Jimmy Scott - Actor Profile

Jimmy Scott

Acting
Freshness: Feb 01, 2026
6Total Films
6.5 Highest Rated
Born: Jul 17, 1925
Birth Place: Cleveland, Ohio, USA

About Jimmy Scott

James Victor Scott, often credited as Little Jimmy Scott or Jimmy Scott, was the US jazz singer whose haunting contralto voice won him acclaim over the course of more than seven decades.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Jimmy Scott reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 6 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Documentary

The majority of Jimmy Scott's filmography leans towards the Documentary 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 17% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Jimmy Scott remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Jimmy Scott: If You Only Knew, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Jimmy Scott Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Jimmy Scott's career based on audience ratings.

★6.5
Jimmy Scott: If You Only Knew (2002) movie poster
★6.5

Jimmy Scott: If You Only Knew: Overcoming Kallman’s Syndrome, prejudice, self-destruction and powerful enemies in the music industry, rediscovered jazz

Jimmy Scott: If You Only Knew

2002•Documentary
★6.0
Eastwood After Hours (1997) movie poster
★6.0

Eastwood After Hours: On October 17, 1996, veteran and contemporary jazz greats gathered for a select soiree on the stage of New York's Carneg

Eastwood After Hours

1997•Documentary
★4.8
Passion Play (2011) movie poster
★4.8

Passion Play: An angel under the thumb of a ruthless gangster is saved by a trumpet player down on his luck.

Passion Play

2011•Drama
★4.2
Chelsea Walls (2001) movie poster
★4.2

Chelsea Walls: This movie tells five stories set in a single day at the famed Chelsea Hotel in New York City, involving an ensemble cas

Chelsea Walls

2001•Drama
★0.0
I Go Back Home - Jimmy Scott (2016) movie poster
★0.0

I Go Back Home - Jimmy Scott: In I GO BACK HOME - JIMMY SCOTT, we meet the German music producer Ralf Kemper, who takes on the journey to produce a re

I Go Back Home - Jimmy Scott

2016•Music

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Jimmy Scott.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2016 I Go Back Home - Jimmy Scott Self Flop Similar →
2012 Rising Above the Blues: The Story of Jimmy Scott Self Flop Similar →
2011 Passion Play Self Flop Similar →
2002 Jimmy Scott: If You Only Knew Self Hit Similar →
2001 Chelsea Walls Skinny Bones Flop Similar →
1997 Eastwood After Hours Self Average Similar →

Jimmy Scott - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Jimmy Scott?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jimmy Scott is "Jimmy Scott: If You Only Knew" with a rating of 6.5/10.

How many movies has Jimmy Scott acted in?

Jimmy Scott has been featured in at least 6 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Jimmy Scott?

Other notable films include "Eastwood After Hours", "Passion Play", and "Chelsea Walls".