David Clennon: Movies & Box Office
- films
- 43
- on screen
- 1973–2025
- box office
- $218M
- average score
- 18
- Born
- May 10, 1943 (age 83)
- Birthplace
- Waukegan, Illinois, U.S.
- Citizenship
- American
- Occupations
- Actor
- Years active
- 1969-present
- Spouses
- Perry Adleman
- Children
- 2
The Best David Clennon Movies
The films of David Clennon that made the most at the worldwide box office, biggest first: Legal Eagles (1986) leads with $93.2M. The full ranking adds the most awarded films and the newest releases.
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Worldwide box office: $93.2M Legal Eagles 1986 · Comedy -
Worldwide box office: $30.2M Being There 1979 · Drama -
Worldwide box office: $25.8M Betrayed 1988 · Drama -
Worldwide box office: $14M Missing 1982 · Biography -
Worldwide box office: $11.1M Falling in Love 1984 · Drama -
Worldwide box office: $11M The Couch Trip 1988 · Comedy
David Clennon's Career in Numbers
David Clennon's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres David Clennon works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from The Paper Chase (1973) to The Sound (2025), and the 1980s were the busiest decade.
David Clennon Movies by Decade
- 1970s 11
- 1980s 16
- 1990s 10
- 2000s 2
- 2010s 2
- 2020s 1
The 1980s were David Clennon's busiest decade, with 16 films.
David Clennon Movies by Genre
- Drama 23
- Comedy 6
- Biography 3
- Thriller 2
- Tv movie 2
- Action 1
- Family 1
- Western 1
- Adventure 1
- Romance 1
Drama is the genre David Clennon has worked in most, with 23 films, ahead of comedy (6).
David Clennon Career Milestones
- First film
- The Paper Chase 1973
- Biggest box office hit
- Legal Eagles $93.2M worldwide
- Best-rated film
- The Sound Movie Echo Score 18
- Newest film
- The Sound 2025
David Clennon Filmography: Every Movie
Every film David Clennon is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 18. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
David Clennon Movies as an Actor
42- 2025
The Sound as Kurt · Action Movie Echo Score: 18 - 2018
Welcome to the Men's Group as Fred · Drama - 2015
Amigo Undead as Old Man Schumer · Comedy - 2007
Saving Sarah Cain as Homeless Man · Family - 2005
Life of the Party as Jack · Drama - 1998
From the Earth to the Moon as Lee Silver · Drama - 1995
Tecumseh: The Last Warrior as William Henry Harrison · Western - 1995
Two Crimes as Jim · Comedy - 1995
Original Sins as Jimbo · Drama - 1993
Nurses on the Line: The Crash of Flight 7 as Dr. Rulon Beesley · Adventure - 1993
And the Band Played On as Mr. Johnstone · Drama - 1993
Black Widow Murders: The Blanche Taylor Moore Story as Dwight Moore · Thriller - 1992
Man Trouble as Lewie Duart · Romance Worldwide box office: $4.1M - 1992
Light Sleeper Drama Worldwide box office: $1.06M - 1990
Downtown as Jerome Sweet · Comedy Worldwide box office: $2.35M - 1988 Betrayed as Jack Carpenter · Drama Worldwide box office: $25.8M
- 1988 The Couch Trip as Lawrence Baird · Comedy Worldwide box office: $11M
- 1987
He’s My Girl as Mason Morgan · Comedy - 1987
Conspiracy: The Trial of the Chicago 8 as Richard Schultz · Drama - 1987
The Trouble with Dick as Lars · Drama - 1986 Legal Eagles Comedy Worldwide box office: $93.2M
- 1986
Blood & Orchids as Phillip Murray · Drama - 1985
Sweet Dreams Biography Worldwide box office: $9.09M - 1984 Falling in Love Drama Worldwide box office: $11.1M
- 1983
Star 80 Biography Worldwide box office: $6.47M - 1983
Hanna K. as Ammon · Drama - 1983
Special Bulletin as Bruce Lyman · Thriller - 1982
Ladies and Gentlemen, the Fabulous Stains as Dave Robell · Drama Worldwide box office: $25.7K - 1982 Missing Biography Worldwide box office: $14M
- 1980
Gideon’s Trumpet as James Fitzpatrick · Drama - 1980
Hide in Plain Sight as Richard Fieldston · Drama Worldwide box office: $3.81M - 1979 Being There Drama Worldwide box office: $30.2M
- 1979
Billy in the Lowlands Drama - 1978
On the Yard as Psychiatrist · Drama - 1978
Go Tell the Spartans as Lt. Finley Wattsberg · War - 1978
Gray Lady Down as USS Neptune Crewmember · Drama Worldwide box office: $5.44M - 1977
Panic in Echo Park Drama - 1977
The Greatest as Captain · Drama - 1976
Helter Skelter as Harry Jones · Drama - 1975
The Seagull as Medvedenko · Tv movie - 1974
The Migrants as Tom Trimpin · Tv movie - 1973
The Paper Chase Drama
David Clennon in Documentaries & Specials
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Who Is David Clennon?
David Clennon was born in Waukegan, Illinois, U.S. in 1943 and is 83 years old. Credited on films since 1973, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
David Clennon (born May 10, 1943) is an acclaimed American actor. Recognized prominently for his portrayal of Miles Drentell in the ABC series 'thirtysomething' and 'Once and Again', and his noteworthy role as Palmer in the John Carpenter film 'The Thing', Clennon's contribution to the film industry is undeniable. He has been a constant presence in films directed by Hal Ashby, Costa-Gavras, and Jordan Walker-Pearlman, crafting memorable performances each time.
Clennon was born in Waukegan, Illinois, and is the son of Virginia, a homemaker, and Cecil Clennon, an accountant. His educational journey led him to the University of Notre Dame and then to the Yale School of Drama, where he also became a professional acting member. His career, which started in earnest in 1969, has been filled with a variety of roles, from providing the voice to Admiral Motti in NPR's Star Wars The Original Radio Drama to winning an Emmy award for guest appearance on the series 'Dream On'. Besides acting, Clennon is politically active and expresses his views and beliefs strongly. Despite his busy acting career, he often finds time to perform at New Haven, Connecticut's Long Wharf Theatre, showcasing his commitment to stage acting.
Who David Clennon Makes Movies With
The actors and directors David Clennon shares the most films with. Lane Smith comes first, with 3 films together, followed by Richard Dysart (2).
David Clennon: Questions & Answers
How many movies David Clennon has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has David Clennon been in?
David Clennon is credited on 43 films, from 1973 to 2025. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is David Clennon's highest-grossing movie?
Legal Eagles (1986) is David Clennon's biggest box office hit, with $93.2M worldwide, ahead of Being There (1979) ($30.2M). Across every film with box office figures, David Clennon's movies have made $218M.
David Clennon's biggest hits What is the best David Clennon movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, David Clennon's best-rated film is The Sound (2025) with a score of 18.
Best David Clennon movies, ranked How old is David Clennon?
David Clennon is 83 years old, born on May 10, 1943 in Waukegan, Illinois, U.S..
What is David Clennon's newest movie?
The most recent film on David Clennon's filmography is The Sound (2025), in the role of Kurt.
Who does David Clennon work with most often?
David Clennon shares the most films with Lane Smith (3 films), Richard Dysart (2 films) and Elliott Gould (2 films).
The Best David Clennon Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 43 credits.
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