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James Dyrenforth

Acting
Updated: Apr 12, 2026
9Total Films
7.7 Highest Rated
Born: Jan 31, 1895
Birth Place: Chicago, Illinois, USA

James Dyrenforth Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of James Dyrenforth reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 9 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 44% of James Dyrenforth'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 A Night to Remember, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best James Dyrenforth Movies Ranked

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

★7.7
A Night to Remember (1958) movie poster
★7.7

A Night to Remember: The sinking of the Titanic is presented in a highly realistic fashion in this tense British drama. The disaster is portr

A Night to Remember

1958•Drama
★7.3
Never Take Sweets from a Stranger (1960) movie poster
★7.3

Never Take Sweets from a Stranger: Peter Carter, his wife Sally and their young daughter Jean move to a sleepy Canadian village, where Peter has been hired

Never Take Sweets from a Stranger

1960•Drama
★7.3
Lolita (1962) movie poster
★7.3

Lolita: Humbert Humbert is a middle-aged British novelist who is both appalled by and attracted to the vulgarity of American cul

Lolita

1962•Drama
★6.7
Floods of Fear (1958) movie poster
★6.7

Floods of Fear: A man framed for murder escapes from prison during a flood and helps a young woman in distress.

Floods of Fear

1958•Adventure
★6.4
The City of the Dead (1960) movie poster
★6.4

The City of the Dead: In Whitewood, Massachusetts, a presumed witch places a curse on the town before she is burned at the stake. 300 years la

The City of the Dead

1960•Mystery

Full Filmography

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

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1970 The Pueblo Affair The U.S. Congressman Flop Similar →
1963 The Girl Hunters Bayliss Average Similar →
1962 Lolita Frederick Beale Sr. Hit Similar →
1960 The City of the Dead Garage Attendant Average Similar →
1960 Never Take Sweets from a Stranger Dr. Stevens Hit Similar →
1959 Carlton-Browne of the F.O. Admiral Average Similar →
1958 Floods of Fear Mayor Hit Similar →
1958 A Night to Remember Col. Archibald Gracie Super Hit Similar →
1958 Fiend Without a Face Mayor Hawkins Average Similar →

James Dyrenforth - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of James Dyrenforth?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring James Dyrenforth is "A Night to Remember" with a rating of 7.7/10.

How many movies has James Dyrenforth acted in?

James Dyrenforth has been featured in at least 9 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by James Dyrenforth?

Other notable films include "Never Take Sweets from a Stranger", "Lolita", and "Floods of Fear".

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