James Oliver

Acting

Freshness: Jan 24, 2026

14Total Films

7.0 Highest Rated

Born: Dec 8, 1948

Birth Place: Los Angeles, California, USA

About James Oliver

James Oliver was an actor, known for Lethal Weapon 2 (1989), Conspiracy Theory (1997) and Lethal Weapon 4 (1998). He died on 11 July 2007 in San Juan Capistrano, California, USA.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of James Oliver reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 14 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Crime

The majority of James Oliver's filmography leans towards the Crime 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 21% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), James Oliver remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Lethal Weapon 2, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best James Oliver Movies Ranked

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

★7.0

★7.0

Lethal Weapon 2: Riggs and Murtaugh are on the trail of South African diplomats using their immunity to engage in criminal activities.

Lethal Weapon 2

1989•Action

★6.7

★6.7

Lethal Weapon 3: Riggs and Murtaugh pursue a former officer who uses his knowledge of police procedure and policies to steal and sell con

Lethal Weapon 3

1992•Action

★6.5

★6.5

Assassins: Assassin Robert Rath arrives at a funeral to kill a prominent mobster, only to witness a rival hired gun complete the jo

Assassins

1995•Action

★6.3

★6.3

Coogan's Bluff: Coogan, an Arizona deputy sheriff goes to New York to pick up a prisoner. While escorting the prisoner to the airport, h

Coogan's Bluff

1968•Action

★6.3

★6.3

Inside Moves: After a failed suicide attempt leaves him partially crippled, Rory begins spending a lot of time at a neighborhood bar f

Inside Moves

1980•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

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

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1998	Place Vendôme	Advocate	Average	Similar →
1995	Assassins	Customs Officer	Hit	Similar →
1992	Lethal Weapon 3	Manager	Hit	Similar →
1989	Lethal Weapon 2	Officer Moss	Hit	Similar →
1984	When She Says No	Dean Tarr	Flop	Similar →
1982	I, Desire	Restaurant Manager	Flop	Similar →
1980	Inside Moves	Nick	Average	Similar →
1979	Mr. Horn	Mickey Free	Average	Similar →
1978	Malibu Beach	Bartender	Flop	Similar →
1978	Deadman's Curve	Engineer	Flop	Similar →
1977	The Van	Van Customizer	Flop	Similar →
1971	Cisco Pike	Narc	Average	Similar →
1968	Live a Little, Love a Little	Cool Dude #1 (uncredited)	Average	Similar →
1968	Coogan's Bluff	Hip Type (uncredited)	Average	Similar →

James Oliver - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of James Oliver?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring James Oliver is "Lethal Weapon 2" with a rating of 7.0/10.

How many movies has James Oliver acted in?

James Oliver has been featured in at least 14 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by James Oliver?

Other notable films include "Lethal Weapon 3", "Assassins", and "Coogan's Bluff".