
James Remar
ActingAbout James Remar
William James Remar (born December 31, 1953) is an American actor. Some of his best known film roles are as Ajax in The Warriors (1979), as homicidal maniac Albert Ganz in 48 Hrs. (1982), as Dutch Schultz in The Cotton Club (1984), and as Lord Raiden in Mortal Kombat: Annihilation (1997). He has had smaller roles in many other notable films, including Drugstore Cowboy (1989), Boys on the Side (1995), Judge Dredd (1995), Psycho (1998), What Lies Beneath (2000), 2 Fast 2 Furious (2002), Blade: Trinity (2004), Ratatouille (2007), Pineapple Express (2008), RED (2010), X-Men: First Class (2011), Django Unchained (2012), Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (2019), Oppenheimer (2023), and Megalopolis (2024). He was originally cast as Corporal Hicks in Aliens (1986) before being replaced by Michael Biehn. On television, Remar's recurring roles include Richard Wright, the on-off tycoon boyfriend of Samantha in Sex and the City (2001 - 2004), Harry Morgan in Dexter (2006 - 2013) and Dexter: Resurrection (2025 - present), the voice of Vilgax in Ben 10 (2009 - 2012), Tonraq in The Legend of Korra (2013 - 2014), and Peter Gambi in Black Lightning (2018 - 2021). He also voices Executor Hideo in the Destiny video game series. Remar has been married to Atsuko Remar since 1984. They have two children.
James Remar Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of James Remar reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of James Remar's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 50% of James Remar'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 Desperado: The Outlaw Wars, which stands out as a key performance.
Best James Remar Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from James Remar's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie James Remar has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | They Will Kill You | Pig's Head (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | Transformers One | Zeta Prime (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | Oppenheimer | Henry Stimson | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | The Noel Diary | Scott Turner | Average | Similar → |
| 2019 | Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood | 'Bounty Law' - 'Ugly Owl' | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Feed | Tom | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | The Blackcoat's Daughter | Bill | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | Can't Buy My Love | Rex | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | USS Indianapolis: Men of Courage | Admiral Parnell | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | The Dog Lover | Daniel Holloway | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | Horns | Derrick Perrish | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | Django Unchained | Butch Pooch / Ace Speck | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | Transformers: Dark of the Moon | Sideswipe (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | X-Men: First Class | US General | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | RED | Gabriel Singer | Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | The Christmas Hope | Mark Addison | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | Pineapple Express | General Bratt | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | The Warriors: Battleground | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | The Warriors: The Beginning | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | The Warriors: The Phenomenon | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | Ratatouille | Larousse (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | The Warriors: The Way Home | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | Blade: Trinity | Ray Cumberland | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | Ike: Countdown to D-Day | General Omar Bradley | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | The Girl Next Door | Hugo Posh | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | The Survivors Club | Roan Griffin | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Duplex | Chick | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | 2 Fast 2 Furious | Agent Markham | Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | What Lies Beneath | Warren Feur | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | The Quest | Maxie Devine | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | Boys on the Side | Alex | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | Miracle on 34th Street | Jack Duff | Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Renaissance Man | Captain Tom Murdoch | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | Confessions of a Hitman | Bruno Serrano | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | Blink | Thomas Ridgely | Average | Similar → |
| 1991 | White Fang | Beauty Smith | Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Tales from the Darkside: The Movie | Preston (segment ‘Lover’s Vow’) | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | Kojak: None So Blind | Wolfgang Reiger | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | Drugstore Cowboy | Gentry | Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Desperado: The Outlaw Wars | John Sikes | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Silence Like Glass | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | The Dream Team | Gianelli | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | Quiet Cool | Joe Dylanne | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | Band of the Hand | Nestor | Average | Similar → |
| 1984 | The Cotton Club | Dutch Schultz | Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | 48 Hrs. | Albert Ganz | Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | Windwalker | Windwalker (young) | Average | Similar → |
| 1980 | The Long Riders | Sam Starr | Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | Cruising | Gregory | Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | The Warriors | Ajax | Super Hit | Similar → |
James Remar - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of James Remar?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring James Remar is "Desperado: The Outlaw Wars" with a rating of 9.5/10.
How many movies has James Remar acted in?
James Remar has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by James Remar?
Other notable films include "Django Unchained", "Oppenheimer", and "Transformers One".




