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David Dobkin, director
Director

David Dobkin: Movies & Box Office

films
10
on screen
1969–2020
box office
$636M
average score
82
Born
January 1, 1969 (age 57)
Birthplace
Unavailable
Citizenship
American
Occupations
Film director, Producer, Writer
Years active
1998-present
Spouses
Unavailable
Career at a glance

David Dobkin's Career in Numbers

David Dobkin's films in numbers — as a director, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres David Dobkin works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from San Francisco State: On Strike (1969) to Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga (2020), and the 2000s were the busiest decade.

David Dobkin Movies by Decade

  1. 1960s 1
  2. 1990s 2
  3. 2000s 3
  4. 2010s 2
  5. 2020s 1

The 2000s were David Dobkin's busiest decade, with 3 films.

David Dobkin Movies by Genre

  • Comedy 3
  • Drama 2
  • Fantasy 1
  • Action 1
  • Documentary 1

Comedy is the genre David Dobkin has worked in most, with 3 films, ahead of drama (2).

David Dobkin Career Milestones

Biggest box office hit
Wedding Crashers $288M worldwide
Best-rated film
Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga Movie Echo Score 82
10 credits

David Dobkin Filmography: Every Movie

Every film David Dobkin is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 82. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Biography

Who Is David Dobkin?

David Dobkin was born in Unavailable in 1969 and is 57 years old. Credited on films since 1969, as a director. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

David Dobkin, widely known as a film director, is respected in the field for his undeniable talent and originality, responsible for a multitude of popular films that have made a significant impact on popular culture. Born around 1969, Dobkin's journey into film direction has led him to create universally recognized films such as Clay Pigeons, Shanghai Knights, and Wedding Crashers - all of which have showcased Dobkin's skills in balancing different genres and narratives into cohesive, immersive pieces. Clay Pigeons, released in 1998, began Dobkin's emergence in the film industry with a blend of dark humor and crime elements, paving the way for future endeavors.

Following Clay Pigeons, Dobkin continued his career with 2003's action-comedy Shanghai Knights, demonstrating his knack for combining humor with natural cinematic action. His success was further solidified with Wedding Crashers in 2005, a film arguably considered as Dobkin's magnum opus, marrying elements of romance, humor, and drama in a concoction that ultimately resonated with audiences. Dobkin's expertise isn't confined to just directing; his wide spectrum of skills also includes writing and producing, making him a versatile personality in the film-making industry. Dobkin's journey shaped by the roller-coaster ride of ups and downs stands testament to his perseverance, talent, and passion for the craft.

Works with

Who David Dobkin Makes Movies With

The actors and directors David Dobkin shares the most films with. Vince Vaughn comes first, with 3 films together, followed by Rachel McAdams (2).

FAQ

David Dobkin: Questions & Answers

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

How many movies has David Dobkin been in?

David Dobkin is credited on 10 films, from 1969 to 2020. All of them as a director. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is David Dobkin's highest-grossing movie?

Wedding Crashers (2005) is David Dobkin's biggest box office hit, with $288M worldwide, ahead of Fred Claus (2007) ($97.8M). Across every film with box office figures, David Dobkin's movies have made $636M.

David Dobkin's biggest hits

What is the best David Dobkin movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, David Dobkin's best-rated film is Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga (2020) with a score of 82.

Best David Dobkin movies, ranked

How old is David Dobkin?

David Dobkin is 57 years old, born on January 1, 1969 in Unavailable.

What is David Dobkin's newest movie?

The most recent film on David Dobkin's filmography is Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga (2020), which David Dobkin directed.

Who does David Dobkin work with most often?

David Dobkin shares the most films with Vince Vaughn (3 films), Rachel McAdams (2 films) and Owen Wilson (2 films).

The Best David Dobkin Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 10 directing credits.

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