D.B. Sweeney: Movies & Box Office
- films
- 13
- on screen
- 1987–2026
- box office
- $452M
- average score
- 50
- Born
- November 14, 1961 (age 64)
- Birthplace
- Shoreham, New York, U.S.
- Full name
- Daniel Bernard Sweeney
- Citizenship
- American
- Occupations
- Actor, Voiceover Artist
- Years active
- 1985-present
- Spouses
- Ashley Vachon
- Children
- 2
The Best D.B. Sweeney Movies
The highest-rated films D.B. Sweeney is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. Captive State (2019) scores highest, at 63. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.
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Movie Echo Score: Score 63 Captive State 2019 · Levitt -
Movie Echo Score: Score 61 Haymaker 2021 · Action -
Movie Echo Score: Score 55 Protector 2026 · Captain Michaels -
Movie Echo Score: Score 38 Dead on Arrival 2018 · Detective Spiro -
Movie Echo Score: Score 35 Megalopolis 2024 · Commissioner Stanley Hart
D.B. Sweeney's Career in Numbers
D.B. Sweeney's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres D.B. Sweeney works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from No Man's Land (1987) to Protector (2026), and the 2010s were the busiest decade.
D.B. Sweeney Movies by Decade
- 1980s 1
- 1990s 3
- 2000s 1
- 2010s 5
- 2020s 3
The 2010s were D.B. Sweeney's busiest decade, with 5 films.
D.B. Sweeney Movies by Genre
- Drama 5
- Action 4
- Sci-Fi 2
- Thriller 1
- Adventure 1
Drama is the genre D.B. Sweeney has worked in most, with 5 films, ahead of action (4).
D.B. Sweeney Career Milestones
- First film
- No Man's Land 1987
- Biggest box office hit
- Dinosaur $350M worldwide
- Best-rated film
- Captive State Movie Echo Score 63
- Newest film
- Protector 2026
D.B. Sweeney Filmography: Every Movie
Every film D.B. Sweeney is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 50. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
- 2026
Protector as Captain Michaels · Action Movie Echo Score: 55 - 2024
Megalopolis as Commissioner Stanley Hart · Drama Worldwide box office: $14.4M Movie Echo Score: 35 - 2021
Haymaker Action Worldwide box office: $12.6K Movie Echo Score: 61 - 2019
Captive State as Levitt · Sci-Fi Worldwide box office: $8.81M Movie Echo Score: 63 - 2018
Dead on Arrival as Detective Spiro · Thriller Movie Echo Score: 38 - 2015
Extraction Action Worldwide box office: $711K - 2015
Chi-Raq Drama Worldwide box office: $2.72M - 2013
K-11 Drama - 2000
Dinosaur Adventure Worldwide box office: $350M - 1993
Fire in the Sky Sci-Fi Worldwide box office: $19.9M - 1992
The Cutting Edge Drama Worldwide box office: $25.1M - 1990
Memphis Belle Action Worldwide box office: $27.4M - 1987
No Man's Land Drama Worldwide box office: $2.88M
Who Is D.B. Sweeney?
D.B. Sweeney was born in Shoreham, New York, U.S. in 1961 and is 64 years old. Credited on films since 1987, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
Daniel Bernard Sweeney, commonly known by his initials D.B. Sweeney, is an acclaimed American actor born on November 14, 1961. He takes pride in his diverse resume, starring in a broad variety of roles across film and television. Some of his notable roles include Jackie Willow in Gardens of Stone (1987) directed by Francis Ford Coppola, Lt. Phil Lowenthal in Memphis Belle (1990), Travis Walton in Fire in the Sky (1993), and the voice of Kenai's older brother Sitka in Disney's Brother Bear. He further strengthened his cinematic portfolio with films such as The Cutting Edge (1992), Eight Men Out (1988), and Dinosaur (2000).
Back on the small screen, Sweeney guest-starred in television series like House (2006), Jericho (2006–2008), Castle (2011), and also played FBI Special Agent Morris on Major Crimes and The Closer. He also marked recurring roles in shows like Criminal Minds (2009), Crash (2008), The Event (2010), and Two and a Half Men (2013-2014). Sweeney now puts his unique voice to use as a voice-over artist for the OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network, harnessing his expressive talent across several ad campaigns for diverse brands, and bringing characters to life in animated films and video games. He continues to elevate his exceptional career, delivering compelling performances in each character he embodies.
D.B. Sweeney: Questions & Answers
How many movies D.B. Sweeney has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has D.B. Sweeney been in?
D.B. Sweeney is credited on 13 films, from 1987 to 2026. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is D.B. Sweeney's highest-grossing movie?
Dinosaur (2000) is D.B. Sweeney's biggest box office hit, with $350M worldwide, ahead of Memphis Belle (1990) ($27.4M). Across every film with box office figures, D.B. Sweeney's movies have made $452M.
D.B. Sweeney's biggest hits What is the best D.B. Sweeney movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, D.B. Sweeney's best-rated film is Captive State (2019) with a score of 63, followed by Haymaker (2021) (61).
Best D.B. Sweeney movies, ranked How old is D.B. Sweeney?
D.B. Sweeney is 64 years old, born on November 14, 1961 in Shoreham, New York, U.S..
What is D.B. Sweeney's newest movie?
The most recent film on D.B. Sweeney's filmography is Protector (2026), in the role of Captain Michaels.
The Best D.B. Sweeney Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 13 credits.
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