James Whyle - Actor Profile

James Whyle

Acting
Freshness: Jan 21, 2026
13Total Films
6.1 Highest Rated
Born: Oct 5, 1955
Birth Place: Amathole District Municipality, East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of James Whyle reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 13 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Action

The majority of James Whyle's filmography leans towards the Action 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 Whyle remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Sarafina!, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best James Whyle Movies Ranked

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

★6.1
Sarafina! (1992) movie poster
★6.1

Sarafina!: The plot centers on students involved in the Soweto Riots, in opposition to the implementation of Afrikaans as the langu

Sarafina!

1992•Music
★6.0
The Stick (1988) movie poster
★6.0

The Stick: A squad (stick) of South African soldiers is sent into the bush to track down some rebel fighters when things take a sup

The Stick

1988•Horror
★5.0
Steel Dawn (1987) movie poster
★5.0

Steel Dawn: In a post-apocalyptic world, a warrior wandering through the desert comes upon a group of settlers who are being menaced

Steel Dawn

1987•Action
★4.7
Live Wire: Human Timebomb (1996) movie poster
★4.7

Live Wire: Human Timebomb: A computer chip turns an FBI agent into a lethal weapon.

Live Wire: Human Timebomb

1996•Action
★4.6
Project Shadowchaser II (1994) movie poster
★4.6

Project Shadowchaser II: Terrorists led by an android take over a nuclear plant and threaten to launch a missile at Washington. While the authori

Project Shadowchaser II

1994•Sci-Fi

Complete Filmography & Success Status

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

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1998 Operation Delta Force 2: Mayday Pilot 1 (Bagley) Flop Similar →
1997 Dark Desires: Crime of Love - Flop Similar →
1996 Live Wire: Human Timebomb Gang Leader Flop Similar →
1994 Project Shadowchaser II Granger Flop Similar →
1994 Woman of Desire - Flop Similar →
1994 Freefall Francisco Flop Similar →
1992 Sarafina! Soldier Average Similar →
1992 Terminator Woman Aslin Flop Similar →
1988 The Stick Evans Average Similar →
1987 Steel Dawn Tooey Flop Similar →
1987 City of Blood Army Lieutenant Flop Similar →
1987 Tenth of a Second Michael Wilder Flop Similar →
1986 Place of Weeping Philip Seago Flop Similar →

James Whyle - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of James Whyle?

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

How many movies has James Whyle acted in?

James Whyle has been featured in at least 13 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by James Whyle?

Other notable films include "The Stick", "Steel Dawn", and "Live Wire: Human Timebomb".