James Broderick - Actor Profile

James Broderick

Acting
Updated: Apr 12, 2026
22Total Films
8.0 Highest Rated
Born: Mar 7, 1927
Birth Place: Charlestown, New Hampshire, USA

About James Broderick

James Joseph Broderick III (March 7, 1927 – November 1, 1982) was an American actor.

Known For: ActingIndustry Veteran

James Broderick Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of James Broderick reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 22 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 23% of James Broderick'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 Abe Lincoln in Illinois, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best James Broderick Movies Ranked

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

★8.0
Abe Lincoln in Illinois (1964) movie poster
★8.0

Abe Lincoln in Illinois: The life of Abraham Lincoln is traced from the 1830s when he was a struggling backwoods lawyer to winning the Presidency

Abe Lincoln in Illinois

1964•Drama
★7.8
Dog Day Afternoon (1975) movie poster
★7.8

Dog Day Afternoon: Based on the true story of would-be Brooklyn bank robbers John Wojtowicz and Salvatore Naturile. Sonny and Sal attempt a

Dog Day Afternoon

1975•Crime
★7.5
The Taking of Pelham One Two Three (1974) movie poster
★7.5

The Taking of Pelham One Two Three: In New York, armed men hijack a subway car and demand a ransom for the passengers. Even if it's paid, how could they get

The Taking of Pelham One Two Three

1974•Crime
★7.1
The Iceman Cometh (1960) movie poster
★7.1

The Iceman Cometh: Theodore Hickman, a hardware salesman, makes by-yearly visits to Harry Hope's 1910-era waterfront bar for his periodical

The Iceman Cometh

1960•Drama
★6.8
The Phantom of the Open Hearth (1976) movie poster
★6.8

The Phantom of the Open Hearth: This comedy/drama was written by Jean Shepherd, who appears at the beginning and the end and narrates it through voiceov

The Phantom of the Open Hearth

1976•Comedy

Full Filmography

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

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1983 Keeping On Luke Rankovich Flop Similar →
1982 Dreams Don't Die Gavin Average Similar →
1982 The Great American Fourth of July and Other Disasters Dad Average Similar →
1980 The Shadow Box Joe Flop Similar →
1976 The Phantom of the Open Hearth Mr. Parker Hit Similar →
1975 Dog Day Afternoon Sheldon Super Hit Similar →
1975 Beyond the Horizon Captain Scott Flop Similar →
1974 The Taking of Pelham One Two Three Denny Doyle Super Hit Similar →
1974 Nicky's World Russell Flop Similar →
1973 The Murderers - Flop Similar →
1972 If You Give a Dance, You Gotta Pay the Band Trick Flop Similar →
1971 The Todd Killings Sam Goodwin Flop Similar →
1970 The Ceremony of Innocence Sussex Flop Similar →
1969 Alice's Restaurant Ray Brock Average Similar →
1969 The Tree Det. McCarthy Flop Similar →
1967 Atta Girl, Kelly! - Flop Similar →
1966 The Group Dr. Ridgeley Average Similar →
1964 An Essay on Death: A Memorial to John F. Kennedy - Flop Similar →
1964 Abe Lincoln in Illinois Joshua Speed Super Hit Similar →
1960 The Iceman Cometh Willie Oban Hit Similar →
1960 Girl of the Night Dan Bolton Flop Similar →
1960 John Brown's Raid - Flop Similar →

James Broderick - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of James Broderick?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring James Broderick is "Abe Lincoln in Illinois" with a rating of 8.0/10.

How many movies has James Broderick acted in?

James Broderick has been featured in at least 22 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by James Broderick?

Other notable films include "Dog Day Afternoon", "The Taking of Pelham One Two Three", and "The Iceman Cometh".

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