Actor

David Tomlinson: Movies & Box Office

films: 43
on screen: 1941–2026
box office: $59.5M
average score: 45

Known for

The Best David Tomlinson Movies

The highest-rated films David Tomlinson is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice (2026) scores highest, at 61. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.

Full ranking

Career at a glance

David Tomlinson's Career in Numbers

David Tomlinson's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres David Tomlinson works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from ‘Pimpernel’ Smith (1941) to Psycho Killer (2026), and the 1940s were the busiest decade.

David Tomlinson Movies by Decade

1940s 18
1950s 11
1960s 4
1970s 4
2020s 5

The 1940s were David Tomlinson's busiest decade, with 18 films.

David Tomlinson Movies by Genre

Comedy 12
Drama 9
War 3
Romance 3
Thriller 3
Action 2
Horror 2
Mystery 2
Adventure 2
Crime 1

Comedy is the genre David Tomlinson has worked in most, with 12 films, ahead of drama (9).

David Tomlinson Career Milestones

First film: ‘Pimpernel’ Smith 1941
Biggest box office hit: The Love Bug $51.3M worldwide
Best-rated film: Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice Movie Echo Score 61
Newest film: Psycho Killer 2026

43 credits

David Tomlinson Filmography: Every Movie

Every film David Tomlinson is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 45. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

David Tomlinson Movies as an Actor

David Tomlinson in Documentaries & Specials

2001 Music Magic: The Sherman Brothers - Bedknobs and Broomsticks as Self · Documentary

Works with

Who David Tomlinson Makes Movies With

The actors and directors David Tomlinson shares the most films with. Kathleen Harrison comes first, with 6 films together, followed by Lionel Jeffries (6).

FAQ

David Tomlinson: Questions & Answers

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

How many movies has David Tomlinson been in?

David Tomlinson is credited on 43 films, from 1941 to 2026. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is David Tomlinson's highest-grossing movie?

The Love Bug (1969) is David Tomlinson's biggest box office hit, with $51.3M worldwide, ahead of Silent Night, Deadly Night (2025) ($5.59M). Across every film with box office figures, David Tomlinson's movies have made $59.5M.

David Tomlinson's biggest hits

What is the best David Tomlinson movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, David Tomlinson's best-rated film is Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice (2026) with a score of 61, followed by Silent Night, Deadly Night (2025) (58).

Best David Tomlinson movies, ranked

What is David Tomlinson's newest movie?

The most recent film on David Tomlinson's filmography is Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice (2026), in the role of Stoic Male Bartender.

Who does David Tomlinson work with most often?

David Tomlinson shares the most films with Kathleen Harrison (6 films), Lionel Jeffries (6 films) and Jack Warner (5 films).

The Best David Tomlinson Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 43 credits.

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