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David Ferry

David Ferry

Actor · Born September 6, 1951 (75) · St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada

David Ferry is a Canadian actor and Dora Award-winning theatre director. Ferry was nominated for a Genie Award, for best supporting actor in Hounds of Notre Dame. He was also star of the popular Canadian radio program "Midnight Cab". He was born in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador.

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Born
September 6, 1951 (75)
From
St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada
Works as
Actor
Titles
39 on MovieCove · 75 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 37 days to Oct 26Down 31% in 30 days

What are David Ferry's films like?

Across their 12 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Morality and Bonds.

Genres

Action5 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 44th percentile
: browse their Action movies
Biography2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 58th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Biography movies
Drama2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 33rd percentile
: browse their Drama movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Morality
28%
Bonds
19%
Survival
17%
Self
16%
Society
14%
Power
6%
Justice3 titles, browse their movies with this themeFamily bonds3 titles, browse their movies with this themeSurvival3 titles, browse their movies with this themeBetrayal2 titles, browse their movies with this themeCommunity2 titles, browse their movies with this themeIdentity2 titles, browse their movies with this themeFreedom2 titles, browse their movies with this themeComing of age2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 12 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Stylized: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their stylized movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

A split, not a type: Grounded 6 · Stylized 3 · Heightened 3

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

Gentle 1 · Charged 7 · Intense 4

Shifting: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their shifting movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 3 · Shifting 8 · Whiplash 1

Some laughs: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their some laughs movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

A split, not a type: Straight-faced 6 · Some laughs 5 · Funny 1

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 3 · Even-paced 7 · Relentless 2

Engaged: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their engaged movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 5 · Engaged 5 · Full focus 2

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 7 · Open-ended 4 · Ambiguous 1

Roles they play

2 analyzed roles

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
9
Thrilling
4
Warm
4
Absurd
3
Dread
2
Other
9

How their films linger

Bittersweet5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFun3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteRousing2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteThought-provoking2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFeel-good2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 4 with a twist

  • Happy4
  • Bittersweet6
  • Tragic1
  • Ambiguous1

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch David Ferry's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 31 of their 39 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Tubi (22).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for David Ferry's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

75 credits, 39 with a MovieCove page.

  • Danger Next Door(2021)

    as Guy

    Midcredits score: 14th percentile of all films

  • The Oak Room(2020)

    as Kenneth

    Midcredits score: 33rd percentile of all films

  • The Romanoffs(2018)

    Show 1 episode · as Gary Beethoven

    Midcredits score: 42nd percentile of all shows

  • The Detail (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    Show 5 episodes · as Harry Barker

  • Legion(2017)

    Show 3 episodes · as Dr. Kissinger

    Midcredits score: 87th percentile of all shows

  • Mary Kills People(2017)

    Show 1 episode · as Victor Lisko

    Midcredits score: 76th percentile of all shows

  • Cold (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    Show 10 episodes · as Vernon

  • Designated Survivor(2016)

    Show 1 episode · as Chandler Dern

    Midcredits score: 69th percentile of all shows

  • Private Eyes(2016)

    Show 1 episode · as Wendel Sylvie

    Midcredits score: 72nd percentile of all shows

  • Kidnap Capital (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    as Politican

  • Damien (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    Show 1 episode · as Marlo Heany

  • Joy Ride 3: Road Kill(2014)

    as Barry the Trucker

    Midcredits score: 11th percentile of all films

  • The Backseat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    Executive Producer

  • Suits(2011)

    Show 1 episode · as Peter

    Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all shows

  • Nikita(2010)

    Show 1 episode · as Gary

    Midcredits score: 79th percentile of all shows

  • Haven(2010)

    Show 1 episode · as Frank Marigolds

    Midcredits score: 76th percentile of all shows

  • Dan for Mayor (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    Show 26 episodes · as Fern

  • Republic of Doyle(2010)

    Show 2 episodes · as Tommy Windsor

    Midcredits score: 75th percentile of all shows

  • The Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day(2009)

    as Dolly

    Midcredits score: 47th percentile of all films

  • Man of the Year(2006)

    as Senator Mills

    Midcredits score: 41st percentile of all films

  • This Is Wonderland (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    Show 1 episode · as Mr. Zanosky

  • Control Factor (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    as Detective Jordan

  • Left Behind II: Tribulation Force(2002)

    as Commentator

    Midcredits score: 26th percentile of all films

  • Another Day (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    as Ray

  • Ruby's Bucket of Blood(2001)

    as Sheriff Robicheaux

    Midcredits score: 52nd percentile of all films

  • Doc(2001)

    Show 1 episode · as Hal

    Midcredits score: 31st percentile of all shows

  • Blue Murder (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Daring & Grace (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Show 13 episodes · as Dick Daring Sr.

  • Deliberate Intent (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    as Brandenburg

  • The Crossing(2000)

    as Greene

    Midcredits score: 76th percentile of all films

  • Twice in a Lifetime (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Show 1 episode · as Jerry

  • Resurrection(1999)

    as Mr. Breslauer

    Midcredits score: 46th percentile of all films

  • Storm of the Century(1999)

    Show 2 episodes · as Lloyd Wishman

    Midcredits score: 63rd percentile of all shows

  • The Passion of Ayn Rand(1999)

    as Interviewer

    Midcredits score: 39th percentile of all films

  • The Boondock Saints(1999)

    as Detective Dolly

    Midcredits score: 92nd percentile of all films

  • Evidence of Blood(1998)

    as Norwood

    Midcredits score: 67th percentile of all films

  • Glory & Honor (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    as John Verhoeff

  • Breach of Faith: A Family of Cops II(1997)

    as Victor

    Midcredits score: 30th percentile of all films

  • La Femme Nikita(1997)

    Show 1 episode · as Anagar

    Midcredits score: 74th percentile of all shows

  • What Kind of Mother Are You? (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    as Judge Keiter

  • Once a Thief (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • PSI Factor: Chronicles of the Paranormal(1996)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

    Midcredits score: 53rd percentile of all shows

  • Goosebumps: Bad Hare Day (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    as El Sydney

  • The Stupids(1996)

    as Late-night show host

    Midcredits score: 14th percentile of all films

  • Night of the Twisters(1996)

    as Bob Iverson

    Midcredits score: 44th percentile of all films

  • Goosebumps(1995)

    Show 1 episode · as El Sydney

    Midcredits score: 81st percentile of all shows

  • Deadly Love (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as Sal Consentino

  • Darkman II: The Return of Durant(1995)

    as Eddie

    Midcredits score: 14th percentile of all films

  • When the Dark Man Calls (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as Howard Albright

  • Heritage Minutes: Sitting Bull (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as Walsh

  • Woman on the Run: The Lawrencia Bembenek Story (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    Show 2 episodes · as Detective Fell

  • Woman on Trial: The Lawrencia Bembenek Story(1993)

    as Detective Fell

    Midcredits score: 45th percentile of all films

  • Woman on the Ledge(1993)

    as Billy

    Midcredits score: 32nd percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Kung Fu: The Legend Continues(1993)

    Show 1 episode · as Hans · as John Oland

    Midcredits score: 30th percentile of all shows

  • Strange Horizons (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Pascal

  • Forever Knight(1992)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

    Midcredits score: 73rd percentile of all shows

  • Heritage Minutes (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    Show 1 episode · as Walsh

  • White Room (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    as Record Executive

  • The Last Winter (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    Actor

  • Day One (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Army Major

  • Physical Evidence(1989)

    as 1st Cop

    Midcredits score: 15th percentile of all films

  • War of the Worlds (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    Show 1 episode · as Marc Traynor · as Policeman

  • Three Men and a Baby(1987)

    as Telephone Installer

    Midcredits score: 49th percentile of all films

  • Echoes in the Darkness(1987)

    Show 2 episodes · as Don Reddin

    Midcredits score: 37th percentile of all shows

  • Sadie and Son (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    as Captain Ruggles

  • Friday the 13th: The Series (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    Show 1 episode · as Thomas 'Tommy' Christopher Dunn · as Walter Cromwell

  • Covert Action (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    as Sonny

  • The Day They Came to Arrest the Book (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    as Mr. Phelps

  • Whodunit? (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    as Jack Tanner

  • Night Heat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • A Whale for the Killing (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    as Johnny Goodenough

  • Hounds of Notre Dame(1980)

    as Ron Fryer

    Midcredits score: 73rd percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Powder Heads (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    as Striker

  • High-Ballin'(1978)

    as Harvey

    Midcredits score: 29th percentile of all films

  • Teleplay (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    Show 1 episode · as David

Career shape

Star power in the 92nd percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 75 titles from 1976 to 2021; peak year 1999.

Biggest box office

The Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day (2009)

$11M worldwide

Highest rated

The Boondock Saints (1999)

Midcredits 92nd

Film career

19762021

Peak 1999 · fewer prominent film roles lately. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting74 of 75: 74 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score47thProducing1 of 75: 1 only producing, 0 with another role

By decade

1970s2 · acting1980s15 · acting1990s28 · acting2000s12 · acting2010s16 · 15 acting · 1 crew2020s2 · acting

Billing

usually 10th · top billed in 0% of 14 roles
8797

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30; the columns are the share of top-billed roles in each era, 5-year spans from the year on the label, merged until each holds at least 5 roles.

How do David Ferry's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 40th percentile, the median of all 22; across their 12 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 38th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

38thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 12

Approval · how many liked their films

43rdpercentile
Typical film, the median of 12

Reach · how many have seen their films

64thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 12

Midcredits score across 39 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up9
  • 50th to 74th9
  • 25th to 49th16
  • Below 25th5

Shape of the crowd

15 of their 39 titles are Crowd Pleasers.

  • Universally Loved2
  • Divisive2
  • Cult Classic3
  • Crowd Pleaser15
  • Broadly Agreed4
  • Mixed13

Most divisive · actor

Left Behind II: Tribulation Force (2002)

91st percentile spread · 36% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

The Boondock Saints (1999)

Midcredits 92nd · 84% liked

Reviewers score the acting 62/100 in their films, across 12 reviewed titles; fans 73, detractors 40. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Who does David Ferry work with?

People who share at least 2 of David Ferry's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Peter Fonda shares the most, 3.

Directors

Actors

Composers, cinematographers and editors

Producers