Emrys James - Actor Profile

Emrys James

Acting
Updated: Apr 13, 2026
17Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Sep 1, 1928
Birth Place: Machynlleth, Wales, UK

Emrys James Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Emrys James reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 17 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Emrys James's work falls within the TV Movie genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 24% of Emrys James's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Pygmalion, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Emrys James Movies Ranked

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

★10.0
Pygmalion (1973) movie poster
★10.0

Pygmalion: When linguistics professor Henry Higgins boasts that he can pass off Cockney flower girl Eliza Doolittle as a princess w

Pygmalion

1973
★7.5
Doctor Who: State of Decay (1980) movie poster
★7.5

Doctor Who: State of Decay: Still trapped in E-Space, the Doctor, Romana, Adric and K9 encounter a medieval civilisation dominated by the Three Who

Doctor Who: State of Decay

1980•Sci-Fi
★7.4
The Sign of Four (1987) movie poster
★7.4

The Sign of Four: Mary Morstan has received a pearl in the post every year since her father's disappearance. This leads Holmes and Watson

The Sign of Four

1987•Crime
★6.5
Dragonslayer (1981) movie poster
★6.5

Dragonslayer: A sorcerer and his apprentice are on a mission to kill an evil dragon to save the King’s daughter from being sacrificed

Dragonslayer

1981•Fantasy
★6.4
The Man in the Iron Mask (1977) movie poster
★6.4

The Man in the Iron Mask: Years have passed since the Three Musketeers, Aramis, Athos and Porthos, have fought together with their friend, D'Artag

The Man in the Iron Mask

1977•History

Full Filmography

Every movie Emrys James has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1988 Out Of Love Emrys Price Flop Similar →
1987 The Sign of Four Inspector Athelney Jones Hit Similar →
1986 God's Chosen Car Park Nathaniel Box Flop Similar →
1983 Eureka Judge Flop Similar →
1982 Giro City Tommy Williams Flop Similar →
1981 Dragonslayer Valerian's Father Hit Similar →
1981 Antony & Cleopatra Enobarbus Average Similar →
1980 Doctor Who: State of Decay Aukon Super Hit Similar →
1980 The Mark of Satan Dr. Harris Flop Similar →
1980 Hamlet Player King Average Similar →
1980 Gauguin the Savage Maurice Schuffenecker Flop Similar →
1979 Brecht and Co Brecht Flop Similar →
1977 The Man in the Iron Mask Percerin Average Similar →
1973 Pygmalion - Super Hit Similar →
1967 Wuthering Heights Reverend Graham Average Similar →
1966 The Portsmouth Defence Arthur Pickett Flop Similar →
1958 The Castiglioni Brothers Guido Guido Flop Similar →

Emrys James - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Emrys James?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Emrys James is "Pygmalion" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Emrys James acted in?

Emrys James has been featured in at least 17 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Emrys James?

Other notable films include "Doctor Who: State of Decay", "The Sign of Four", and "Dragonslayer".

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