David Arquette

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Characters played by David Arquette

Dewey Riley — Scream 7 (2026)

Dedicated police officer and veteran investigator of the Ghostface killings.

Dewey Riley — Scream (1996)

Loyal deputy turned sheriff, dedicated protector of Sidney and Woodsboro.

Dewey Riley — Scream (2022)

Dedicated law enforcement officer who protects survivors and provides tactical support.

Dewey Riley — Scream 4 (2011)

Veteran sheriff deputy turned police chief, dedicated to protecting Woodsboro from Ghostface killers.

Dewey Riley — Scream 2 (1997)

Loyal deputy turned police chief, protects Sidney and Gale across decades.

Dewey Riley — Scream 3 (2000)

Dedicated deputy sheriff who repeatedly faces Ghostface to protect survivors.

Hoffman — The Grey Zone (2001)

Hoffman is a Sonderkommando prisoner assigned to issue instructions during the extermination process. After killing a fearful prisoner in frustration, he discovers a young survivor beneath the bodies and helps bring her to Nyiszli. He participates in the uprising and later realizes that the girl will not truly be spared.

Max's Dad — The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl (2005)

Struggling father of Max, separated from his wife, loves his son.

Chris McCormick — Eight Legged Freaks (2002)

Chris returns to Prosperity after years away, believing his late father discovered gold in the mine. He challenges Wade, begins a romance with Samantha Parker, confronts the giant spiders, rescues Gladys, destroys the infestation, and ultimately reopens the mine.

Purvis — Bone Tomahawk (2015)

Purvis is a brigand who discovers a Native American burial site with Buddy and escapes when their group is attacked. He buries stolen loot near Bright Hope, is reported by Chicory, and is shot and captured by Hunt. The troglodytes later kill and eat him before the rescue party arrives.

Rob Geller — Never Been Kissed (1999)

Josie's supportive brother who was once the most popular boy in his high school. He goes undercover as a student to help her socialize and overcome her fears. Though his deception is exposed, Josie redeems him by securing a baseball coaching position for him.

Father Jacob — The Unholy Trinity (2025)

A hired gunman posing as a stage actor who holds Henry hostage to extract Isaac's confession. He leads a violent assault on the protagonists but is ultimately killed during the shootout at the town's meeting place.

Career Overview

David Arquette has 178 screen credits in a career dating back to 1988. Their work spans 5 cinematic universes — most prominently Scream with 6 titles. Signature works include Jake and the Never Land Pirates, Scream, Scream. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
178
Birth Date
1971-09-08
Birth Place
Winchester, Virginia, USA

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 5 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q294185), public domain (CC0).