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James Beach

Acting
Updated: Apr 12, 2026
8Total Films
6.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jan 23, 1942
Birth Place: Missouri, USA

James Beach Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of James Beach reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 8 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 0% of James Beach'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 The Amazing Howard Hughes, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best James Beach Movies Ranked

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

★6.0
The Amazing Howard Hughes (1977) movie poster
★6.0

The Amazing Howard Hughes: The Amazing Howard Hughes is a 1977 television movie about American aviation pioneer and filmmaker Howard Hughes, based

The Amazing Howard Hughes

1977•Drama
★6.0
The Ordeal of Patty Hearst (1979) movie poster
★6.0

The Ordeal of Patty Hearst: The story of the kidnapping of newspaper heiress Patty Hearst by members of a radical guerrilla organization, as seen by

The Ordeal of Patty Hearst

1979•Crime
★6.0
Lifeguard (1976) movie poster
★6.0

Lifeguard: Rick is a Los Angeles County lifeguard who is in his thirties. At his 15-year high school reunion, he sees his old girlf

Lifeguard

1976•Comedy
★5.4
The Incredible Shrinking Woman (1981) movie poster
★5.4

The Incredible Shrinking Woman: After being exposed to a bizarre mixture of household chemicals, Pat Kramer begins to shrink. This baffles scientists, m

The Incredible Shrinking Woman

1981•Comedy
★4.1
Candy Stripe Nurses (1974) movie poster
★4.1

Candy Stripe Nurses: Young, sexy nurses and their hospital adventures: free-loving Sandy tries to cure a rock star of his sexual problems, up

Candy Stripe Nurses

1974•Comedy

Full Filmography

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

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1981 The Incredible Shrinking Woman Newscaster Flop Similar →
1979 The Ordeal of Patty Hearst SWAT Captain Average Similar →
1977 The Amazing Howard Hughes Assistant Cutter Average Similar →
1976 Lifeguard Drunk Average Similar →
1974 Harrad Summer Brad Flop Similar →
1974 Candy Stripe Nurses Teacher Flop Similar →
1973 The Devil and Leroy Bassett Deputy Hoover (as Jim Beach) Flop Similar →
1971 Assault on the Wayne Radar Operator Flop Similar →

James Beach - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of James Beach?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring James Beach is "The Amazing Howard Hughes" with a rating of 6.0/10.

How many movies has James Beach acted in?

James Beach has been featured in at least 8 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by James Beach?

Other notable films include "The Ordeal of Patty Hearst", "Lifeguard", and "The Incredible Shrinking Woman".

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