What is James Maloney's latest movie?

James Maloney's most recent film is "The Two Little Bears" (1961).

Is James Maloney a good actor?

James Maloney has an average audience rating of 5.7/10 across 9 films on movieMx, with standout performances in A Lust to Kill, Detective Story, Will Success Spoil Rock Hunter?.

James Maloney

Q: What is the best movie of James Maloney?

According to audience ratings on movieMx, the best movie starring James Maloney is "A Lust to Kill" with a rating of 7.5/10.

Q: How many movies has James Maloney acted in?

James Maloney has been featured in at least 9 major films. Their complete ranked filmography is listed on this page.

Acting

Updated: Apr 13, 2026

9Total Films

7.5 Highest Rated

Born: Jun 27, 1915

Birth Place: Hartford, Connecticut, USA

James Maloney Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of James Maloney reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. 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 Maloney's work falls within the Western genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 56% of James Maloney'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 A Lust to Kill, which stands out as a key performance.

Best James Maloney Movies Ranked

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

★7.5

★7.5

A Lust to Kill: A cowboy escapes from jail with the help of his girlfriend, and goes after the men he believes are responsible for his b

A Lust to Kill

1958•Western

★7.0

★7.0

Detective Story: Tells the story of one day in the lives of the various people who populate a police detective squad. An embittered cop,

Detective Story

1951•Crime

★6.7

Will Success Spoil Rock Hunter? (1957) movie poster

★6.7

Will Success Spoil Rock Hunter?: To save his career, an ad man wants a sex symbol to endorse a lipstick but in exchange, she wants him to pretend to be h

Will Success Spoil Rock Hunter?

1957•Comedy

★6.7

★6.7

Zero Hour!: In 1950s Canada, during a commercial flight, the pilots and some passengers suffer food poisoning, thus forcing an ex-WW

Zero Hour!

1957•Drama

★6.5

★6.5

Lure of the Swamp: Simon Lute ekes out a modest living chartering his skiff to tourists and guiding them through the labyrinthine bayou.

Lure of the Swamp

1957•Thriller

Full Filmography

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

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1961	The Two Little Bears	Jefferson Stander	Average	Similar →
1959	Ask Any Girl	Moonface (uncredited)	Average	Similar →
1958	A Lust to Kill	Rev. Stockton	Super Hit	Similar →
1957	Zero Hour!	Plane Passenger (uncredited)	Hit	Similar →
1957	Hell Canyon Outlaws	Rudy	Flop	Similar →
1957	Will Success Spoil Rock Hunter?	Doctor (uncredited)	Hit	Similar →
1957	Lure of the Swamp	August Dee	Hit	Similar →
1955	Seminole Uprising	Tony Zanoba (as Jim Moloney)	Flop	Similar →
1951	Detective Story	Albert R. Pritchett (uncredited)	Hit	Similar →

James Maloney - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of James Maloney?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring James Maloney is "A Lust to Kill" with a rating of 7.5/10.

How many movies has James Maloney acted in?

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

What are some other popular movies by James Maloney?

Other notable films include "Detective Story", "Will Success Spoil Rock Hunter?", and "Zero Hour!".