P. Jay Sidney

Acting

Freshness: Jan 23, 2026

7Total Films

7.2 Highest Rated

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of P. Jay Sidney reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 7 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of P. Jay Sidney'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 14% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), P. Jay Sidney remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Trading Places, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best P. Jay Sidney Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from P. Jay Sidney's career based on audience ratings.

★7.2

★7.2

Trading Places: A snobbish investor and a wily street con-artist find their positions reversed as part of a bet by two callous millionai

Trading Places

1983•Comedy

★6.2

★6.2

Brother John: An enigmatic man returns to his Alabama hometown as his sister is dying of cancer and incites the suspicion of notable t

Brother John

1971•Drama

★6.0

A Gathering of Old Men (1987) movie poster

★6.0

A Gathering of Old Men: A group of elderly Black men on a Louisiana plantation gather to claim responsibility for the murder of a violent white

A Gathering of Old Men

1987•Drama

★5.9

★5.9

Black Like Me: Black Like Me is the true account of John Griffin's experiences when he passed as a black man.

Black Like Me

1964•Drama

★5.5

★5.5

A Kiss Before Dying: Infatuated with the idea of becoming rich, college student Jonathan Corliss secretly dates Dorothy Carlsson to gain the

A Kiss Before Dying

1991•Mystery

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of P. Jay Sidney.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1991	A Kiss Before Dying	Bellman	Average	Similar →
1987	A Gathering of Old Men	Gable	Average	Similar →
1983	Trading Places	Heritage Club Doorman	Hit	Similar →
1981	Rivkin: Bounty Hunter	-	Flop	Similar →
1971	Brother John	Rev. MacGill	Average	Similar →
1964	Black Like Me	Frank Newcomb	Average	Similar →
1953	The Big Break	Officer	Flop	Similar →

P. Jay Sidney - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of P. Jay Sidney?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring P. Jay Sidney is "Trading Places" with a rating of 7.2/10.

How many movies has P. Jay Sidney acted in?

P. Jay Sidney has been featured in at least 7 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by P. Jay Sidney?

Other notable films include "Brother John", "A Gathering of Old Men", and "Black Like Me".