Biography
David Foley (born January 4, 1963) is a Canadian comedian, writer, director, and producer best known for his work in The Kids in the Hall, NewsRadio, A Bug's Life, and Celebrity Poker Showdown.
Also known as
데이브 폴리 · David Foley · دیو فولی
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Roles across career
Titles counted once; a person can act and direct on the same film (roles merged).
165
Acting credits
4
Directing
5
Writing
5
Other crew
Most critically rated
Highest TMDB score (min 100 votes)
- 1
★ 8.5Adventure Time
2010 · tv · as Warren Ampersand (voice)
- 2
★ 8.3Fargo
2014 · tv · as Danish Graves
- 3
★ 8.3It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia
2005 · tv · as Principal MacIntyre
- 4
★ 8.1How I Met Your Mother
2005 · tv · as Mr. Bloom
- 5
★ 8.1Scrubs
2001 · tv · as Dr. Hedrick
- 6
★ 8.1From the Earth to the Moon
1998 · tv · as Alan Bean
- 7
★ 8.0The Batman
2004 · tv · as Francis (voice)
- 8
★ 8.0Young Sheldon
2017 · tv · as Gary O'Brien
Most commercially successful
Highest TMDB vote count (attention / reach proxy; not box office)
Career timeline
By release / first air year · movie & TV merged
1975 1 title(s)
1986 1 title(s)
1987 2 title(s)
1994 1 title(s)
1995 3 title(s)
1996 3 title(s)
1997 3 title(s)
1998 5 title(s)
1999 4 title(s)
2000 1 title(s)
2001 8 title(s)
Committed
tv · Acting · ★ 10.0
Grounded for Life
tv · as Derek Purcell · ★ 6.8
Monkeybone
movie · as Herb · ★ 5.2
On the Line
movie · as Higgins · ★ 4.8
Scrubs
tv · as Dr. Hedrick · ★ 8.1
The Kids in the Hall: Same Guys, New Dresses
movie · as Himself, Director · ★ 7.0
The Tick
tv · as Francis · ★ 7.3
What's Up, Peter Fuddy?
movie · Acting
2002 7 title(s)
Dave Foley's The True Meaning of Christmas Specials
movie · as Himself / David Bowie, Director, Executive Producer, Writer · ★ 6.0
Fancy Dancing
movie · as Nat · ★ 7.0
Run Ronnie Run
movie · as Network Executive #1 · ★ 5.9
Stark Raving Mad
movie · as Roy · ★ 6.1
Swindle
movie · as Michael Barnes · ★ 4.6
The Kids in the Hall: Tour of Duty
movie · as Various · ★ 5.0
What's New, Scooby-Doo?
tv · as Laslow Oswald (voice) · ★ 7.8
2003 9 title(s)
Celebrity Poker Showdown
tv · as Self - Host · ★ 7.5
Grind
movie · as Tour Manager · ★ 6.0
I'm with Her
tv · as Principal Harris · ★ 6.8
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
tv · as Self - Guest · ★ 5.3
Las Vegas
tv · as Mertens · ★ 7.0
Lilo & Stitch: The Series
tv · as Priest (voice) · ★ 7.4
My Boss's Daughter
movie · as Henderson (uncredited) · ★ 5.1
Real Time with Bill Maher
tv · as Self · ★ 6.1
The Cat in the Hat
movie · Script, Thanks · ★ 5.3
2004 11 title(s)
Childstar
movie · as Philip Templeman · ★ 5.2
Desperate Housewives
tv · as Monroe carter · ★ 7.9
Employee of the Month
movie · as Eric · ★ 5.7
Father of the Pride
tv · as Kelsey Grammer's Cat (voice) · ★ 5.0
Ham & Cheese
movie · as Tom Brennenmen · ★ 2.8
Joey
tv · as Dave Foley · ★ 6.3
Prom Queen: The Marc Hall Story
movie · as Mr. Warrick · ★ 5.9
Stargate Atlantis
tv · as Malcolm Tunney · ★ 8.0
The Batman
tv · as Francis (voice) · ★ 8.0
Tom Goes to the Mayor
tv · as Dr. Dave Foley (voice) · ★ 6.9
White Coats
movie · as Dr. Denton Whiteside · ★ 5.1
2005 7 title(s)
Hot Properties
tv · Acting · ★ 7.7
How I Met Your Mother
tv · as Mr. Bloom · ★ 8.1
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia
tv · as Principal MacIntyre · ★ 8.3
Robot Chicken
tv · as Filk/space invader/Alan sherwood · ★ 7.6
Robson Arms
tv · as Chuck Hoskins · ★ 5.2
Sky High
movie · as Mr. Boy · ★ 6.3
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson
tv · as Self · ★ 6.8
2006 6 title(s)
2007 7 title(s)
California Dreaming
movie · as Stu Gainor · ★ 4.0
Carpoolers
tv · as Mr. Latero · ★ 6.9
LA Blues
movie · as Neil
Netherbeast Incorporated
movie · as Henry Welby · ★ 4.8
Postal
movie · as Uncle Dave · ★ 4.6
Thank God You're Here
tv · as Self - Judge
The Pixar Story
movie · as Flik (voice) (archive footage) · ★ 7.5
2008 7 title(s)
Carfuckers
movie · as Henry Ford · ★ 3.0
In Plain Sight
tv · as Horst Vanderhof · ★ 7.0
Less Than Kind
tv · as Dr. Raymond Sheasgreen · ★ 7.0
Leverage
tv · as Eben Dooley Jr. · ★ 7.6
Paradise
movie · as John (voice) · ★ 6.0
The Kids in the Hall: Sketchfest Tribute
movie · Acting
True Jackson, VP
tv · as Ted Bagley, Jr. · ★ 7.9
2009 5 title(s)
2010 8 title(s)
Adventure Time
tv · as Warren Ampersand (voice) · ★ 8.5
Coopers' Camera
movie · as Bill Davidson · ★ 4.4
Hot in Cleveland
tv · as Dr. Moore, as Bob · ★ 7.2
Justified
tv · as Scott Fenton · ★ 8.0
Pound Puppies
tv · as Agent Rick (voice) · ★ 5.3
Prep & Landing Stocking Stuffer: Operation: Secret Santa
movie · as Wayne (voice) · ★ 6.6
The Kids in the Hall: Death Comes to Town
tv · Acting, Writer · ★ 6.3
Vampires Suck
movie · as Principal Smith · ★ 4.4
2011 7 title(s)
6 Month Rule
movie · as Charles · ★ 4.9
Color Me Obsessed: A Film About The Replacements
movie · as Self · ★ 7.0
Dan Vs.
tv · as Chris (voice) · ★ 7.9
Friends with Benefits
tv · as Keith · ★ 6.5
How to Be a Gentleman
tv · as Jerry · ★ 4.4
Monster Brawl
movie · as Buzz Chambers · ★ 4.1
Prep & Landing: Naughty vs. Nice
movie · as Wayne (voice) · ★ 7.0
2012 8 title(s)
Comedy Bang! Bang!
tv · as The Bomber, as King Arthur · ★ 6.3
Freeloaders
movie · as Dave Foley · ★ 4.6
Last Call
movie · as Mr. Nunley · ★ 3.7
Prep & Landing: Totally Tinsel Collection
movie · as Wayne (voice) · ★ 9.2
Servitude
movie · as Godfrey · ★ 4.7
The Immigrant
movie · as Tim Terry · ★ 4.0
Unsupervised
tv · as Darren (voice) · ★ 6.7
Veep
tv · as Osmo Häkkinen · ★ 7.5
2013 6 title(s)
2014 6 title(s)
2015 9 title(s)
Being Canadian
movie · as Self · ★ 5.6
Celebrity Family Feud
tv · as Self · ★ 7.6
Dinner at Tiffani's
tv · as Self
Dr. Ken
tv · as Pat · ★ 5.6
Fresh Off the Boat
tv · as Principal Reed · ★ 7.2
Harvey Beaks
tv · as Moff (voice) · ★ 6.4
Superstore
tv · as Lowell Anderson · ★ 7.5
The Odd Couple
tv · as Roy · ★ 5.8
Trevor Moore: High In Church
movie · as Illuminati · ★ 7.3
2016 4 title(s)
2017 1 title(s)
2018 4 title(s)
2020 2 title(s)
2022 7 title(s)
Dark Side of Comedy
tv · as Self - Narrator (voice) · ★ 8.2
LOL: Last One Laughing Canada
tv · as Self - Contestant · ★ 5.3
Super PupZ
tv · as Professor Dennis · ★ 8.5
The Kids in the Hall
tv · Acting, Executive Producer, Creator · ★ 6.6
The Kids in the Hall: Comedy Punks
movie · as Self · ★ 8.0
The Kids in the Hall: Comedy Punks
tv · Acting · ★ 5.3
The Paloni Show! Halloween Special!
movie · as Owl (voice) · ★ 6.4
