David Bowie

Best known as an Actor based on credits in that role in 18 films, with $357,501,067 worldwide aggregate box office (rank #12,150)
Best-known acting roles: Nikola Tesla (The Prestige), Himself (Zoolander), Maltazard (Arthur et les Minimoys), Himself (Moonage Daydream), Jareth the Goblin King (Labyrinth)
Best-known technical roles: Cool World (Composer)
Born: January 8, 1947
Died: January 10, 2016
                                    

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Career Summary


  MoviesDomestic
Box Office		International
Box Office		Worldwide
Box Office
As an ActorSupporting4$76,395,693$157,267,296$233,662,989
Leading2$12,818,943$536,463$13,355,406
Cameo2$53,545,835$15,608,731$69,154,566
Documentary Subject1$4,266,717$9,643,774$13,910,491
(Unclassified)9$26,984,395$433,220$27,417,615
In Technical RolesComposer1$14,110,589$0$14,110,589

Career Trend

This graph shows David Bowie’s score on our annual analysis of leading stars at the box office. The Star Score represents points assigned to each of the leading stars of the top 100 movies (based on box office) in the current year and two preceding years. For appearing in the number one movie in a year a star gets 100 points, the number two movie 99 points and so on..

Latest Ranking on Selected Box Office Record Lists


RecordRankAmount
Top 100 Stars in Leading Roles at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 3,701-3,800) 3,754 $12,818,943
Top Stars at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 11,201-11,300) 11,252 $174,011,583
Top 100 Stars in Leading Roles at the International Box Office (Rank 5,801-5,900) 5,865 $536,463
Top Stars at the International Box Office (Rank 13,101-13,200) 13,171 $183,489,484
Top 100 Stars in Leading Roles at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 4,801-4,900) 4,825 $13,355,406
Top Stars at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 12,101-12,200) 12,150 $357,501,067
Top Grossing Composer at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 601-700) 696 $14,110,589
Top Grossing Composer at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 901-1,000) 914 $14,110,589

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Theater counts: The Woman King reigns supreme as a bevy of wide releases hit theaters

September 15th, 2022

The Woman King

A new troupe of wide releases will make their theatrical launches this week with the largest being that of the historic epic The Woman King. This week however isn’t all about the new arrivals as there are still plenty of opportunities to see some older films still playing in theaters. More...

Home Market Releases for January 24th, 2017

January 23rd, 2017

The Handmaiden

It’s not a particularly good week for top-notch releases. There are only three contenders for Pick of the Week, one of which doesn’t come out till next week. I was able to review Pinocchio a week early. The others are a classic from the 1970s, The Man Who Fell To Earth on Blu-ray Combo Pack, and an import from South Korea, The Handmaiden on DVD. Even though The Handmaiden is only coming out on DVD, it is still the best and is this week’s Pick of the Week. More...

Home Market Releases for February 9th, 2016

February 8th, 2016

Grandma

It's a strange week on the home market, as we have a monster release coming out, Spectre. There are also four or so releases that are contenders for Pick of the Week. But after that, there's a huge drop in quality and we quickly reach releases that are not even worthy of being fillers. Of the contenders, Grandma is the Pick of the Week and it is certainly worth picking up on Blu-ray. More...

Home Market Releases for January 12th, 2016

January 12th, 2016

David Bowie: Blackstar

It is a busy week for first run releases with four of them on this week's list. Of these, The Martian is the biggest and the best. It would have been the Pick of the Week except for two things. One, the screener is late. Two, David Bowie passed away over the weekend. He died after an 18-month battle with cancer and just two days after his last album came out. This is the the most poignant Rock'n'Roll death since Freddie Mercury and it seems fitting to give Blackstar the title of Pick of the Week. More...

All Acting Credits



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Release
Date		TitleRoleDomestic
Box Office		International
Box Office		Worldwide
Box Office
Dec 31, 2023Ziggy Stardust: The Gl… $385,705$385,705
Sep 16, 2022Moonage Daydream Himself $4,266,717$9,643,774$13,910,491
Aug 14, 2009Bandslam Himself $5,210,988$7,756,841$12,967,829
Jul 11, 2008August Ogilvie $12,636$12,636
Jan 12, 2007Arthur et les Minimoys Maltazard $15,132,763$98,192,980$113,325,743
Oct 20, 2006The Prestige Nikola Tesla $53,089,891$51,317,475$104,407,366
Sep 28, 2001Zoolander Himself $45,172,250$15,608,731$60,780,981
Aug 9, 1996Basquiat Andy Warhol $2,962,051$2,962,051
Aug 28, 1992Twin Peaks: Fire Walk … Phillip Jeffries $4,160,851$47,515$4,208,366
Oct 7, 1988Imagine: John Lennon Himself $3,753,977$3,753,977
Aug 12, 1988The Last Temptation of… Pontius Pilate $8,373,585$8,373,585
Jun 27, 1986Labyrinth Jareth the Goblin… $12,729,917$436,649$13,166,566
Apr 18, 1986Absolute Beginners Vendice Partners $930,211$930,211
Feb 22, 1985Into the Night Colin Morris $6,720,160$6,720,160
Aug 26, 1983Merry Christmas, Mr. L… Maj. Jack 'Strafe… $2,306,560$2,306,560
Jun 24, 1983Yellowbeard The Shark $4,300,000$4,300,000
Apr 29, 1983The Hunger John Blaylock $4,800,000$4,800,000
May 28, 1976The Man Who Fell to Earth Jerome Newton $89,026$99,814$188,840
 
Averages $10,235,975$20,387,720$19,861,170
Totals 18 $174,011,583$183,489,484$357,501,067


Leading or Lead Ensemble Roles


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Release
Date		TitleOpening
Weekend		Maximum
Theaters		Domestic
Box Office		Worldwide
Box Office		Domestic
Share
Jun 27, 1986Labyrinth $3,549,2431,141$12,729,917$13,166,56696.7%
May 28, 1976The Man Who Fell to Earth 6$89,026$188,84047.1%
 
Averages $3,549,243574$6,409,472$6,677,70371.9%
Totals 2 $12,818,943$13,355,406


Supporting Roles


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Release
Date		TitleOpening
Weekend		Maximum
Theaters		Domestic
Box Office		Worldwide
Box Office		Domestic
Share
Aug 14, 2009Bandslam $2,231,2732,121$5,210,988$12,967,82940.2%
Jan 12, 2007Arthur et les Minimoys $4,294,9362,248$15,132,763$113,325,74313.4%
Oct 20, 2006The Prestige $14,801,8082,305$53,089,891$104,407,36650.8%
Aug 9, 1996Basquiat $83,863109$2,962,051$2,962,051100.0%
 
Averages $5,352,9701,696$19,098,923$58,415,74751.1%
Totals 4 $76,395,693$233,662,989

Latest Ranking on All Acting Box Office Record Lists


RecordRankAmount
Top 100 Stars in Leading Roles at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 3,701-3,800) 3,754 $12,818,943
Top 100 Stars in Supporting Roles at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 22,101-22,200) 22,155 $76,395,693
Top Live Action Stars at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 16,801-16,900) 16,825 $105,332,985
Top Above the Line Stars at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 6,801-6,900) 6,845 $12,818,943
Top Below the Line Stars at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 15,001-15,100) 15,047 $107,739,846
Top Stars in Cameo Roles at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 701-800) 772 $53,545,835
Top Stars at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 11,201-11,300) 11,252 $174,011,583
Top 100 Stars in Leading Roles at the International Box Office (Rank 5,801-5,900) 5,865 $536,463
Top 100 Stars in Supporting Roles at the International Box Office (Rank 14,001-14,100) 14,035 $157,267,296
Top Live Action Stars at the International Box Office (Rank 24,001-24,100) 24,096 $69,302,068
Top Above the Line Stars at the International Box Office (Rank 12,201-12,300) 12,273 $536,463
Top Below the Line Stars at the International Box Office (Rank 20,201-20,300) 20,272 $84,326,821
Top Stars in Cameo Roles at the International Box Office (Rank 901-1,000) 971 $15,608,731
Top Stars at the International Box Office (Rank 13,101-13,200) 13,171 $183,489,484
Top 100 Stars in Leading Roles at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 4,801-4,900) 4,825 $13,355,406
Top 100 Stars in Supporting Roles at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 16,601-16,700) 16,605 $233,662,989
Top Live Action Stars at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 20,401-20,500) 20,418 $174,635,053
Top Above the Line Stars at the Wordwide Box Office (Rank 8,901-9,000) 8,966 $13,355,406
Top Below the Line Stars at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 17,901-18,000) 17,924 $192,066,667
Top Stars in Cameo Roles at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 901-1,000) 902 $69,154,566
Top Stars at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 12,101-12,200) 12,150 $357,501,067
Highest Grossing Stars of 1986 at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 101-200) 195 38
Highest Grossing Stars of 1987 at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 101-200) 196 38
Highest Grossing Stars of 1988 at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 101-200) 183 38
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 2,401-2,500) 2,418 $12,729,917
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Based on Fiction Book/Short Story Movies (Rank 1,901-2,000) 1,951 $89,026
Top International Leading Stars for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 4,101-4,200) 4,190 $436,649
Top International Leading Stars for Based on Fiction Book/Short Story Movies (Rank 1,601-1,700) 1,649 $99,814
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 3,101-3,200) 3,163 $13,166,566
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Based on Fiction Book/Short Story Movies (Rank 2,101-2,200) 2,183 $188,840
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Live Action Movies (Rank 3,201-3,300) 3,297 $12,818,943
Top International Leading Stars for Live Action Movies (Rank 5,201-5,300) 5,234 $536,463
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Live Action Movies (Rank 4,201-4,300) 4,267 $13,355,406
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Science Fiction Movies (Rank 1,001-1,100) 1,062 $89,026
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Fantasy Movies (Rank 501-600) 591 $12,729,917
Top International Leading Stars for Science Fiction Movies (Rank 1,001-1,100) 1,018 $99,814
Top International Leading Stars for Fantasy Movies (Rank 701-800) 787 $436,649
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Science Fiction Movies (Rank 1,101-1,200) 1,188 $188,840
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Fantasy Movies (Rank 701-800) 748 $13,166,566
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Adventure Movies (Rank 1,201-1,300) 1,202 $12,729,917
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Drama Movies (Rank 2,901-3,000) 2,982 $89,026
Top International Leading Stars for Adventure Movies (Rank 1,401-1,500) 1,455 $436,649
Top International Leading Stars for Drama Movies (Rank 2,801-2,900) 2,828 $99,814
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Adventure Movies (Rank 1,301-1,400) 1,374 $13,166,566
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Drama Movies (Rank 3,501-3,600) 3,540 $188,840
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Sony Pictures Movies (Rank 701-800) 780 $12,729,917
Top International Leading Stars for Sony Pictures Movies (Rank 701-800) 718 $436,649
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Sony Pictures Movies (Rank 801-900) 818 $13,166,566

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Release
Date		TitleRoleDomestic
Box Office		International
Box Office		Worldwide
Box Office
Jul 10, 1992Cool World Composer $14,110,589$14,110,589
 
Averages $14,110,589n/a$14,110,589
Totals 1 $14,110,589n/a$14,110,589

Latest Ranking on All Technical Box Office Record Lists


RecordRankAmount
Top Grossing Composer at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 601-700) 696 $14,110,589
Top Grossing Composer at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 901-1,000) 914 $14,110,589