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James Maloney

Acting
Freshness: Jan 25, 2026
9Total Films
7.5 Highest Rated
Born: Jun 27, 1915
Birth Place: Hartford, Connecticut, USA

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of James Maloney reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 9 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Western

The majority of James Maloney's filmography leans towards the Western 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 56% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), James Maloney remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in A Lust to Kill, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best James Maloney Movies Ranked

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

★7.5
A Lust to Kill (1958) movie poster
★7.5

A Lust to Kill: A cowboy escapes from jail with the help of his girlfriend, and goes after the men he believes are responsible for his b

A Lust to Kill

1958•Western
★7.0
Detective Story (1951) movie poster
★7.0

Detective Story: Tells the story of one day in the lives of the various people who populate a police detective squad. An embittered cop,

Detective Story

1951•Crime
★6.7
Will Success Spoil Rock Hunter? (1957) movie poster
★6.7

Will Success Spoil Rock Hunter?: To save his career, an ad man wants a sex symbol to endorse a lipstick but in exchange, she wants him to pretend to be h

Will Success Spoil Rock Hunter?

1957•Comedy
★6.7
Zero Hour! (1957) movie poster
★6.7

Zero Hour!: In 1950s Canada, during a commercial flight, the pilots and some passengers suffer food poisoning, thus forcing an ex-WW

Zero Hour!

1957•Drama
★6.5
Lure of the Swamp (1957) movie poster
★6.5

Lure of the Swamp: Simon Lute ekes out a modest living chartering his skiff to tourists and guiding them through the labyrinthine bayou.

Lure of the Swamp

1957•Thriller

Complete Filmography & Success Status

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

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1961 The Two Little Bears Jefferson Stander Average Similar →
1959 Ask Any Girl Moonface (uncredited) Average Similar →
1958 A Lust to Kill Rev. Stockton Super Hit Similar →
1957 Zero Hour! Plane Passenger (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1957 Hell Canyon Outlaws Rudy Flop Similar →
1957 Will Success Spoil Rock Hunter? Doctor (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1957 Lure of the Swamp August Dee Hit Similar →
1955 Seminole Uprising Tony Zanoba (as Jim Moloney) Flop Similar →
1951 Detective Story Albert R. Pritchett (uncredited) Hit Similar →

James Maloney - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of James Maloney?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring James Maloney is "A Lust to Kill" with a rating of 7.5/10.

How many movies has James Maloney acted in?

James Maloney has been featured in at least 9 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by James Maloney?

Other notable films include "Detective Story", "Will Success Spoil Rock Hunter?", and "Zero Hour!".