James Rolleston - Actor Profile

James Rolleston

Acting
Updated: Apr 12, 2026
11Total Films
8.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jun 8, 1997
Birth Place: New Zealand

About James Rolleston

James Rolleston (born 8 June 1997) is a New Zealand actor known for the films Boy and The Dark Horse.

Known For: ActingIndustry Veteran

James Rolleston Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of James Rolleston reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 11 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 36% of James Rolleston'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 Frosty Man and the BMX Kid, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best James Rolleston Movies Ranked

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

★8.0
Frosty Man and the BMX Kid (2010) movie poster
★8.0

Frosty Man and the BMX Kid: In this short James Rolleston (Boy) stars as a Kiwi lad who banters with an elderly bearded fulla (Bruce Allpress) who c

Frosty Man and the BMX Kid

2010•Comedy
★7.6
Whina (2022) movie poster
★7.6

Whina: The story of Dame Whina Cooper, the beloved Māori matriarch who worked tirelessly to improve the rights of her people, e

Whina

2022•Drama
★7.3
Boy (2010) movie poster
★7.3

Boy: Boy, an 11-year-old child and devout Michael Jackson fan who lives on the east coast of New Zealand in 1984, gets a chan

Boy

2010•Drama
★6.6
Pork Pie (2017) movie poster
★6.6

Pork Pie: A trio of accidental outlaws travel the length of New Zealand, protesting conformity and chasing lost love, with a posse

Pork Pie

2017•Action
★6.3
The Dark Horse (2014) movie poster
★6.3

The Dark Horse: One-time Maori speed-chess champ, Genesis Potini, lives with a bi-polar disorder and must overcome prejudice and violenc

The Dark Horse

2014•Drama

Full Filmography

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

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2023 Uproar Jamie Waaka Average Similar →
2022 Whina Gabriel Super Hit Similar →
2020 Lowdown Dirty Criminals Freddy Flop Similar →
2018 The Breaker Upperers Jordan Flop Similar →
2017 Pork Pie Luke Hit Similar →
2016 The Rehearsal Stanley Flop Similar →
2016 Hautoa Mā! The Rise of Māori Cinema Self Flop Similar →
2014 The Dead Lands Hongi Average Similar →
2014 The Dark Horse Mana Average Similar →
2010 Boy Boy Hit Similar →
2010 Frosty Man and the BMX Kid BMX Kid Super Hit Similar →

James Rolleston - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of James Rolleston?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring James Rolleston is "Frosty Man and the BMX Kid" with a rating of 8.0/10.

How many movies has James Rolleston acted in?

James Rolleston has been featured in at least 11 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by James Rolleston?

Other notable films include "Whina", "Boy", and "Pork Pie".

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