James Lewis - Actor Profile

James Lewis

Acting
Updated: Apr 19, 2026
9Total Films
7.9 Highest Rated
Born: Sep 1, 1962
Birth Place: Washington, District of Columbia, USA

About James Lewis

James Lewis was born and raised in Washington, D.C. Lewis has recorded over 900 audio books, appeared on numerous commercials and tv shows including a recurring role on HBO's The Wire, and principal roles on America's Most Wanted. James has also appeared in several independent films, including Euphoria which won a gold medal at the Houston Film Festival, Red River which won a Paul Robeson award for lighting, and For Love of Liberty which won the 2011 NAACP Award for best documentary and boasted an all-star narration cast including Halle Berry, Bill Cosby, Mel Gibson, John Travolta and Robert Duvall. In addition, Lewis has lent his voice talents to bring to life such DC Comics characters as Green Lantern John Stewart, Nightwing, Firestorm, Jimmy Olsen and Clayface in the DC Comics audio adaption of Crisis on Infinite Earths which won him an Audiofile Award for best ensemble cast. James won a 2011 Aurora Award and Telly Award for Best Comic Performance in the web production "I Can Live with That". James is also the recipient of the prestigious Actors Center Award in Washington DC. In 2009, Lewis provided over 15-character voices for Fallout 3, which to date, has won multiple awards including Best Overall RPG, Best Overall Console Game, Overall Game of the Show for E3, GamePro Magazine "PC Game of the Year, Game Developer's Choice Awards, Golden Joystick Awards, Best Xbox Game from Official Xbox Magazine, and Best PC Game from GameSpy to name a few. In 2018 Lewis' audiobook "Who Is the Black Panther" won audiobook of the year from Audiofile Magazine. In 2020 James was a silver Telly award for his work as both an actor and producer in the graphic novel "Germ Warfare" Additionally in 2020 James was nominated for 2 SOVAS awards for best Audiobook Narration and Best Audiobook Producer.

James Lewis Movies & Career Overview

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 33% of James Lewis'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 Something the Lord Made, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best James Lewis Movies Ranked

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

Full Filmography

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

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2014 Kill the Messenger Jaguar Driver Hit Similar →
2014 Captain America: The Winter Soldier Smithsonian Museum Visitor Super Hit Similar →
2009 Washingtonienne Ben's Chili Bowl Patron Flop Similar →
2007 Notes from the Rogues Gallery Mr. Thompson Flop Similar →
2006 Fatwa Businessman (uncredited) Flop Similar →
2006 No Retreat from Destiny: The Battle That Rescued Washington Body Servant Flop Similar →
2005 xXx: State of the Union World Leader Flop Similar →
2004 Something the Lord Made Medical Intern Super Hit Similar →
2002 Like Father, Like Son Warren Flop Similar →

James Lewis - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of James Lewis?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring James Lewis is "Something the Lord Made" with a rating of 7.9/10.

How many movies has James Lewis acted in?

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

What are some other popular movies by James Lewis?

Other notable films include "Captain America: The Winter Soldier", "Kill the Messenger", and "xXx: State of the Union".

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