James Guilfoyle

Acting

Freshness: Jan 22, 2026

12Total Films

7.1 Highest Rated

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of James Guilfoyle reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 12 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of James Guilfoyle'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 17% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), James Guilfoyle remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Another Thin Man, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best James Guilfoyle Movies Ranked

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

★7.1

★7.1

Another Thin Man: Not even the joys of parenthood can stop married sleuths Nick and Nora Charles from investigating a murder on a Long Isl

Another Thin Man

1939•Comedy

★6.5

Riders of Death Valley (1941) movie poster

★6.5

Riders of Death Valley: The Saturday matinee crowd got two cowboy stars for the price of one in this lavishly budgeted western serial starring f

Riders of Death Valley

1941•Action

★6.3

★6.3

Sky Murder: This final Carter film is a lot of fun, with Nick (unwillingly, at first) taking on a ring of Fifth Columnists (since th

Sky Murder

1940•Comedy

★6.0

★6.0

After the Dance: Though he was protecting her when he accidentally killed a man, Mabel Kane (Thelma Todd) refuses to testify on behalf of

After the Dance

1935•Drama

★6.0

★6.0

The Living Bible: Witness the story of Jesus, beginning with his birth in Bethlehem, to his crucifixion, death, and triumphant resurrectio

The Living Bible

1952•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

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

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1952	The Living Bible	Pharisee	Average	Similar →
1951	All That I Have	Sam	Flop	Similar →
1949	Alimony	Paul Klinger	Average	Similar →
1941	Riders of Death Valley	Judge Knox [Chs. 2, 13-14]	Hit	Similar →
1940	Sky Murder	Munn	Average	Similar →
1940	Riders of Pasco Basin	John Evans	Flop	Similar →
1939	Another Thin Man	Jake (uncredited)	Hit	Similar →
1937	The Gold Racket	Hotdog Stand Proprietor	Flop	Similar →
1936	I'll Name the Murderer	Lou Baron	Flop	Similar →
1935	After the Dance	Milkman	Average	Similar →
1931	The Criminal Code	Detective Doran	Average	Similar →
1929	Speakeasy	Davey	Flop	Similar →

James Guilfoyle - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of James Guilfoyle?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring James Guilfoyle is "Another Thin Man" with a rating of 7.1/10.

How many movies has James Guilfoyle acted in?

James Guilfoyle has been featured in at least 12 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by James Guilfoyle?

Other notable films include "Riders of Death Valley", "Sky Murder", and "After the Dance".