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James Carney

Acting
Freshness: Jan 25, 2026
10Total Films
7.3 Highest Rated
Born: Jan 16, 1911
Birth Place: Wandsworth, Surrey, England, UK

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of James Carney reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 10 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of James Carney's filmography leans towards the Drama 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 30% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), James Carney remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Alf's Button Afloat, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best James Carney Movies Ranked

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

★7.3
Alf's Button Afloat (1938) movie poster
★7.3

Alf's Button Afloat: Alf discovers that one of the buttons on his pyjamas is made from the metal of Aladdin's lamp and that when he cleans it

Alf's Button Afloat

1938•Comedy
★6.8
Rembrandt (1936) movie poster
★6.8

Rembrandt: A character study depicting the life of Rembrandt Van Rijn at the height of his fame in the mid 1600s. Beginning with th

Rembrandt

1936•Drama
★6.7
The Small Back Room (1949) movie poster
★6.7

The Small Back Room: As the Germans drop explosive booby-traps on 1943 Britain, the embittered expert who'll have to disarm them fights a pri

The Small Back Room

1949•Drama
★6.0
Anna Karenina (1948) movie poster
★6.0

Anna Karenina: In Imperial Russia, Anna, wife of the officer Karenin, goes to Moscow to visit her brother. On the way, she meets charmi

Anna Karenina

1948•Drama
★5.8
Face the Music (1954) movie poster
★5.8

Face the Music: A famed trumpet player is suspected of murdering a blues singer. Using only two minor clues, he narrows the suspects to

Face the Music

1954•Crime

Complete Filmography & Success Status

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

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1954 Face the Music Barman Mickey Average Similar →
1954 Impulse Jack Forrester Flop Similar →
1950 Dance Hall Mike Average Similar →
1949 The Small Back Room - Hit Similar →
1948 Anna Karenina Vronsky's Batman Average Similar →
1940 Busman's Honeymoon Constable Sellon Average Similar →
1940 Dr. O'Dowd O'Hara Flop Similar →
1938 Alf's Button Afloat Lieut. Hardy R.M. Hit Similar →
1937 Said O'Reilly to McNab Terence O'Reilly Flop Similar →
1936 Rembrandt Peasant Lad Hit Similar →

James Carney - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of James Carney?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring James Carney is "Alf's Button Afloat" with a rating of 7.3/10.

How many movies has James Carney acted in?

James Carney has been featured in at least 10 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by James Carney?

Other notable films include "Rembrandt", "The Small Back Room", and "Anna Karenina".