James Lanphier - Actor Profile

James Lanphier

Acting
Freshness: Jan 26, 2026
12Total Films
7.6 Highest Rated
Born: Aug 31, 1920
Birth Place: Hempstead, Long Island, New York, USA

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of James Lanphier reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 12 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Comedy

The majority of James Lanphier's filmography leans towards the Comedy 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 67% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), James Lanphier remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Breakfast at Tiffany's, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best James Lanphier Movies Ranked

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

★7.6
Breakfast at Tiffany's (1961) movie poster
★7.6

Breakfast at Tiffany's: Holly Golightly is an eccentric New York City playgirl determined to marry a Brazilian millionaire. But when young write

Breakfast at Tiffany's

1961•Comedy
★7.5
Days of Wine and Roses (1963) movie poster
★7.5

Days of Wine and Roses: An alcoholic falls in love with and gets married to a young woman, whom he systematically addicts to booze so they can s

Days of Wine and Roses

1963•Drama
★7.3
The Party (1968) movie poster
★7.3

The Party: Hrundi V. Bakshi, an accident-prone actor from India, is accidentally put on the guest list for an upcoming party at the

The Party

1968•Comedy
★7.2
Operation Petticoat (1959) movie poster
★7.2

Operation Petticoat: A World War II submarine commander finds himself stuck with a damaged sub, a con-man executive officer, and a group of a

Operation Petticoat

1959•Comedy
★7.1
Experiment in Terror (1962) movie poster
★7.1

Experiment in Terror: A man with an asthmatic voice telephones and assaults clerk Kelly Sherwood at home and coerces her into helping him stea

Experiment in Terror

1962•Thriller

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of James Lanphier.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1968 The Legend of Lylah Clare 1st Legman Average Similar →
1968 The Party Harry Hit Similar →
1966 Gambit Garage Attendant (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1964 Sex and the Single Girl Salesman (uncredited) Average Similar →
1963 The Pink Panther Saloud Hit Similar →
1963 Days of Wine and Roses Prince (uncredited) Super Hit Similar →
1962 Experiment in Terror Landlord Hit Similar →
1961 Flight of the Lost Balloon Hindu Flop Similar →
1961 Breakfast at Tiffany's The Cousin (uncredited) Super Hit Similar →
1960 High Time Burdick, Maitre D' at Harvey Howard's (uncredited) Average Similar →
1959 Operation Petticoat Daly (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1958 Bell, Book and Candle Waldo (uncredited) Hit Similar →

James Lanphier - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of James Lanphier?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring James Lanphier is "Breakfast at Tiffany's" with a rating of 7.6/10.

How many movies has James Lanphier acted in?

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

What are some other popular movies by James Lanphier?

Other notable films include "Days of Wine and Roses", "The Party", and "Operation Petticoat".