James Payton
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James Payton (December 18, 1975) is an actor best known for his performances as Frank Longbottom in Harry Potter & The Order of the Phoenix (2007), USO Hitler in Marvel's Captain America: The First Avenger (2011), Tony Blair in the Nick Moran directed film of Alan McGee's life, Creation Stories (2021), as a Lawyer in Rian Johnson's 'Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery' (2022) , as himself in Oliver Guy-Watkins award winning documentary, Who is James Payton? (2020), & as 'Gabriel' in two episodes of 'Wedding Season' (2022) on Disney+.
James Payton Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of James Payton reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 25 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of James Payton's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 24% of James Payton'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 Teething Problems, which stands out as a key performance.
Best James Payton Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from James Payton's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie James Payton has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Survivor | Dr. Rivers | Flop | Similar → |
| 2024 | Teething Problems | Frank | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | Dogman | Sanitation Inspector | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | Bullets for the Bad | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2022 | Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery | Lawyer | Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | Who is James Payton? | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 2021 | Show Time | Hector | Flop | Similar → |
| 2021 | Liberté | BBC Newsreader (voice) | Flop | Similar → |
| 2021 | Creation Stories | Tony Blair | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | The Monuments Men | Hitler | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | The Look of Love | Interviewer | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | The Shadow of Bigfoot | Joe Horner | Flop | Similar → |
| 2012 | Fear View | Radio Newscaster (voice) | Flop | Similar → |
| 2012 | Georgina Adams | Father Neeson (voice) | Flop | Similar → |
| 2011 | Captain America: The First Avenger | 'Adolph Hitler' | Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | Driven Insane | Patient | Flop | Similar → |
| 2010 | The Baby Watcher | Newsreader | Flop | Similar → |
| 2009 | Curiosity | The Intruder | Flop | Similar → |
| 2009 | Blood Right | Lee | Flop | Similar → |
| 2008 | Lecture 21 | Young Man | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | Bad Day | Todd Marker | Flop | Similar → |
| 2007 | Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix | Frank Longbottom (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | Bloodmyth | Wesley Barker | Flop | Similar → |
| 2004 | Vera Drake | Court Reporter (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Give and Take, and Take | Niall Tamms | Flop | Similar → |
James Payton - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of James Payton?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring James Payton is "Teething Problems" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has James Payton acted in?
James Payton has been featured in at least 25 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by James Payton?
Other notable films include "Dogman", "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix", and "Vera Drake".