David Cross: Movies & Box Office
- films
- 58
- on screen
- 1955–2025
- box office
- $801M
- average score
- 78
- Born
- April 4, 1964 (age 62)
- Birthplace
- Roswell, Georgia, U.S.
- Citizenship
- American, British
- Occupations
- Stand-up comedian, Actor, Writer, Director
- Years active
- 1981-present
- Spouses
- Amber Tamblyn
- Children
- 1
The Best David Cross Movies
The highest-rated films David Cross is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. Next Gen (2018) scores highest, at 85. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.
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Movie Echo Score: Score 85 Next Gen 2018 · Dr. Tanner Rice, Q-Bots -
Movie Echo Score: Score 83 Sorry to Bother You 2018 · Cassius's White Voice -
Movie Echo Score: Score 80 The Post 2017 · Howard Simons -
Movie Echo Score: Score 80 The Dark Divide 2020 · Robert Pyle -
Movie Echo Score: Score 72 Folk Hero & Funny Guy 2017 · Comedy -
Movie Echo Score: Score 63 Oh, Hi! 2025 · Steve
David Cross's Career in Numbers
David Cross's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres David Cross works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from The Night Holds Terror (1955) to Oh, Hi! (2025), and the 2010s were the busiest decade.
David Cross Movies by Decade
- 1950s 2
- 1960s 1
- 1990s 7
- 2000s 12
- 2010s 14
- 2020s 4
The 2010s were David Cross's busiest decade, with 14 films.
David Cross Movies by Genre
- Comedy 14
- Adventure 3
- Action 3
- Animation 3
- Romance 3
- Documentary 2
- Biography 2
- Drama 2
- Family 2
- Thriller 2
Comedy is the genre David Cross has worked in most, with 14 films, ahead of adventure (3).
David Cross Career Milestones
- First film
- The Night Holds Terror 1955
- Biggest box office hit
- Kung Fu Panda 3 $521M worldwide
- Best-rated film
- Next Gen Movie Echo Score 85
- Newest film
- Oh, Hi! 2025
David Cross Filmography: Every Movie
Every film David Cross is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 78. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
David Cross Movies as an Actor
40- 2025
Are We Good? Documentary Movie Echo Score: 73 - 2025
Oh, Hi! as Steve · Comedy Worldwide box office: $2.09M Movie Echo Score: 63 - 2020
Our Popcorn Movie Dystopia - Some More News: The Movie as David Cross · Tv movie - 2020
The Dark Divide as Robert Pyle · Adventure Worldwide box office: $2.18M Movie Echo Score: 80 - 2018
Next Gen as Dr. Tanner Rice, Q-Bots · Action Worldwide box office: $2.38M Movie Echo Score: 85 - 2018
Sorry to Bother You as Cassius's White Voice · Sci-Fi Worldwide box office: $18.2M Movie Echo Score: 83 - 2017
The Post as Howard Simons · Biography Worldwide box office: $194M Movie Echo Score: 80 - 2017
Folk Hero & Funny Guy Comedy Movie Echo Score: 72 - 2016
Kung Fu Panda 3 Action Worldwide box office: $521M - 2015
Kung Fu Panda: Secrets of the Scroll as Crane (voice) · Animation - 2014
Obvious Child Comedy Worldwide box office: $3.33M - 2013
Kill Your Darlings Biography Worldwide box office: $1.88M - 2013
It's a Disaster Drama Worldwide box office: $60.8K - 2011
Fight for Your Right Revisited as Nathanial Hornblower · Comedy - 2011
Demoted as Ken Castro · Comedy - 2011
Megamind: The Button of Doom as Minion (voice) · Animation - 2010
Kung Fu Panda Holiday as Crane (voice) · Family - 2010
The Legend of Secret Pass as Loo (voice) · Animation - 2009
Paid Programming: Icelandic Ultra Blue as Commercial Voiceover · Comedy - 2009
The Toe Tactic as Timmy (voice) · Romance - 2008
Kung Fu Panda: Secrets of the Furious Five as Crane (voice) · Action - 2008
Futurama: The Beast with a Billion Backs as Yivo (voice) · Romance - 2007
Crashing as Space Station Man · Drama - 2007
Clark and Michael as Driving Instructor · Comedy - 2006
Assume the Position with Mr. Wuhl Documentary - 2003
Melvin Goes to Dinner as Seminar Leader · Comedy Worldwide box office: $4.17K - 2002
Life Without Dick as Rex · Comedy - 2002
Run Ronnie Run as Ronnie Dobbs / Pootie T / Chow Chow · Comedy - 2001
One Day… as The Turd · Comedy - 2000
Chain of Fools as Andy · Comedy - 1998
The Thin Pink Line as Tommy Dansbury · Comedy - 1998
Small Soldiers as Irwin Wayfair · Adventure Worldwide box office: $54.7M - 1997
Who’s the Caboose? as Jaded Guy · Romance - 1995
A Bucket of Blood as Charlie · Horror - 1995
Destiny Turns on the Radio as Ralph Dellaposa · Fantasy Worldwide box office: $1.18M - 1995
The TV Wheel as Various · Comedy - 1994
Amelia Earhart: The Final Flight as Reporter at Dock #2 · Adventure - 1962
The Magic Sword as Sir Pedro of Spain · Family - 1958
The Decks Ran Red as Mace · Thriller - 1955
The Night Holds Terror as Luther Logan · Thriller
David Cross in Documentaries & Specials
18- 2024
From Darkness to Light as Self (archive footage) · Documentary Worldwide box office: $140K - 2023
David Cross: Worst Daddy in the World as Self · Documentary - 2022
Chop & Steele as Self · Comedy Movie Echo Score: 90 - 2022
David Cross: I’m From The Future as Self · Comedy - 2021
Too Soon: Comedy After 9/11 as Self · Comedy - 2020
Time Warp: The Greatest Cult Films of All-Time- Vol. 3 Comedy and Camp as Self · Documentary - 2020
Time Warp Vol. 3: Comedy and Camp as Self · Documentary - 2020
Time Warp Vol. 1: Midnight Madness as Self · Documentary - 2019
David Cross: Oh Come On as Himself · Documentary - 2016
David Cross: Making America Great Again as Himself · Tv movie - 2013
The Arrested Development Documentary Project as Self · Documentary - 2012
The Secret Policeman’s Ball as Self · Comedy - 2010
David Cross: Bigger and Blackerer as Himself · Tv movie - 2007
Heckler as Self · Documentary - 2007
The Comedians of Comedy: Live at The Troubadour as Self · Comedy - 2003
David Cross: Let America Laugh as Himself · Comedy - 1999
David Cross: The Pride Is Back as Himself · Documentary - 1996
David Cross: HBO Comedy Half-Hour as Himself · Comedy
Who Is David Cross?
David Cross was born in Roswell, Georgia, U.S. in 1964 and is 62 years old. Credited on films since 1955, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
David Cross was born on April 4, 1964 in Roswell, Georgia. He is recognized as an American stand-up comedian, actor, writer, and director. Cross has made a name for himself in the world of comedy through his stand-up performances and his roles in series like HBO's Mr. Show with Bob and David and Fox/Netflix's Arrested Development. Throughout his career he has been involved in a diverse range of projects. He not only created, wrote, and starred in The Increasingly Poor Decisions of Todd Margaret, but also developed Freak Show, lending his voice to animated works such as Oliver Beene, Curious George, Alvin and the Chipmunks, and Megamind. His voice-over work extends to popular franchises like Kung Fu Panda. Cross has been recognized and awarded for his writing and performances throughout his career, earning a Primetime Emmy for his work on The Ben Stiller Show and multiple nominations for his role on Arrested Development.
Cross's dedication to his craft is further manifested in his active contributions to the music and gaming industry. He has offered his voice for video games like Halo 2 and Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas and has even featured in music videos. Despite the occasional controversies that Cross has been involved in, his consistent efforts in various spheres of entertainment and his candid political and social discourse has solidified him as a distinct voice in contemporary comedy. Off camera, he is known for his marriage to actress Amber Tamblyn and his contributions to progressive causes such as LGBT rights and environmental preservation.
Who David Cross Makes Movies With
The actors and directors David Cross shares the most films with. Jack Black comes first, with 7 films together, followed by Sarah Silverman (5).
David Cross: Questions & Answers
How many movies David Cross has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has David Cross been in?
David Cross is credited on 58 films, from 1955 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 Cross's highest-grossing movie?
Kung Fu Panda 3 (2016) is David Cross's biggest box office hit, with $521M worldwide, ahead of The Post (2017) ($194M). Across every film with box office figures, David Cross's movies have made $801M.
David Cross's biggest hits What is the best David Cross movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, David Cross's best-rated film is Chop & Steele (2022) with a score of 90, followed by Next Gen (2018) (85).
Best David Cross movies, ranked How old is David Cross?
David Cross is 62 years old, born on April 4, 1964 in Roswell, Georgia, U.S..
What is David Cross's newest movie?
The most recent film on David Cross's filmography is Are We Good? (2025).
Who does David Cross work with most often?
David Cross shares the most films with Jack Black (7 films), Sarah Silverman (5 films) and Dustin Hoffman (4 films).
The Best David Cross Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 58 credits.
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