James Short

Acting

Freshness: Jan 22, 2026

5Total Films

6.1 Highest Rated

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of James Short reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 5 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Thriller

The majority of James Short's filmography leans towards the Thriller 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 0% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), James Short remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Eraser, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best James Short Movies Ranked

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

★6.1

★6.1

Eraser: A Witness Protection specialist becomes suspicious of his co-workers when dealing with a case involving high-tech weapon

Eraser

1996•Action

★6.0

★6.0

Passenger 57: Airline security specialist John Cutter, finally returning to the job after his wife's death, finds himself stuck on a f

Passenger 57

1992•Action

★6.0

★6.0

Overdose: Karen, a beautiful air hostess, is implied by her fiance in international drug trafficking: drugged herself, she lets pe

Overdose

1989•Thriller

★3.0

★3.0

Death Falls: A terminally ill man gets his buddy to bust him out of the hospital. But, in the process, the duo antagonizes a city pol

Death Falls

1991•Drama

★0.0

★0.0

Nashville Beat: A Los Angeles police officer named Mike Delaney transfers to Nashville joining his former partner. Together they battle

Nashville Beat

1989•Crime

Complete Filmography & Success Status

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

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1996	Eraser	Crane Sniper	Average	Similar →
1992	Passenger 57	Allen	Average	Similar →
1991	Death Falls	Roger Hawks	Flop	Similar →
1989	Overdose	Patrick	Average	Similar →
1989	Nashville Beat	Gino	Flop	Similar →

James Short - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of James Short?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring James Short is "Eraser" with a rating of 6.1/10.

How many movies has James Short acted in?

James Short has been featured in at least 5 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by James Short?

Other notable films include "Passenger 57", "Overdose", and "Death Falls".