James Duval
ActingAbout James Duval
James "Jimmy" Edward Duval (born September 10, 1972) is an American actor, who is most famous for his roles in the Gregg Araki "Teenage Apocalypse" trilogy in addition to Frank in Donnie Darko, Miguel in Independence Day, and Singh in Go.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of James Duval reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Comedy
The majority of James Duval's filmography leans towards the Comedy 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 26% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), James Duval remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Donnie Darko, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best James Duval Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from James Duval's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of James Duval.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | The Legend of Catclaws Mountain | Marcus McKinley | Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | Aftermath | Martin | Flop | Similar → |
| 2023 | Free LSD | Homeless Man / The Producer | Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | Tales from the Other Side | Elijah | Flop | Similar → |
| 2022 | The Runner | Television Announcer | Average | Similar → |
| 2022 | I, Challenger | Sid | Flop | Similar → |
| 2022 | Nightshade | Officer Camello | Flop | Similar → |
| 2021 | Under the Palm Tree | Dan Taylor | Flop | Similar → |
| 2020 | Beast Mode | Huckle Saxton | Flop | Similar → |
| 2019 | From the Dead | Eddie | Flop | Similar → |
| 2018 | American Nightmares | Felix | Flop | Similar → |
| 2017 | Spreading Darkness | Mark Minscourri | Flop | Similar → |
| 2016 | Deus ex Machina: The Philosophy of 'Donnie Darko' | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | Punk's Dead: SLC Punk 2 | John The Mod | Flop | Similar → |
| 2015 | Tales of Halloween | Dante | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | Appetites | Paul | Flop | Similar → |
| 2014 | Catch of the Day | Detective Alex Hoyt | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | Prevertere | Blade | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | American Idiots | Arrowroot | Flop | Similar → |
| 2012 | Sushi Girl | Francis | Flop | Similar → |
| 2011 | The Black Belle | James Duval (as Jimmy Duval) | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | Alyce Kills | Vince | Flop | Similar → |
| 2011 | Touchback | Rodriguez | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Kaboom | The Messiah | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | Caller ID: Entity | Miles | Flop | Similar → |
| 2009 | Cornered! | Jimmy | Flop | Similar → |
| 2009 | Thirsty | Beverage Announcer (voice) | Flop | Similar → |
| 2008 | The Art of Travel | Taylor 'One Ball' | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | Evilution | Asia Mark | Flop | Similar → |
| 2005 | Chasing Ghosts | Dmitri Parramatti | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | #1 Fan: A Darkomentary | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Standing Still | Store Clerk | Flop | Similar → |
| 2004 | Open House | Joel Rodman | Flop | Similar → |
| 2004 | Frog-g-g! | Freb | Flop | Similar → |
| 2003 | May | Blank | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Comic Book Villains | Baz | Flop | Similar → |
| 2002 | Scumrock | Drew | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | Amerikana | Chris | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | The Doe Boy | Hunter | Flop | Similar → |
| 2001 | Donnie Darko | Frank | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | Gone in Sixty Seconds | Freb | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | Go | Singh | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | SLC Punk | John the Mod | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | The Clown at Midnight | George | Flop | Similar → |
| 1997 | River Made to Drown In | Jaime | Flop | Similar → |
| 1997 | Nowhere | Dark | Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | Independence Day | Miguel | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | The Doom Generation | Jordan White | Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Totally F***ed Up | Andy | Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Mod Fuck Explosion | Smack (Biker) | Flop | Similar → |
James Duval - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of James Duval?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring James Duval is "Donnie Darko" with a rating of 7.8/10.
How many movies has James Duval acted in?
James Duval has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by James Duval?
Other notable films include "SLC Punk", "Free LSD", and "Go".