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James Parnell

Acting
Updated: Apr 19, 2026
16Total Films
6.6 Highest Rated
Born: Oct 9, 1923
Birth Place: St. Paul, Minnesota, USA

James Parnell Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of James Parnell reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 16 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 6% of James Parnell'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 Pardners, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best James Parnell Movies Ranked

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

★6.6
Pardners (1956) movie poster
★6.6

Pardners: Rich momma's boy Wade Kingsley Jr. an Eastern dude, tries to follow in his murdered father's footsteps by returning to t

Pardners

1956•Comedy
★6.3
Apache Drums (1951) movie poster
★6.3

Apache Drums: A gambler is thrown out of a western town, but returns when the town is suddenly threatened by a band of marauding Apach

Apache Drums

1951•Western
★5.9
Crime Against Joe (1956) movie poster
★5.9

Crime Against Joe: Down-and-out artist Joe Manning wakes up from a night of drunken revelry in a jail cell, where he's being held on suspic

Crime Against Joe

1956•Drama
★5.8
Yankee Buccaneer (1952) movie poster
★5.8

Yankee Buccaneer: A United States Navy ship in the first half of the 19th century, under the command of Captain David Porter, is expecting

Yankee Buccaneer

1952•Adventure
★5.8
War Drums (1957) movie poster
★5.8

War Drums: The friendship between a white man & an Apache chief is tested when they fall in love with the same woman

War Drums

1957•Western

Full Filmography

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

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1962 Incident in an Alley Jury Foreman (uncredited) Flop Similar →
1961 The Clown and the Kid Patrolman #2 Flop Similar →
1961 Gun Fight Moose McLain Flop Similar →
1957 Outlaw's Son Jorgensen Average Similar →
1957 War Drums Arizona Average Similar →
1956 Running Target Pryor Average Similar →
1956 Pardners Bank Teller (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1956 Star in the Dust Marv Tremain Flop Similar →
1956 Crime Against Joe Ralph Corey Average Similar →
1954 The Yellow Mountain Joe Flop Similar →
1953 War Paint Trooper Martin Average Similar →
1952 Yankee Buccaneer Redell Average Similar →
1952 Yukon Gold Renault Flop Similar →
1952 The McGurk Way Dan McGurk Jr Flop Similar →
1951 Apache Drums Miner (uncredited) Average Similar →
1950 California Passage Cowboy (uncredited) Flop Similar →

James Parnell - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of James Parnell?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring James Parnell is "Pardners" with a rating of 6.6/10.

How many movies has James Parnell acted in?

James Parnell has been featured in at least 16 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by James Parnell?

Other notable films include "Apache Drums", "Crime Against Joe", and "Yankee Buccaneer".

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