noel Clarke (2 films).
The Best Dave Johns Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 11 credits.
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