David Tomlinson

Best known as a Supporting Actor based on credits in that role in 2 films, with $102,299,101 worldwide aggregate box office (rank #30,292)
Best-known acting roles: George Banks (Mary Poppins), Mr. Emelius Browne (Bedknobs and Broomsticks)
Born: May 7, 1917
Died: June 24, 2000
                                    

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Career Summary


  MoviesDomestic
Box Office		International
Box Office		Worldwide
Box Office
As an ActorSupporting2$102,272,145$26,956$102,299,101
Leading1$17,871,174$0$17,871,174

Latest Ranking on Selected Box Office Record Lists


RecordRankAmount
Top 100 Stars in Leading Roles at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 3,501-3,600) 3,567 $17,871,174
Top Stars at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 16,401-16,500) 16,477 $120,143,319
Top Stars at the International Box Office (Rank 70,101-70,200) 70,120 $26,956
Top 100 Stars in Leading Roles at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 5,001-5,100) 5,075 $17,871,174
Top Stars at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 29,501-29,600) 29,540 $120,170,275

See the Acting Credits tab for all Acting Box Office Records and the Technical Credits tab for all Technical Box Office Records.


Featured Blu-ray Review: Bedknobs and Broomsticks

August 9th, 2014

Bedknobs and Broomsticks came out in 1971 and was part of the lowest point of Disney's box office numbers. For instance, this film cost $20 million to make at the time, which was no small amount, but it only pulled in $17.87 million. It is making its way onto Blu-ray this week, but is it worth picking up? Or was it part of the reason Disney was struggling for so long? More...

Featured Blu-ray Review: Mary Poppins: 50th Anniversary Edition

December 9th, 2013

It's the 50th anniversary of Mary Poppins and Saving Mr. Banks is about to hit theaters. It's the perfect time for the film to make its high definition debut. So how does it look on Blu-ray? And is the total package worth picking up? Or should you stick with the 45th Anniversary DVD, which I previously reviewed? More...

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Release
Date		TitleRoleDomestic
Box Office		International
Box Office		Worldwide
Box Office
Dec 12, 2025Silent Night, Deadly N…
Oct 7, 1971Bedknobs and Broomsticks Mr. Emelius Browne $17,871,174$17,871,174
Aug 26, 1964Mary Poppins George Banks $102,272,145$26,956$102,299,101
 
Averages $60,071,660$26,956$60,085,138
Totals 3 $120,143,319$26,956$120,170,275


Leading or Lead Ensemble Roles


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Release
Date		TitleOpening
Weekend		Maximum
Theaters		Domestic
Box Office		Worldwide
Box Office		Domestic
Share
Oct 7, 1971Bedknobs and Broomsticks $17,871,174$17,871,174100.0%
 
Averages n/an/a$17,871,174$17,871,174100.0%
Totals 1 $17,871,174$17,871,174


Supporting Roles


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Release
Date		TitleOpening
Weekend		Maximum
Theaters		Domestic
Box Office		Worldwide
Box Office		Domestic
Share
Dec 12, 2025Silent Night, Deadly N…
Aug 26, 1964Mary Poppins $102,272,145$102,299,101100.0%
 
Averages n/an/a$102,272,145$102,299,101100.0%
Totals 2 $102,272,145$102,299,101

Latest Ranking on All Acting Box Office Record Lists


RecordRankAmount
Top 100 Stars in Leading Roles at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 3,501-3,600) 3,567 $17,871,174
Top 100 Stars in Supporting Roles at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 17,601-17,700) 17,606 $102,272,145
Top Live Action Stars at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 14,901-15,000) 14,966 $120,143,319
Top Above the Line Stars at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 3,201-3,300) 3,268 $120,143,319
Top Stars at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 16,401-16,500) 16,477 $120,143,319
Top 100 Stars in Supporting Roles at the International Box Office (Rank 62,501-62,600) 62,591 $26,956
Top Above the Line Stars at the International Box Office (Rank 18,001-18,100) 18,048 $26,956
Top Stars at the International Box Office (Rank 70,101-70,200) 70,120 $26,956
Top 100 Stars in Leading Roles at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 5,001-5,100) 5,075 $17,871,174
Top 100 Stars in Supporting Roles at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 30,201-30,300) 30,296 $102,299,101
Top Live Action Stars at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 27,201-27,300) 27,292 $120,170,275
Top Above the Line Stars at the Wordwide Box Office (Rank 4,801-4,900) 4,804 $120,170,275
Top Stars at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 29,501-29,600) 29,540 $120,170,275
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Based on Fiction Book/Short Story Movies (Rank 1,101-1,200) 1,171 $17,871,174
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Based on Fiction Book/Short Story Movies (Rank 1,401-1,500) 1,468 $17,871,174
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Live Action Movies (Rank 3,101-3,200) 3,105 $17,871,174
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Live Action Movies (Rank 4,401-4,500) 4,453 $17,871,174
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Historical Fiction Movies (Rank 701-800) 782 $17,871,174
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Historical Fiction Movies (Rank 1,001-1,100) 1,098 $17,871,174
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Musical Movies (Rank 201-300) 238 $17,871,174
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Musical Movies (Rank 201-300) 268 $17,871,174
Top Domestic Leading Stars for G Movies (Rank 201-300) 289 $17,871,174
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for G Movies (Rank 301-400) 308 $17,871,174
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Walt Disney Movies (Rank 701-800) 761 $17,871,174
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Walt Disney Movies (Rank 701-800) 779 $17,871,174

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