James Swanton - Actor Profile

James Swanton

Acting
Updated: Apr 19, 2026
28Total Films
8.3 Highest Rated
Born: Jan 15, 1991
Birth Place: York, North Yorkshire, England, UK

About James Swanton

James Swanton is best known for otherworldly characters. He fathered the Antichrist as both Satan in Apartment 7A (2024) and the Jackal in The First Omen (2024), as well as appearing as the Magician in Tarot (2024), the Ash Man in Stopmotion (2023), the Spirit in Host (2020) and the Creature in Frankenstein's Creature (2018). He also played the title roles in two BBC chillers: Lot No. 249 (2023), Mark Gatiss's Ghost Story for Christmas, and The Curse of the Ninth (2024) in the final series of Inside No. 9 (2014). As a stage actor, James has been closely associated with Dickens. He took his acclaimed one-man play "Sikes & Nancy" to the West End's Trafalgar Studios and annually performs "A Christmas Carol" (amongst other ghost stories) at London's Charles Dickens Museum.

James Swanton Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of James Swanton reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 28 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 14% of James Swanton'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 Frankenstein's Creature, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best James Swanton Movies Ranked

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

Full Filmography

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

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 The Fairy Moon Syd Flop Similar →
2025 The Severed Sun The Beast Average Similar →
2024 Apartment 7A Satan Average Similar →
2024 Tarot The Hermit / The Magician Average Similar →
2024 The First Omen Jackal Performer Hit Similar →
2024 Stopmotion Ash Man Average Similar →
2023 A Ghost Story for Christmas: Lot No. 249 The Mummy Average Similar →
2023 The Dead of Winter The Figure Flop Similar →
2023 Underground Jedrek / Demon Flop Similar →
2023 To Fire You Come at Last Ransley Flop Similar →
2022 Stop Dead The Still Man Flop Similar →
2022 Walking Against the Rain The Forsaken Flop Similar →
2022 The Haunting of the Tower of London Solomon Average Similar →
2022 Dashcam The Parasite Flop Similar →
2022 The Jack in the Box: Awakening Jack Average Similar →
2022 Werewolf Castle Councillor Flop Similar →
2021 Irving Undead Henry Irving Flop Similar →
2021 Broadcast Signal Intrusion Sal-E Sparx Average Similar →
2021 The Banishing Monk Flop Similar →
2021 The Thing That Ate the Birds The Thing That Ate the Birds Hit Similar →
2020 Host The Spirit Hit Similar →
2020 A Werewolf in England Willie Average Similar →
2020 Vampire Virus Father Flop Similar →
2020 A Little More Flesh Stanley Durall Flop Similar →
2019 Black Mass Darkness Flop Similar →
2018 Frankenstein's Creature The Creature Super Hit Similar →
2018 Salt Demon Average Similar →
2017 Double Date Daddy Flop Similar →

James Swanton - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of James Swanton?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring James Swanton is "Frankenstein's Creature" with a rating of 8.3/10.

How many movies has James Swanton acted in?

James Swanton has been featured in at least 28 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by James Swanton?

Other notable films include "The First Omen", "Host", and "The Thing That Ate the Birds".

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