James Lipton

Acting

Freshness: Jan 25, 2026

8Total Films

7.3 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.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of James Lipton reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 8 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Documentary

The majority of James Lipton's filmography leans towards the Documentary 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 38% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), James Lipton remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Clint Eastwood: The Last Legend, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best James Lipton Movies Ranked

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

★7.3

Clint Eastwood: The Last Legend (2022) movie poster

★7.3

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

★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

★6.0

★6.0

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

★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

Complete Filmography & Success Status

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

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
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 7.3/10.

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".