James O'Connell - Actor Profile

James O'Connell

Acting
Updated: Apr 10, 2026
26Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated

James O'Connell Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of James O'Connell reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 26 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 23% of James O'Connell'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 Frankenstein's Planet of Monsters!, which stands out as a key performance.

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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
Bound for Glory (1976) movie poster
★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
★6.9
The Last of His Tribe (1992) movie poster
★6.9

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
Death Hunt (1981) movie poster
★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

Full Filmography

Every movie James O'Connell has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
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".

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