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James Lemp

Acting
Updated: Apr 14, 2026
12Total Films
7.3 Highest Rated
Born: Aug 2, 1938

James Lemp Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of James Lemp 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 Lemp'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 Lemp'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 The Kids Who Knew Too Much, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best James Lemp Movies Ranked

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

★7.3
The Kids Who Knew Too Much (1980) movie poster
★7.3

The Kids Who Knew Too Much: When a cryptic note is passed to young Bert Hale by a stranger, he and his three friends inadvertently hold the key to u

The Kids Who Knew Too Much

1980•Thriller
★7.1
WarGames (1983) movie poster
★7.1

WarGames: High school student David Lightman has a talent for hacking. But while trying to hack into a computer system to play unr

WarGames

1983•Thriller
★6.2
Valdez Is Coming (1971) movie poster
★6.2

Valdez Is Coming: Old Mexican-American sheriff Bob Valdez has always been a haven of sanity in a land of madmen when it came to defending

Valdez Is Coming

1971•Western
★5.9
UFOria (1984) movie poster
★5.9

UFOria: Sheldon Bart (Fred Ward) is a drifter, and a small-time con man. He meets his old friend, Brother Bud (Harry Dean Stanto

UFOria

1984•Comedy
★5.7
Assassination (1987) movie poster
★5.7

Assassination: Jay Killon is the bodyguard of the recently elected US president, but he is assigned to the first lady (Lara Royce). Lar

Assassination

1987•Action

Full Filmography

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

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1987 Assassination Eddie Bracken (as Erik Stern) Average Similar →
1984 UFOria Sheriff Anderson Average Similar →
1983 WarGames Commander Hit Similar →
1980 The Kids Who Knew Too Much Carl Davis (as Erik Stern) Hit Similar →
1978 Perfect Gentlemen Jackie Brockhurst (as Erik Stern) Flop Similar →
1977 Female Fever Michael (as Eric Stearn) Flop Similar →
1975 The Love Butcher Caleb / Lester Flop Similar →
1971 Machismo: 40 Graves for 40 Guns Ed Harris Average Similar →
1971 Valdez Is Coming Point Rider Average Similar →
1970 The Tale of the Dean's Wife Professor Clove Flop Similar →
1969 The Hang Up - Flop Similar →
1969 The Hanging of Jake Ellis Frank Hall Flop Similar →

James Lemp - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of James Lemp?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring James Lemp is "The Kids Who Knew Too Much" with a rating of 7.3/10.

How many movies has James Lemp acted in?

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

What are some other popular movies by James Lemp?

Other notable films include "WarGames", "Valdez Is Coming", and "UFOria".

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