James Walker - Actor Profile

James Walker

Acting
Freshness: Jan 27, 2026
10Total Films
7.5 Highest Rated
Born: Mar 31, 1940
Birth Place: Bournemouth, Hampshire (now Dorset, England, UK)

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of James Walker reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 10 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of James Walker's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 40% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), James Walker remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Empire of the Sun, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best James Walker Movies Ranked

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

★7.5
Empire of the Sun (1987) movie poster
★7.5

Empire of the Sun: Jamie Graham, a privileged English boy, is living in Shanghai when the Japanese invade and force all foreigners into pri

Empire of the Sun

1987•Drama
★6.9
Twelfth Night (1996) movie poster
★6.9

Twelfth Night: Shakespeare's comedy of gender confusion, in which a girl disguises herself as a man to be near the count she adores, on

Twelfth Night

1996•Drama
★6.8
Nineteen Eighty-Four (1984) movie poster
★6.8

Nineteen Eighty-Four: Imagine a world where absolute conformity rules, and word and thought, including loyalty to Big Brother is demanded. It'

Nineteen Eighty-Four

1984•Drama
★6.8
The Secret Adversary (1983) movie poster
★6.8

The Secret Adversary: After a chance meeting and an indiscreet conversation, childhood friends Tommy Beresford and Tuppence Cowley become invo

The Secret Adversary

1983•Comedy
★6.2
Danny the Champion of the World (1989) movie poster
★6.2

Danny the Champion of the World: Somewhere in England, in the Autumn of 1955, a widowed father and his son live an idyllic life together. Only their gas

Danny the Champion of the World

1989•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of James Walker.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1996 Twelfth Night Priest Hit Similar →
1993 Scam Arthur Hopper Average Similar →
1991 9 1/2 Ninjas! Bum Flop Similar →
1989 Blore M.P. Headmaster Flop Similar →
1989 Danny the Champion of the World Vicar Average Similar →
1987 Empire of the Sun Mr. Radik Super Hit Similar →
1986 The Good Doctor Bodkin-Adams Mr Justice Devlin Flop Similar →
1986 The Russian Soldier Bookseller Flop Similar →
1984 Nineteen Eighty-Four Syme Hit Similar →
1983 The Secret Adversary First Clerk Hit Similar →

James Walker - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of James Walker?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring James Walker is "Empire of the Sun" with a rating of 7.5/10.

How many movies has James Walker acted in?

James Walker has been featured in at least 10 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by James Walker?

Other notable films include "Twelfth Night", "Nineteen Eighty-Four", and "The Secret Adversary".