James Bidgood - Actor Profile

James Bidgood

Directing
Freshness: Jan 28, 2026
5Total Films
6.5 Highest Rated
Born: Mar 28, 1933
Birth Place: Madison, Wisconsin, USA

About James Bidgood

James Alan Bidgood was an American filmmaker, photographer, and visual and performance artist, known for his highly stylized and homoerotic works. In his photographs and films, he pays homage to the youthful male body via elaborate stagings of his romantically shimmering visions of a homoerotic paradise.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of James Bidgood reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 5 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Documentary

The majority of James Bidgood's filmography leans towards the Documentary genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 20% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), James Bidgood remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in P.S. Burn This Letter Please, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best James Bidgood Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from James Bidgood's career based on audience ratings.

★6.5
P.S. Burn This Letter Please (2020) movie poster
★6.5

P.S. Burn This Letter Please: A box found in an abandoned storage unit unearths a time capsule of correspondences from a forgotten era: the undergroun

P.S. Burn This Letter Please

2020•Documentary
★5.8
The Queer Reveries of James Bidgood (1999) movie poster
★5.8

The Queer Reveries of James Bidgood: A French television documentary about Pink Narcisus, one of the earliest openly gay art house movies from the early 70’s

The Queer Reveries of James Bidgood

1999•Documentary
★5.7
Keep the Lights On (2012) movie poster
★5.7

Keep the Lights On: Documentary filmmaker Erik and closeted lawyer Paul meet through a casual encounter, but they find a deeper connection a

Keep the Lights On

2012•Drama
★1.0
Ten More Good Years (2007) movie poster
★1.0

Ten More Good Years: LGBT Elders often age alone, without financial stability and at times find themselves returning to the closet. These iss

Ten More Good Years

2007•Documentary
★0.0
Velvet Vision: The Story of James Bidgood and the Making of Pink Narcissus (2025) movie poster
★0.0

Velvet Vision: The Story of James Bidgood and the Making of Pink Narcissus: Velvet Vision is a raw and intimate portrait of James Bidgood, the visionary artist behind the cult classic Pink Narciss

Velvet Vision: The Story of James Bidgood and the Making of Pink Narcissus

2025•Documentary

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of James Bidgood.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 Velvet Vision: The Story of James Bidgood and the Making of Pink Narcissus Self Flop Similar →
2020 P.S. Burn This Letter Please Himself Hit Similar →
2012 Keep the Lights On James Bidgood Average Similar →
2007 Ten More Good Years Himself Flop Similar →
1999 The Queer Reveries of James Bidgood Himself Average Similar →

James Bidgood - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of James Bidgood?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring James Bidgood is "P.S. Burn This Letter Please" with a rating of 6.5/10.

How many movies has James Bidgood acted in?

James Bidgood has been featured in at least 5 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by James Bidgood?

Other notable films include "The Queer Reveries of James Bidgood", "Keep the Lights On", and "Ten More Good Years".