James Villiers
ActingCareer Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of James Villiers reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of James Villiers'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 38% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), James Villiers remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Pygmalion, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best James Villiers Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from James Villiers's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of James Villiers.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | The Ghost of Peter Sellers | Self (Archive) | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | The Tichborne Claimant | Uncle Henry | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | The Willows in Winter | Magistrate | Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | E=MC² | Dr. James Mallinson | Flop | Similar → |
| 1995 | The Wind in the Willows | Magistrate (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Uncovered | Montegrifo | Average | Similar → |
| 1991 | Let Him Have It | Cassels | Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | King Ralph | Prime Minister Jeffrey Hale | Flop | Similar → |
| 1990 | Mountains of the Moon | Lord Oliphant | Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Scandal | Conservative M.P. | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | Scandal | Tory MP | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | Running Out of Luck | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | The Good Doctor Bodkin-Adams | Sir Reginald Manningham-Butler | Flop | Similar → |
| 1984 | Under the Volcano | Brit | Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | The Scarlet Pimpernel | Baron de Batz | Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | For Your Eyes Only | Tanner | Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | The Music Machine | Hector Woodville | Flop | Similar → |
| 1979 | Saint Jack | Frogget | Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | Spectre | Sir Geoffrey Cyon | Average | Similar → |
| 1977 | Joseph Andrews | Mr. Booby | Flop | Similar → |
| 1976 | Seven Nights in Japan | Finn | Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | Pygmalion | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | Ghost in the Noonday Sun | Parsley-Freck | Flop | Similar → |
| 1972 | The Amazing Mr. Blunden | Uncle Bertie (Albert) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | Asylum | George | Average | Similar → |
| 1972 | The Millionairess | Alastair Fitzfassenden | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | The Ruling Class | Dinsdale | Average | Similar → |
| 1971 | Blood from the Mummy's Tomb | Corbeck | Average | Similar → |
| 1969 | Otley | Hendrickson | Average | Similar → |
| 1969 | Some Girls Do | Carl Petersen | Average | Similar → |
| 1968 | The Touchables | Twyning | Flop | Similar → |
| 1967 | Half a Sixpence | Hubert | Average | Similar → |
| 1966 | The Wrong Box | Sydney Whitcombe Sykes | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | The Alphabet Murders | Franklin | Average | Similar → |
| 1965 | The Siege of Manchester | Lord Strange | Flop | Similar → |
| 1965 | The Nanny | Bill Fane | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | You Must Be Joking | Bill Simpson | Flop | Similar → |
| 1965 | Repulsion | John | Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | King and Country | Capt. Midgley | Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | Nothing But the Best | Hugh | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | Father Came Too! | Benzil Bulstrode | Average | Similar → |
| 1963 | Girl in the Headlines | David Dane | Average | Similar → |
| 1963 | Living Image | Blackle | Flop | Similar → |
| 1963 | Murder at the Gallop | Michael Shane | Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | The Damned | Captain Gregory | Average | Similar → |
| 1962 | Eva | Alan McCormick - a Screenwriter | Average | Similar → |
| 1961 | Petticoat Pirates | English Lieutenant | Average | Similar → |
| 1961 | Clue of the New Pin | Tab Holland | Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | Carry On Sergeant | Seventh Recruit | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | Late Night Final | Lab Assistant (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
James Villiers - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of James Villiers?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring James Villiers is "Pygmalion" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has James Villiers acted in?
James Villiers has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by James Villiers?
Other notable films include "The Millionairess", "The Tichborne Claimant", and "Repulsion".