James D'Arcy
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James D'Arcy (born Simon Richard D'Arcy; 24 August 1975) is an English actor and film director. He is known for his portrayals of Howard Stark's butler, Edwin Jarvis, in the Marvel Cinematic Universe television series Agent Carter and the 2019 film Avengers: Endgame, and murder suspect Lee Ashworth in the second season of the ITV series Broadchurch. D'Arcy also co-starred in Christopher Nolan's war movies Dunkirk(2017) and Oppenheimer (2023). He wrote and directed Made in Italy (2020). Description above from the Wikipedia article James D'Arcy, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of James D'Arcy reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of James D'Arcy'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 24% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), James D'Arcy remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Instruments of Darkness, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best James D'Arcy Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from James D'Arcy's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of James D'Arcy.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Day Diana Died | narrator | Flop | Similar → |
| 2023 | Captain Tom: Where Did the Money Go? | Self - Narrator (voice) | Flop | Similar → |
| 2023 | North of Normal | Sam | Average | Similar → |
| 2023 | Oppenheimer | Patrick Blackett | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | Warning | The Voice of God | Flop | Similar → |
| 2020 | Six Minutes to Midnight | Captain Drey | Average | Similar → |
| 2020 | LX 2048 | Adam Bird | Flop | Similar → |
| 2019 | Life Like | Julian | Average | Similar → |
| 2019 | Avengers: Endgame | Jarvis | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | The Snowman | Filip Becker | Flop | Similar → |
| 2017 | Diana: 7 Days That Shook the Windsors | Narrator (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Dunkirk | Colonel Winnant | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Guernica | Henry | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | Sky Safari: Australia | James D'Arcy (voice) | Flop | Similar → |
| 2015 | Instruments of Darkness | Banquo | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Survivor | Paul Anderson | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | Jupiter Ascending | Maximilian Jones | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | Let's Be Cops | Mossi | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | After the Dark | Eric Zimit | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | Dinofish | Narrator | Flop | Similar → |
| 2012 | The Making of a Lady | Captain Alec Osborn | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | Hitchcock | Anthony Perkins | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | In Their Skin | Bobby | Flop | Similar → |
| 2012 | Cloud Atlas | Young Rufus Sixsmith / Old Rufus Sixsmith / Nurse James / Archivist | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | The Domino Effect | Mark | Flop | Similar → |
| 2012 | Overnight | Tom | Flop | Similar → |
| 2011 | W.E. | Edward | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | Screwed | Sam | Flop | Similar → |
| 2011 | Age of Heroes | Lt. Cdr. Ian Fleming | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | The Flight of the Swan | Alexis | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | Virtuality | Dr. Roger Fallon | Flop | Similar → |
| 2009 | Into the Storm | Jock Colville | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | The Eastmans | Dr. Peter Eastman | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | Flashbacks of a Fool | Jack Adams | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | Rise: Blood Hunter | Bishop | Flop | Similar → |
| 2007 | Mansfield Park | Tom Bertram | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | An American Haunting | Richard Powell | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | Exorcist: The Beginning | Father Francis | Flop | Similar → |
| 2003 | Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World | 1st Lt. Thomas Pullings | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Dot the I | Barnaby F. Caspian | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | Sherlock: Case of Evil | Sherlock Holmes | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | Sir Gawain and the Green Knight | Sir Gawain (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | Come Together | Jack | Flop | Similar → |
| 2001 | Revelation | Jake Martel | Flop | Similar → |
| 2001 | The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby | Nicholas Nickleby | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | Guest House Paradiso | Young Groom | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | The Bass Player | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1999 | The Trench | Pte. Colin Daventry | Flop | Similar → |
| 1997 | The Canterville Ghost | Lord Cheshire | Flop | Similar → |
| 1997 | Wilde | First Friend | Hit | Similar → |
James D'Arcy - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of James D'Arcy?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring James D'Arcy is "Instruments of Darkness" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has James D'Arcy acted in?
James D'Arcy has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by James D'Arcy?
Other notable films include "Avengers: Endgame", "Oppenheimer", and "The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby".