James Levine - Actor Profile

James Levine

Sound
Updated: Apr 14, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jun 23, 1943
Birth Place: Cincinnati, Ohio, USA

James Levine Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of James Levine 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 Levine's work falls within the Music genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 40% of James Levine'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 Rigoletto, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best James Levine Movies Ranked

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

★10.0
Rigoletto (1977) movie poster
★10.0

Rigoletto: A Victor Hugo play, haunting and scandalous, provided the inspiration for Verdi’s mid-career masterpiece. A vengeful but

Rigoletto

1977•Drama
★10.0
The Metropolitan Opera: The Magic Flute (2000) movie poster
★10.0

The Metropolitan Opera: The Magic Flute: Mozart’s allegorical fairy tale has charmed audiences and inspired artists, for more than 200 years. A few weeks before

The Metropolitan Opera: The Magic Flute

2000•Fantasy
★10.0
Die Meistersinger Von Nürnberg (2001) movie poster
★10.0

Die Meistersinger Von Nürnberg: James Morris leads an all-star cast including Karita Mattila, Ben Heppner, Thomas Allen and René Pape, in this productio

Die Meistersinger Von Nürnberg

2001•Music
★10.0
La Bohème (1977) movie poster
★10.0

La Bohème: Puccini’s heartbreaking story of young love in the garrets of Belle Epoque Paris has attracted many famous singers throu

La Bohème

1977•Music
★10.0
Richard Wagner: Parsifal (1993) movie poster
★10.0

Richard Wagner: Parsifal: The Met production easily has the most beautiful staging, designed by Otto Schenck, who also produced the fabulous set f

Richard Wagner: Parsifal

1993•Music

Full Filmography

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

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2017 The Metropolitan Opera: Idomeneo Self - Conductor Flop Similar →
2017 Verdi: Nabucco Self - Conductor Flop Similar →
2014 The Metropolitan Opera: The Master-Singers of Nuremberg - Flop Similar →
2012 The Metropolitan Opera: Wagner's Dream Self Flop Similar →
2010 The Metropolitan Opera: Don Pasquale Self - Conductor Flop Similar →
2010 Wagner: Das Rheingold Conductor Super Hit Similar →
2010 In Concert at The Met Conductor Average Similar →
2009 Gluck: Orfeo ed Euridice Self - Conductor Flop Similar →
2008 Berlioz: La Damnation de Faust Self - Conductor Super Hit Similar →
2006 In Rehearsal: A New Butterfly for the Met - Flop Similar →
2004 The Verbier Festival & Academy 10th Anniversary: Piano Extravaganza Self - Piano Flop Similar →
2001 Die Meistersinger Von Nürnberg Conductor Super Hit Similar →
2000 The Fantasia Legacy: Fantasia Continued Self Flop Similar →
2000 The Metropolitan Opera: The Magic Flute Self - Conductor Super Hit Similar →
2000 Fantasia 2000 Self - Host Hit Similar →
1999 Tristan und Isolde Self - Conductor Super Hit Similar →
1996 La Forza del Destino - The Met Conductor Flop Similar →
1996 The Transformation of the World Into Music Self Super Hit Similar →
1996 Metropolitan Opera Gala James Levine's 25th Anniversary Self - conductor Flop Similar →
1995 Otello Conductor Flop Similar →
1995 Giuseppe Verdi: Simon Boccanegra Self - Conductor Flop Similar →
1994 Il Tabarro & Pagliacci Conductor Average Similar →
1994 Elektra Conductor Flop Similar →
1993 Richard Wagner: Parsifal Self - Conductor Super Hit Similar →
1993 Falstaff Self - Conductor Super Hit Similar →
1991 L'Elisir d'Amore Self - Conductor Super Hit Similar →
1991 Un Ballo in Maschera Conductor Flop Similar →
1990 Das Rheingold Conductor Hit Similar →
1990 Die Walküre Self - Conductor Super Hit Similar →
1990 Siegfried Conductor Super Hit Similar →
1988 Carmen Conductor Super Hit Similar →
1988 Il Trovatore - Super Hit Similar →
1988 Ariadne auf Naxos - Flop Similar →
1984 Francesca da Rimini Conductor Flop Similar →
1984 La Forza del Destino Self - Conductor Flop Similar →
1983 Berlioz: Les Troyens Conductor Flop Similar →
1983 Don Carlo Conductor Super Hit Similar →
1983 The Metropolitan Opera Centennial Gala Self - Conductor Flop Similar →
1982 The Metropolitan Opera - Wagner: Tannhäuser Self - Conductor Flop Similar →
1982 La traviata Conductor Hit Similar →
1982 Der Rosenkavalier - Flop Similar →
1982 Idomeneo Conductor Super Hit Similar →
1982 Puccini: La bohème Self - Conductor Flop Similar →
1981 Verdi: Rigoletto Self - Conductor Flop Similar →
1981 La Traviata - The Met Self - Conductor Flop Similar →
1980 Don Carlo Conductor Flop Similar →
1980 Strauss: Elektra Conductor Flop Similar →
1980 La Clemenza di Tito Conductor Flop Similar →
1977 Rigoletto Self - Conductor Super Hit Similar →
1977 La Bohème Conductor Super Hit Similar →

James Levine - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of James Levine?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring James Levine is "Rigoletto" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has James Levine acted in?

James Levine has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by James Levine?

Other notable films include "The Metropolitan Opera: The Magic Flute", "Die Meistersinger Von Nürnberg", and "La Bohème".

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