James Staley
ActingJames Staley Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of James Staley reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 21 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of James Staley's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 19% of James Staley'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 Desert Hearts, which stands out as a key performance.
Best James Staley Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from James Staley's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie James Staley has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Robot Wars | Stumpy | Flop | Similar → |
| 1993 | Without a Kiss Goodbye | Myron Ogelsby | Average | Similar → |
| 1991 | Line of Fire: The Morris Dees Story | Welt | Flop | Similar → |
| 1990 | Pacific Heights | District Attorney Henry | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | The Stepford Children | Swimming Instructor | Flop | Similar → |
| 1987 | Assassination | Briggs | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | A Fight for Jenny | Supervisor | Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | A Letter to Three Wives | Frank | Flop | Similar → |
| 1985 | Sweet Dreams | Gerald Cline | Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Desert Hearts | Art Warner | Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | Protocol | Vice President Merck | Average | Similar → |
| 1984 | American Dreamer | Kevin Palmer | Average | Similar → |
| 1983 | Deal of the Century | JWT Assoc | Flop | Similar → |
| 1983 | National Lampoon's Vacation | Motel Desk Clerk | Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Firefox | Lt. Commander Fleischer | Average | Similar → |
| 1981 | Honky Tonk Freeway | Governor's Assistant | Flop | Similar → |
| 1979 | The Last Word | Brady | Flop | Similar → |
| 1979 | California Dreaming | Airline Officer | Flop | Similar → |
| 1978 | The Bad News Bears Go to Japan | Network Man #4 | Flop | Similar → |
| 1977 | The Storyteller | Paul Temperson | Flop | Similar → |
| 1972 | The Rimers of Eldritch | Robert Conklin | Flop | Similar → |
James Staley - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of James Staley?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring James Staley is "Desert Hearts" with a rating of 7.1/10.
How many movies has James Staley acted in?
James Staley has been featured in at least 21 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by James Staley?
Other notable films include "National Lampoon's Vacation", "A Fight for Jenny", and "Sweet Dreams".