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James Guilfoyle

Acting
Updated: Apr 20, 2026
12Total Films
7.1 Highest Rated

James Guilfoyle Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of James Guilfoyle reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 12 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 17% of James Guilfoyle'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 Another Thin Man, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best James Guilfoyle Movies Ranked

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

★7.1
Another Thin Man (1939) movie poster
★7.1

Another Thin Man: Not even the joys of parenthood can stop married sleuths Nick and Nora Charles from investigating a murder on a Long Isl

Another Thin Man

1939•Comedy
★6.5
Riders of Death Valley (1941) movie poster
★6.5

Riders of Death Valley: The Saturday matinee crowd got two cowboy stars for the price of one in this lavishly budgeted western serial starring f

Riders of Death Valley

1941•Action
★6.3
Sky Murder (1940) movie poster
★6.3

Sky Murder: This final Carter film is a lot of fun, with Nick (unwillingly, at first) taking on a ring of Fifth Columnists (since th

Sky Murder

1940•Comedy
★6.0
After the Dance (1935) movie poster
★6.0

After the Dance: Though he was protecting her when he accidentally killed a man, Mabel Kane (Thelma Todd) refuses to testify on behalf of

After the Dance

1935•Drama
★6.0
The Living Bible (1952) movie poster
★6.0

The Living Bible: Witness the story of Jesus, beginning with his birth in Bethlehem, to his crucifixion, death, and triumphant resurrectio

The Living Bible

1952•Drama

Full Filmography

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

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1952 The Living Bible Pharisee Average Similar →
1951 All That I Have Sam Flop Similar →
1949 Alimony Paul Klinger Average Similar →
1941 Riders of Death Valley Judge Knox [Chs. 2, 13-14] Hit Similar →
1940 Sky Murder Munn Average Similar →
1940 Riders of Pasco Basin John Evans Flop Similar →
1939 Another Thin Man Jake (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1937 The Gold Racket Hotdog Stand Proprietor Flop Similar →
1936 I'll Name the Murderer Lou Baron Flop Similar →
1935 After the Dance Milkman Average Similar →
1931 The Criminal Code Detective Doran Average Similar →
1929 Speakeasy Davey Flop Similar →

James Guilfoyle - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of James Guilfoyle?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring James Guilfoyle is "Another Thin Man" with a rating of 7.1/10.

How many movies has James Guilfoyle acted in?

James Guilfoyle has been featured in at least 12 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by James Guilfoyle?

Other notable films include "Riders of Death Valley", "Sky Murder", and "After the Dance".

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