James Parnell

Acting

Freshness: Jan 21, 2026

16Total Films

6.7 Highest Rated

Born: Oct 9, 1923

Birth Place: St. Paul, Minnesota, USA

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of James Parnell reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 16 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Western

The majority of James Parnell'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 6% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), James Parnell remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Pardners, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best James Parnell Movies Ranked

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

★6.7

★6.7

Pardners: Rich momma's boy Wade Kingsley Jr. an Eastern dude, tries to follow in his murdered father's footsteps by returning to t

Pardners

1956•Comedy

★6.3

★6.3

Apache Drums: A gambler is thrown out of a western town, but returns when the town is suddenly threatened by a band of marauding Apach

Apache Drums

1951•Western

★5.9

★5.9

Crime Against Joe: Down-and-out artist Joe Manning wakes up from a night of drunken revelry in a jail cell, where he's being held on suspic

Crime Against Joe

1956•Drama

★5.8

★5.8

Yankee Buccaneer: A United States Navy ship in the first half of the 19th century, under the command of Captain David Porter, is expecting

Yankee Buccaneer

1952•Adventure

★5.8

★5.8

War Drums: The friendship between a white man & an Apache chief is tested when they fall in love with the same woman

War Drums

1957•Western

Complete Filmography & Success Status

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

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1962	Incident in an Alley	Jury Foreman (uncredited)	Flop	Similar →
1961	The Clown and the Kid	Patrolman #2	Flop	Similar →
1961	Gun Fight	Moose McLain	Flop	Similar →
1957	Outlaw's Son	Jorgensen	Average	Similar →
1957	War Drums	Arizona	Average	Similar →
1956	Running Target	Pryor	Average	Similar →
1956	Pardners	Bank Teller (uncredited)	Hit	Similar →
1956	Star in the Dust	Marv Tremain	Flop	Similar →
1956	Crime Against Joe	Ralph Corey	Average	Similar →
1954	The Yellow Mountain	Joe	Flop	Similar →
1953	War Paint	Trooper Martin	Average	Similar →
1952	Yankee Buccaneer	Redell	Average	Similar →
1952	Yukon Gold	Renault	Flop	Similar →
1952	The McGurk Way	Dan McGurk Jr	Flop	Similar →
1951	Apache Drums	Miner (uncredited)	Average	Similar →
1950	California Passage	Cowboy (uncredited)	Flop	Similar →

James Parnell - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of James Parnell?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring James Parnell is "Pardners" with a rating of 6.7/10.

How many movies has James Parnell acted in?

James Parnell has been featured in at least 16 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by James Parnell?

Other notable films include "Apache Drums", "Crime Against Joe", and "Yankee Buccaneer".