David Strathairnscreen performanceDavid Strathairn plays Dave in Nomadland.
1 linked movie guide in this sequence
FILM POSTER · NomadlandNomadland
Dave
Film guide, starting point, and performer.
Dave appears in Nomadland (2021), portrayed by David Strathairn. This page focuses on that specific screen performance and the movie around it.
Film guide · 1 film · 2021 · 1 performerTHE MOVIE
Dave on screen
One focused screen portrayal, with the performer and movie linked directly below.
Film guide · 1 film · 2021Main sequence runtime: 1h 48m
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- 01MoviHero score84/100WORTH IT
THE PERFORMANCE
Who plays Dave?
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David Strathairnscreen performanceWHY THE CHARACTER WORKS
What defines Dave
David Strathairn’s performance in Nomadland is the center of this character page. With only one film in the current screen path, the useful comparison is between the character, the performer and the role that film asks them to play—not an invented larger timeline.
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Dave and Fern both appear in Nomadland.
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Dave and Gay both appear in Nomadland.
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Dave and Linda both appear in Nomadland.
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Dave and Swankie both appear in Nomadland.
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