David Arquette

ActorCrewProducerDirectorWriter Sep 8 (age 54) Winchester, Virginia, USA 1987–2026 (39 year career)

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Biography

David Arquette (born September 8, 1971) is an American actor, former professional wrestler, director, producer, and fashion designer. In acting, he is best known for his role as Dewey Riley in the slasher film franchise Scream, for which he won a Teen Choice Award and two Blockbuster Entertainment Awards. As a professional wrestler, he is best remembered for his 2000 stint in World Championship Wrestling (WCW), where he won the WCW World Heavyweight Championship and headlined the Slamboree pay-p…

Known For

Film

Scream

Dewey Riley

Film

CSI: Miami

Director

Film

Scream

Dewey Riley

Film

Scream 2

Dewey Riley

Film

Bone Tomahawk

Purvis

Film

Scream 4

Dewey Riley

Film

Scream 3

Dewey Riley

Film

Medium

Director

Filmography

Acting (193)

Movies (130)

Scream 7

2026

as Dewey Riley

5.8

Without Prejudice

2026 Upcoming

as Harvey (age 45)

Jun 26

Twisting the Knife

as Self

The Unholy Trinity

as Father Jacob

The Making of The Tripper

2025

as Self

Mob Cops

2025

as Sammy Canzano

6.0

Baller State of Mind: The Philosophy of David Arquette

2025

as Self

10.0

American Clown

2025

as Self

The Perfect Gamble

as Charlie

The Good Half

as Rick Barona

On Sacred Ground

as Elliot

Quantum Cowboys

as Colfax

Scream

as Dewey Riley

The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry

as Lambiase

Ghosts of the Ozarks

as Douglas

The Quarry

as Chris Hackett

La misura della felicità

2022

7.3

Domino: Battle of the Bones

as Walter

kid 90

as Self

Dr. Bird's Advice for Sad Poets

2021

as Xavier

6.9

Blackjack: The Jackie Ryan Story

as Big Jack

Spree

as Kris Kunkle

Kiss the Ground

as Self

You Cannot Kill David Arquette

as Self

12 Hour Shift

as Jefferson

The Rocky Horror Musical Live Stream

as Eddie

Saving Flora

as Henry

Mope

as Rocket

Mob Town

as Sgt. Ed Croswell

The Old Man's Hand

as Vinnie

2099: The Soldier Protocol

as Dr. Emmett Snyder

Valerie

as Self

The Miseducation of Bindu

2019

as Bill

5.2

NWA New Years Clash

2019

Jenny Lewis' On The Line Online

2019

as Self

Warrior Wrestling 2

The Big Break

as Lt. Ramirez

Sk8 Dawg

as Buddy (voice)

Memphis Fire

as Johnny Roberts

High Voltage

as Jimmy

Bachelor Lions

as David Myers

RISE 10: Insanity

Once Upon a Time in Venice

2017

as Diesel Stone

5.2

Amanda & Jack Go Glamping

2017

as Jack Spencer

4.6

When the Starlight Ends

as Bill

Casual Encounters

as Louis

Pee-wee's Big Holiday

as DJ

Evan's Crime

as Frank Coleman

Sold

as Sam

Entourage

as David Arquette

Bone Tomahawk

as Purvis

Just Before I Go

as Albert Danzig

Orion

Field of Lost Shoes

as Captain Henry A. DuPont

6.1

Wrestling Isn't Wrestling

2015

as Non-Fan

8.0

Jake And Never Land Pirates: Jake Vs. Hook

2014

as Skully

10.0

Muffin Top: A Love Story

as Cameron Scott

The Key

as Jack

Happy Face Killer

as Keith Hunter Jesperson

5.2

Jake and the Never Land Pirates: Battle for the Book

as Skully (voice)

Bulletproof

as (Cameo Role)

Jake and the Never Land Pirates: Peter Pan Returns

as Skully

The Cottage

as Robert Mars

Scream 4

as Dewey Riley

Conception

as Paul Reynolds

Scream: The Inside Story

2011

as Self

6.0

The Making of 'Scream 4'

2011

as Self

Still Screaming: The Ultimate Scary Movie Retrospective

2011

as Self

7.7

The Legend of Hallowdega

2010

as Kiyash Monsef

4.0

The Land of the Astronauts

2010

as Jack

6.3

The Rise & Fall of WCW

2009

as Self (archive footage)

7.2

The Butler's In Love

2008

as Robert

Hamlet 2

as Gary

Nosebleed

The Darwin Awards

as Harvey

Alexis Arquette: She's My Brother

2007

as Self

The Tripper

as Muff

Time Bomb

as Mike Bookman

Rising Son: The Legend of Skateboarder Christian Hosoi

2006

as Self

5.4

The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl

as Max's Dad

Slingshot

as Ash

WWE WrestleMania 21

as David Arquette

A Foreign Affair

as Josh Adams

Riding the Bullet

as George Staub

Never Die Alone

as Paul

Stealing Sinatra

as Barry Keenan

Eight Legged Freaks

as Chris McCormick

It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie

as Daniel

Happy Here and Now

as Eddie

3000 Miles to Graceland

as Gus

The Grey Zone

as Hoffman

See Spot Run

as Gordon

The Shrink Is In

as Henry Popopolis

Scream 3

as Dewey Riley

Ready to Rumble

as Gordie Boggs

WCW New Blood Rising

as David Arquette (Appearance)

WCW Slamboree 2000

as David Arquette

Muppets from Space

as Dr. Tucker

Ravenous

as Cleaves

Never Been Kissed

as Rob Geller

The Runner

as Bartender

Free Money

as Ned Jebee

RPM

as Luke Delson

The Alarmist

as Tommy Hudler

Scream 2

as Dewey Riley

Kiss & Tell

as Skippy the Forensics Man

2.5

Dream with the Fishes

as Terry

Scream

as Dewey Riley

Beautiful Girls

as Bobby Conway

Johns

as John

Skin & Bone

as Buzz Head

Fall Time

as David

Wild Bill

as Jack McCall

Airheads

as Carter

Frank & Jesse

as (uncredited)

Roadracers

as Dude Delaney

The Road Killers

as Bobby

At Home with the Webbers

as Johnny Webber

Grey Knight

as Murphy

An Ambush of Ghosts

Buffy the Vampire Slayer

1992

as Benny

5.6

Where the Day Takes You

1992

as Rob

6.1

In Every Dream Home

Adultland

as Shawn

Baller State of Mind: The Philosophy of David Arquette

as Self

The Night Driver

Chuck Hank and the San Diego Twins

as Lordy P

3.8

Green River Killer

Kill or Be Killed

Crazy Sunshine: The Mess We Made

Television (63)

Hollywood Squares

as Self

Pee-wee as Himself

as Self

Mrs. Davis

as Monty Abbott

The Jennifer Hudson Show

2022

as Self

5.6

Hey! (EW)

2022

as David Arquette

This Fool

as Kirk

Barmageddon

as Self - Contestant

The Drew Barrymore Show

as Self

Deputy

as Roger Durbin

Tamron Hall

as Self - Guest

A Little Late with Lilly Singh

as Self

Creepshow

as Sheriff Deke

Dark Side of the Ring

2019

as Self

8.2

WWE Backstage

2019

as David Arquette

Carter

2018

as Himself

6.7

Eli Roth's History of Horror

2018

as Self

6.5

Rob Riggle's Ski Master Academy

2018

as David Arquette

8.0

Carpool Karaoke: The Series

as Self

Drop the Mic

as Self

The $100,000 Pyramid

as Self

To Tell the Truth

as Self - Panelist

Match Game

as Self - Panelist

Hollywood Medium with Tyler Henry

as Self - Guest

Kocktails With Khloé

as Self

Sigmund and the Sea Monsters

2016

7.3

Celebrity Family Feud

2015

as Self - Contestant

7.8

Late Night with Seth Meyers

as Self

Celebrity Name Game

as Self

Jake's Buccaneer Blast

2014

as Skully (voice)

Cleaners

as Frank Barnes

Ridiculousness

as Self

Jake and the Never Land Pirates

2011

as Skully (voice)

6.2

Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen

as Self - Guest

Cougar Town

as Daniel

Pushing Daisies

as Randy Mann

In Case of Emergency

as Jason Ventress

Dancing with the Stars

as Self - Contestant

My Name Is Earl

as Sweet Johnny

Medium

as Michael 'Lucky' Benoit

7.5

So You Think You Can Dance

2005

6.8

On Air with Ryan Seacrest

2004

as Self

9.5

100 Scariest Movie Moments

as Self

Jimmy Kimmel Live!

as Self - Guest

Static Shock

as Leech (voice)

Son of the Beach

Pelswick

as Mr. Jimmy (voice)

The Hughleys

as Mr. Smith

The View

as Self

Dead Man's Walk

as Augustus McCrae

MADtv

as Self

Double Rush

as Hunter

Friends

as Malcolm

Rebel Highway

as Dude Delaney

Late Night with Conan O'Brien

as Self - Guest

Intimate Portrait

as Self

Cruel Doubt

as Josh Duggan

Beverly Hills, 90210

as Dennis 'Diesel' Stone

Blossom

The Outsiders

as Two Bit Mathews

Parenthood

as Tod Hawks

LIVE with Kelly and Mark

as Self - Guest

Kids' Choice Awards

as Self - Co-Host

Dispatches

Crew (24)

Movies (18)

The House from...

2024

Thanks

7.0

The First Step

2023

Executive Producer

Ghosts of the Ozarks

2022

Producer

5.2

Sea Gypsies: The Plutonium Dome

2022

Producer

Domino: Battle of the Bones

2021

Executive Producer

4.0

You Cannot Kill David Arquette

Executive Producer

12 Hour Shift

Producer

Valerie

Executive Producer

Survivor's Guide to Prison

Producer

Just Before I Go

Executive Producer

The Butler's In Love

Director

The Butler's In Love

2008

Producer

The Tripper

Director

The Tripper

Producer

The Tripper

Screenplay

Bigger Than the Sky

Producer

Happy Here and Now

Associate Producer

In Every Dream Home

Executive Producer

Television (6)

Cougar Town

Producer

Dirt

Director

Dirt

Producer

Medium

Director

Daisy Does America

Producer

CSI: Miami

2002

Director

7.7