James Bree

Acting

Freshness: Jan 23, 2026

21Total Films

9.7 Highest Rated

Born: Jul 20, 1923

Birth Place: East Coker, Somerset, England, UK

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of James Bree reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 21 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of James Bree'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 33% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), James Bree remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Doctor Who: The War Games, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best James Bree Movies Ranked

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

★9.7

Doctor Who: The War Games (1969) movie poster

★9.7

Doctor Who: The War Games: The Doctor, Jamie and Zoe arrive on an unnamed planet. At first believing themselves in the midst of World War I, they r

Doctor Who: The War Games

1969•Sci-Fi

★7.7

★7.7

Who Was Maddox?: A publisher is nearly framed for murder, but he appears to have been goaded by the blackmailer who has also blackmailed

Who Was Maddox?

1964•Crime

★7.0

The After Dinner Joke (1978) movie poster

★7.0

The After Dinner Joke: A comic extravaganza about a young woman's adventures in the world of big business charity.

The After Dinner Joke

1978•Comedy

★6.7

★6.7

A Matter of Choice: A philandering woman finds herself in deep trouble when her diabetic lover is accidentally killed by a gang of youths.

A Matter of Choice

1963•Crime

★6.7

★6.7

Without a Clue: Sherlock Holmes is as dashing as ever, but with a little secret: Dr. Watson is the brains behind the operation. When Reg

Without a Clue

1988•Comedy

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of James Bree.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2024	Doctor Who: The War Games in Colour	The Security Chief (archive footage)	Average	Similar →
1998	Lust in Space	Counsel for the Defense	Flop	Similar →
1995	Downtime	Lama	Flop	Similar →
1991	Sherlock Holmes and the Leading Lady	Franz Dietrich	Flop	Similar →
1988	On the Black Hill	Colonel Bickerton	Average	Similar →
1988	Without a Clue	Barrister	Hit	Similar →
1986	Doctor Who: The Ultimate Foe	Keeper of the Matrix	Average	Similar →
1985	The Thirteenth Day of Christmas	Bill Norton	Flop	Similar →
1980	Doctor Who: Full Circle	Nefred	Average	Similar →
1978	The Odd Job	Mr Kemp	Average	Similar →
1978	The After Dinner Joke	Minister	Hit	Similar →
1976	Satan's Slave	Malcolm Yorke	Flop	Similar →
1973	Her Majesty's Pleasure	Coroner	Flop	Similar →
1973	Rust	Thomas Richmond	Flop	Similar →
N/A	Cry Wolf	Inspector	Flop	Similar →
1969	On Her Majesty's Secret Service	Gumbold	Hit	Similar →
1969	Doctor Who: The War Games	Security Chief	Super Hit	Similar →
1964	Who Was Maddox?	Reynolds	Super Hit	Similar →
1963	A Matter of Choice	Alfred	Hit	Similar →
1960	Never Let Go	Orders Clerk	Hit	Similar →
1957	Just My Luck	Ford (uncredited)	Average	Similar →

James Bree - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of James Bree?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring James Bree is "Doctor Who: The War Games" with a rating of 9.7/10.

How many movies has James Bree acted in?

James Bree has been featured in at least 21 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by James Bree?

Other notable films include "Who Was Maddox?", "The After Dinner Joke", and "A Matter of Choice".