James Donnelly

Acting

Freshness: Jan 25, 2026

13Total Films

6.0 Highest Rated

Born: Apr 6, 1930

Birth Place: Birkenhead, England, UK

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of James Donnelly reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 13 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of James Donnelly'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 0% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), James Donnelly remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Boy Soldier, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best James Donnelly Movies Ranked

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

★6.0

★6.0

Boy Soldier: A young Welsh soldier on duty in Northern Ireland finds himself used as a political pawn, following a tragic incident du

Boy Soldier

1987•Drama

★5.1

They Came from Beyond Space (1967) movie poster

★5.1

They Came from Beyond Space: When meteors in a curious V-formation crash on a Cornwall field, an alien force possesses several scientists and infects

They Came from Beyond Space

1967•Sci-Fi

★5.0

★5.0

Giro City: Welsh investigative journalists set out to cover the Troubles in Northern Ireland only to unearth censorship and corrupt

Giro City

1982•Thriller

★4.7

★4.7

Murphy's Stroke: The horse Gay Future is at the centre of an Irish betting syndicate in 1974 which saw trainer Antony Collins present a p

Murphy's Stroke

1980•Drama

★3.8

★3.8

The Wife Swappers: Six stories involving wife and husband swapping/swinging, are described in titillating detail while analyzed by a pseudo

The Wife Swappers

1970•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

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

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1989	A Casualty of War	Steven Johnson	Flop	Similar →
1988	The Most Dangerous Man in the World	Lyubov	Flop	Similar →
1988	Reasonable Force	D.C.S. Passmore	Flop	Similar →
1988	Crossfire	Thomas Mallin	Flop	Similar →
1987	Boy Soldier	Truscott-Jones	Average	Similar →
1982	Giro City	James	Flop	Similar →
1980	Murphy's Stroke	Maguire	Flop	Similar →
1972	Suburban Wives	Sheila's Client	Flop	Similar →
1970	The Wife Swappers	Paul	Flop	Similar →
1970	Rumour	-	Flop	Similar →
1967	They Came from Beyond Space	Guard at Farm Gate	Flop	Similar →
1967	The Lump	Maguire	Flop	Similar →
1966	The Stable Door	-	Flop	Similar →

James Donnelly - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of James Donnelly?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring James Donnelly is "Boy Soldier" with a rating of 6.0/10.

How many movies has James Donnelly acted in?

James Donnelly has been featured in at least 13 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by James Donnelly?

Other notable films include "They Came from Beyond Space", "Giro City", and "Murphy's Stroke".