Jamie Gillis
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Jamie Gillis (born James Ira Gurman; April 20, 1943 – February 19, 2010) was an American pornographic actor, director and member of the AVN Hall of Fame. Gillis was born in New York City and graduated from Columbia University. He appeared in more than 470 movies as an actor." He also directed several adult movies. A bisexual, he appeared in gay porn, but never engaged in sex with another man on film. Gillis also appeared in a mainstream Hollywood film, Nighthawks (1981) starring Sylvester Stallone in which he played Lindsay Wagner's boss. Gillis died on February 19, 2010 in New York City from melanoma, which was diagnosed four or five months earlier. Description above from the Wikipedia article Jamie Gillis, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Jamie Gillis reveals a career defined by exceptional commercial consistency. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Comedy
The majority of Jamie Gillis's filmography leans towards the Comedy 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 100% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Jamie Gillis remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Underboss, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Jamie Gillis Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Jamie Gillis's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Jamie Gillis.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Leslie Bovee Blue Ecstacy Triple Feature | (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Black Cheerleader Search 75 | (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Tawny Pearl Collection | (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Teenage Christy Canyon | (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Swedish Erotica 16 | (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Deep Inside Ginger Lynn | (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Seka's Oriental Massage | (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | The Underboss | Don Antonio Geonelli | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | Slave to Love | The Priest | Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | Curse of the Catwoman | Franklin | Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | Bad | Father | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | American Babylon (new) | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Slick Honey | Mr. Smith | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Hot Scalding | Philip | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Traci Lords Basta! - Max's Film | himself | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Deep Throat 2 | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Bad Girls IV | Jamie Hunt | Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Beverly Hills Cox | Bob Belson | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Too Hot to Touch | Danny | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Taboo IV: The Younger Generation | Jeremy | Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | Illusions of Ecstasy | Merlin | Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | Up Up and Away | Mr. Margold | Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | Nasty Lady | Bar Owner | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | Night Of Loving Dangerously | Greg Harrison | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | L'Amour | Jerry | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | One Night At A Time | Mitchell | Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | Chocolate Cream | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | That's Outrageous | Paul / Phillipe | Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Flesh and Laces 2 | Harry | Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Sweet Alice | Bearded Actor in Adult Film | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Flesh and Laces | Harry | Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Corruption | Williams | Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Roommates | Joel | Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | Pandora's Mirror | Peter | Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | Sexual Heights | Ron | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | High School Memories | Coach Salinas | Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | Co-Ed Fever | Jamie | Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | Aunt Peg | Franco Frenorelli | Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | Rockin' with Seka | Franco | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | Blue Ecstasy | Mark | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | The Seduction of Cindy | Richie | Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | 800 Fantasy Lane | Vic Derges | Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | More Than Sisters | Dr. Alan Bannister | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | People | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | The Final Test | Gordon | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | Slip Up | Dr. Charles Cherrypopper | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | Boy-Napped! | Durell | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | Couples | Dave | Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | Hypnorotica | Nancy's Lover | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | High Rise | Jack | Hit | Similar → |
Jamie Gillis - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Jamie Gillis?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jamie Gillis is "The Underboss" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Jamie Gillis acted in?
Jamie Gillis has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Jamie Gillis?
Other notable films include "Deep Inside Ginger Lynn", "Slick Honey", and "Nasty Lady".