James Spinks

Acting

Freshness: Jan 27, 2026

11Total Films

8.5 Highest Rated

Born: Oct 15, 1939

Birth Place: Chicago, Illinois, USA

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of James Spinks reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 11 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of James Spinks'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 9% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), James Spinks remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Dummy, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best James Spinks Movies Ranked

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

★8.5

★8.5

Dummy: The real-life account of an illiterate, deaf-and-mute, black youth who was accused of murdering a prostitute, and the re

Dummy

1979•Drama

★6.4

★6.4

Damien - Omen II: Since the sudden and suspicious deaths of his parents, young Damien has been in the charge of his wealthy aunt and uncle

Damien - Omen II

1978•Horror

★6.3

★6.3

Big Shots: Following the death of his father, a suburbanite runs away from home and winds up on Chicago's South Side. After being m

Big Shots

1987•Adventure

★6.0

★6.0

Straight Talk: Honest and straightforward small-town Shirlee Kenyon chucks her boyfriend and heads for Chicago. Accidentally having to

Straight Talk

1992•Comedy

★5.9

★5.9

Car Wash: This day-in-the-life cult comedy focuses on a group of friends working at Sully Boyar's Car Wash in the Los Angeles ghet

Car Wash

1976•Comedy

Complete Filmography & Success Status

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

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1992	Mo' Money	Tracy Stewart	Average	Similar →
1992	Straight Talk	Bartender	Average	Similar →
1987	Big Shots	Bank Guard	Average	Similar →
1986	The Messenger	Benny	Flop	Similar →
1984	The Naked Face	Prison Supervisor	Flop	Similar →
1983	The Big Score	Cheech	Flop	Similar →
1980	The Hunter	Angry Car Owner	Average	Similar →
1979	Dummy	Bar Patron	Super Hit	Similar →
1978	One in a Million: The Ron LeFlore Story	Umpire	Average	Similar →
1978	Damien - Omen II	Technician #1	Average	Similar →
1976	Car Wash	Hippo	Average	Similar →

James Spinks - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of James Spinks?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring James Spinks is "Dummy" with a rating of 8.5/10.

How many movies has James Spinks acted in?

James Spinks has been featured in at least 11 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by James Spinks?

Other notable films include "Damien - Omen II", "Big Shots", and "Straight Talk".