James O'Connell

Acting

Freshness: Jan 24, 2026

26Total Films

10.0 Highest Rated

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of James O'Connell reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 26 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of James O'Connell's filmography leans towards the Drama 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 23% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), James O'Connell remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Frankenstein's Planet of Monsters!, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best James O'Connell Movies Ranked

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

★10.0

Frankenstein's Planet of Monsters! (1995) movie poster

★10.0

Frankenstein's Planet of Monsters!: Three female astronauts are tricked into landing on a barren planet ruled by a Frankenstein monster. They promptly get t

Frankenstein's Planet of Monsters!

1995•Sci-Fi

★7.5

Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988) movie poster

★7.5

Who Framed Roger Rabbit: 'Toon star Roger is worried that his wife Jessica is playing pattycake with someone else, so the studio hires detective

Who Framed Roger Rabbit

1988•Fantasy

★6.9

★6.9

Bound for Glory: A biography of Woody Guthrie, one of America's greatest folk singers. He left his dust-devastated Texas home in the 1930

Bound for Glory

1976•Music

★6.8

The Last of His Tribe (1992) movie poster

★6.8

The Last of His Tribe: Ishi, the last Yahi Indian of California, must leave his homeland and learn to navigate the world of the white man in or

The Last of His Tribe

1992•Drama

★6.6

★6.6

Death Hunt: Yukon Territory, Canada, November 1931. Albert Johnson, a trapper who lives alone in the mountains, buys a dog almost de

Death Hunt

1981•Action

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of James O'Connell.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2007	Man in the Chair	Big John	Average	Similar →
2005	Cruel But Necessary	-	Average	Similar →
1998	Next Stop Wonderland	Linoleum Man	Average	Similar →
1996	The Cable Guy	Bathroom Attendant	Average	Similar →
1996	Criminal Hearts	Don Mootes	Flop	Similar →
1995	Frankenstein's Planet of Monsters!	Zoggle	Super Hit	Similar →
1992	The Last of His Tribe	Wester Union Operator	Hit	Similar →
1988	Who Framed Roger Rabbit	Conductor	Super Hit	Similar →
1988	Sunset	Gate Guard	Average	Similar →
1985	Prime Risk	Terry Franklin	Average	Similar →
1983	Second Thoughts	Chief Staab	Flop	Similar →
1981	Sharky's Machine	-	Average	Similar →
1981	Sizzle	Simms	Flop	Similar →
1981	Death Hunt	Hurley	Hit	Similar →
1981	The Postman Always Rings Twice	Judge	Hit	Similar →
1980	Angel on My Shoulder	-	Average	Similar →
1980	Gideon's Trumpet	Warden	Average	Similar →
1980	All God's Children	-	Flop	Similar →
1980	Hero at Large	Stage Manager	Average	Similar →
1979	Human Experiments	Father	Flop	Similar →
1978	The Clone Master	Sands	Flop	Similar →
1977	Roger & Harry: The Mitera Target	Mankowitz	Flop	Similar →
1976	Nickelodeon	Patents Thug	Average	Similar →
1976	Bound for Glory	Jesse	Hit	Similar →
1976	James Dean	Mr. Robbins	Flop	Similar →
1974	The Girl Who Ran Out of Night	Tall Hood	Flop	Similar →

James O'Connell - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of James O'Connell?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring James O'Connell is "Frankenstein's Planet of Monsters!" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has James O'Connell acted in?

James O'Connell has been featured in at least 26 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by James O'Connell?

Other notable films include "Who Framed Roger Rabbit", "Bound for Glory", and "The Last of His Tribe".