James Purcell - Actor Profile

James Purcell

Acting
Updated: Apr 10, 2026
31Total Films
8.3 Highest Rated
Birth Place: Steeltown, Pennsylvania, USA

James Purcell Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of James Purcell reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 31 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 10% of James Purcell'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 The Golden Spiders: A Nero Wolfe Mystery, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best James Purcell Movies Ranked

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

★8.3
The Golden Spiders: A Nero Wolfe Mystery (2000) movie poster
★8.3

The Golden Spiders: A Nero Wolfe Mystery: Interrupted at dinner by a street kid with a strange story, Nero Wolfe and Archie Goodwin find themselves drawn into a s

The Golden Spiders: A Nero Wolfe Mystery

2000•Drama
★7.5
Victims for Victims: The Theresa Saldana Story (1984) movie poster
★7.5

Victims for Victims: The Theresa Saldana Story: Before stalking was a well-known crime in North America, there was Theresa Saldana's story. A drifter from the U.K., Art

Victims for Victims: The Theresa Saldana Story

1984•Drama
★6.7
Level 16 (2018) movie poster
★6.7

Level 16: The teenage girls of Vestalis Academy are meticulously trained in the art of being “clean girls,” practicing the virtues

Level 16

2018•Sci-Fi
★6.4
The Long Way Home (1998) movie poster
★6.4

The Long Way Home: A retired widower wanders away from his daughter's home, hooks up with a free-spirited young woman, and goes on a cross-

The Long Way Home

1998•Adventure
★6.0
Fools Die Fast (1995) movie poster
★6.0

Fools Die Fast: A story set in the 1950s about two people who find a way out of their respective problems through the love they develop

Fools Die Fast

1995•Drama

Full Filmography

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

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2018 Level 16 Mr. Denison Hit Similar →
2012 Bloodwork Taylor Flop Similar →
2006 Totally Awesome Kimberly's Dad Flop Similar →
2006 Absolute Zero Senator Montet Flop Similar →
2005 Amber Frey: Witness for the Prosecution Karaoke Man Flop Similar →
2005 Family Sins Gino Petrocelli Average Similar →
2003 Devil Winds Lou Average Similar →
2001 Full Disclosure Detective Flop Similar →
2000 The Golden Spiders: A Nero Wolfe Mystery Walter Neary Super Hit Similar →
1998 The Long Way Home Marco Average Similar →
1997 On the 2nd Day of Christmas Bill Average Similar →
1997 Let Me Call You Sweetheart Jimmy Weeks Average Similar →
1995 Fools Die Fast - Average Similar →
1995 No Contest Captain Henricks Flop Similar →
1994 Another Woman Dooley Flop Similar →
1994 To Save the Children Cal Fredericks Average Similar →
1993 Dead Meat - Flop Similar →
1991 White Light Bill Dockerty Flop Similar →
1991 The Hitman Sal Flop Similar →
1990 Playroom Paul Flop Similar →
1990 Gypsy Angels Frank Flop Similar →
1988 Glitz Jackie Garbo Flop Similar →
1988 Bad Dreams Paramedic Average Similar →
1988 Betrayal of Silence Eastman Flop Similar →
1987 Death Wish 4: The Crackdown Vince Montono Average Similar →
1986 Where are the Children? Robin Legler Average Similar →
1985 Raw Tunes - Flop Similar →
1984 Victims for Victims: The Theresa Saldana Story - Super Hit Similar →
1981 Delusion Detective Flop Similar →
1980 Rape and Marriage: The Rideout Case - Average Similar →
1978 To Kill a Cop Detective Lt. Flop Similar →

James Purcell - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of James Purcell?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring James Purcell is "The Golden Spiders: A Nero Wolfe Mystery" with a rating of 8.3/10.

How many movies has James Purcell acted in?

James Purcell has been featured in at least 31 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by James Purcell?

Other notable films include "Victims for Victims: The Theresa Saldana Story", "Level 16", and "The Long Way Home".

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