Director · Actor · Writer · Producer
David Cross
136 credited titles on WatchWise
David Cross (born April 4, 1964) is an American actor, writer and stand-up comedian perhaps best known for his work on HBO's sketch comedy series Mr. Show and for his role as Tobias Fünke in the Fox sitcom Arrested Development.
Associated lifetime gross
$631M
Combined reported budget
$199M
Gross / budget
3.2x
Bankability Index
40 / 100
Associated performance by genre
Worldwide gross by tagged contribution — US$.
Comedy
$520M · 12 films · 42% hit
Drama
$105M · 5 films · 80% hit
Thriller
$3.8M · 1 film · 100% hit
Action
$2.4M · 1 film · 100% hit
Bankability assessment
40/100Developing verified track record
Films measured × gross-vs-budget efficiency, weighted by billing prominence — lead roles and directing count fully, minor roles fractionally. Association, not attribution — not a claim that this individual caused the revenue.
Filmography cards
Each title carries role, budget, worldwide gross and commercial verdict.
2008 · Comedy
Kung Fu Panda
Minor role
B $130M | G $632M
Hit2016 · Comedy
Kung Fu Panda 3
Minor role
B $145M | G $521M
Hit2009 · Comedy
Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel
Supporting
B $75M | G $443M
Blockbuster2010 · Comedy
Megamind
Supporting
B $130M | G $322M
Profitable2004 · Drama
The Aviator
Minor role
B $110M | G $214M
ProfitableDirected (2)
Acted in (121)
Titles are ones WatchWise has catalogued so far — not necessarily a complete filmography.
