James Murtaugh
ActingAbout James Murtaugh
James Murtaugh (born October 28, 1942) is an American actor. His film credits include How to Lose a Guy in Ten Days, Everything’s Fine, Invincible, I Don’t Know How She Does It, Out of Time, Vanilla Sky, Night Falls on Manhattan, The Howling, Blue Thunder, All the President’s Men, Private Parts, Last Days of Disco, The Rosary Murders, and Two Weeks.
James Murtaugh Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of James Murtaugh reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 34 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of James Murtaugh's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 32% of James Murtaugh'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 Casino, which stands out as a key performance.
Best James Murtaugh Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from James Murtaugh's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie James Murtaugh has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Archaeology of a Woman | Sgt. Calder | Flop | Similar → |
| 2011 | I Don't Know How She Does It | Roger Harcourt | Flop | Similar → |
| 2011 | Return | Mr. Miller | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | Everybody's Fine | Dr. Ed | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | I Do & I Don't | Morton Murphy | Flop | Similar → |
| 2006 | Two Weeks | Jim Cranston | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | Brother's Shadow | Hank Stafford | Flop | Similar → |
| 2006 | The Water Is Wide | Ezra Bennington | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Out of Time | Dr. Frieland | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days | Jack | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | The Laramie Project | Reverend Fred Phelps | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | Vanilla Sky | Benny's Owner | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Thirteen Conversations About One Thing | Lew Kincannon | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | River Red | Chief Bascomb | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | The Last Days of Disco | Marshall | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | Hudson River Blues | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1997 | Night Falls on Manhattan | Man in Asylum | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | Private Parts | Payton | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Letter to My Killer | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | Romeo Is Bleeding | Priest | Average | Similar → |
| 1992 | Malcolm X | Cop at Harlem Station | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | The Rosary Murders | Robert Javison | Average | Similar → |
| 1983 | A Rose for Emily | Pharmacist | Average | Similar → |
| 1983 | Blue Thunder | Alf Hewitt | Average | Similar → |
| 1983 | I Take These Men | Dr. Stuart Sherwood | Flop | Similar → |
| 1981 | The Howling | Jerry Warren | Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | Casino | Andrews | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | Off the Minnesota Strip | Bruce McGrath | Flop | Similar → |
| 1979 | Pleasure Cove | Henry Sinclair | Flop | Similar → |
| 1978 | Someone's Watching Me! | Leone | Average | Similar → |
| 1978 | Dr. Scorpion | Dave Steel | Flop | Similar → |
| 1976 | The Flying Misfits | Medical Lieutenant | Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | All the President's Men | Congress Library Clerk | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | Hail | Sergeant Johnson | Average | Similar → |
James Murtaugh - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of James Murtaugh?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring James Murtaugh is "Casino" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has James Murtaugh acted in?
James Murtaugh has been featured in at least 34 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by James Murtaugh?
Other notable films include "All the President's Men", "Malcolm X", and "River Red".