James Lipton - Actor Profile

James Lipton

Acting
Updated: Apr 16, 2026
8Total Films
7.2 Highest Rated
Born: Sep 19, 1926
Birth Place: Detroit, Michigan, USA

About James Lipton

Louis James Lipton (September 19, 1926 – March 2, 2020) was an American writer, lyricist, actor, and dean emeritus of the Actors Studio Drama School at Pace University in New York City.

Known For: Acting

James Lipton Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of James Lipton reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 8 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 38% of James Lipton'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 Clint Eastwood: The Last Legend, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best James Lipton Movies Ranked

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

★7.2
Clint Eastwood: The Last Legend (2022) movie poster
★7.2

Clint Eastwood: The Last Legend: The portrait of the last cowboy Hollywood legend dives into the 65 years of an extraordinary career in Hollywood, highli

Clint Eastwood: The Last Legend

2022•Documentary
★7.0
Contender: Mastering the Method (2001) movie poster
★7.0

Contender: Mastering the Method: An in-depth analysis and celebration of the famous "I coulda been a contender" scene between Marlon Brando and Rod Steig

Contender: Mastering the Method

2001•Documentary
★6.5
Bolt (2008) movie poster
★6.5

Bolt: Bolt is the star of the biggest show in Hollywood. The only problem is, he thinks it's real. After he's accidentally shi

Bolt

2008•Animation
★5.9
Igor (2008) movie poster
★5.9

Igor: A cliché hunchbacked evil scientist's assistant aspires to become a scientist himself, much to the displeasure of the re

Igor

2008•Animation
★5.1
Bewitched (2005) movie poster
★5.1

Bewitched: Thinking he can overshadow an unknown actress in the part, an egocentric actor unknowingly gets a witch cast in an upcom

Bewitched

2005•Comedy

Full Filmography

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

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2022 Clint Eastwood: The Last Legend Self (archive footage) Hit Similar →
2008 Bolt The Director (voice) Hit Similar →
2008 Igor Himself Average Similar →
2005 James Lipton Takes on Three Self Flop Similar →
2005 Bewitched Himself Flop Similar →
2002 Magic Time: A Tribute to Jack Lemmon Self Flop Similar →
2001 Contender: Mastering the Method Self Hit Similar →
1953 The Big Break Marty Flop Similar →

James Lipton - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of James Lipton?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring James Lipton is "Clint Eastwood: The Last Legend" with a rating of 7.2/10.

How many movies has James Lipton acted in?

James Lipton has been featured in at least 8 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by James Lipton?

Other notable films include "Contender: Mastering the Method", "Bolt", and "Igor".

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