James Duval
ActingAbout James Duval
James "Jimmy" Edward Duval (born September 10, 1972) is an American actor, who is most famous for his roles in the Gregg Araki "Teenage Apocalypse" trilogy in addition to Frank in Donnie Darko, Miguel in Independence Day, and Singh in Go.
James Duval Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of James Duval reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of James Duval's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 30% of James Duval'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 In from Outside, which stands out as a key performance.
Best James Duval Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from James Duval's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie James Duval has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Skate to Hell | Buck | Flop | Similar → |
| 2025 | In from Outside | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | The Legend of Catclaws Mountain | Marcus McKinley | Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | Aftermath | Martin | Flop | Similar → |
| 2023 | Free LSD | Homeless Man / The Producer | Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | The Runner | Television Announcer | Average | Similar → |
| 2022 | I, Challenger | Sid | Flop | Similar → |
| 2022 | Nightshade | Officer Camello | Flop | Similar → |
| 2021 | Under the Palm Tree | Dan Taylor | Flop | Similar → |
| 2020 | Beast Mode | Huckle Saxton | Flop | Similar → |
| 2019 | From the Dead | Eddie | Flop | Similar → |
| 2018 | American Nightmares | Felix | Flop | Similar → |
| 2017 | Spreading Darkness | Mark Minscourri | Flop | Similar → |
| 2016 | Deus ex Machina: The Philosophy of 'Donnie Darko' | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | Punk's Dead: SLC Punk 2 | John The Mod | Flop | Similar → |
| 2015 | Tales of Halloween | Dante | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | Appetites | Paul | Flop | Similar → |
| 2014 | Catch of the Day | Detective Alex Hoyt | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | Prevertere | Blade | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | American Idiots | Arrowroot | Flop | Similar → |
| 2012 | Sushi Girl | Francis | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | The Black Belle | James Duval (as Jimmy Duval) | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | Alyce Kills | Vince | Flop | Similar → |
| 2011 | Touchback | Rodriguez | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Kaboom | The Messiah | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | Caller ID: Entity | Miles | Flop | Similar → |
| 2009 | Thirsty | Beverage Announcer (voice) | Flop | Similar → |
| 2008 | The Art of Travel | Taylor 'One Ball' | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | Evilution | Asia Mark | Flop | Similar → |
| 2005 | Chasing Ghosts | Dmitri Parramatti | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | #1 Fan: A Darkomentary | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Standing Still | Store Clerk | Flop | Similar → |
| 2004 | Open House | Joel Rodman | Flop | Similar → |
| 2004 | Frog-g-g! | Freb | Flop | Similar → |
| 2003 | May | Blank | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Comic Book Villains | Baz | Flop | Similar → |
| 2002 | Scumrock | Drew | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | Amerikana | Chris | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | The Doe Boy | Hunter | Flop | Similar → |
| 2001 | Donnie Darko | Frank | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | Gone in Sixty Seconds | Freb | Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | Go | Singh | Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | The Clown at Midnight | George | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | SLC Punk | John the Mod | Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | River Made to Drown In | Jaime | Flop | Similar → |
| 1997 | Nowhere | Dark | Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | Independence Day | Miguel | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | The Doom Generation | Jordan White | Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Totally F***ed Up | Andy | Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Mod Fuck Explosion | Smack (Biker) | Flop | Similar → |
James Duval - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of James Duval?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring James Duval is "In from Outside" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has James Duval acted in?
James Duval has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by James Duval?
Other notable films include "Donnie Darko", "SLC Punk", and "Free LSD".