James Wilby
ActingAbout James Wilby
James Wilby (born 20 February 1958) is an English actor, known for Maurice (1987), Gosford Park (2001), Howards End (1992), and A Handful of Dust (1988).
James Wilby Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of James Wilby 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 Wilby's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 26% of James Wilby'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 Merchant Ivory, which stands out as a key performance.
Best James Wilby Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from James Wilby's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie James Wilby has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Mystery at the Prospect Hotel | Mr. Vincent | Flop | Similar → |
| 2024 | Merchant Ivory | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare | Viscount Algernon | Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | Vindication Swim | Mr. Havers | Flop | Similar → |
| 2022 | Masquerade | Thomas | Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | The Duke | Judge Aarvold | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | E. M. Forster: His Longest Journey | Narrator | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Salt | Conrad | Flop | Similar → |
| 2017 | The Sense of an Ending | David Ford | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | ChickLit | Geoffrey | Flop | Similar → |
| 2016 | Churchill's Secret | Brendan Bracken | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | Vincent | The Man | Flop | Similar → |
| 2012 | Best Possible Taste: The Kenny Everett Story | Wilfred De'Ath | Flop | Similar → |
| 2011 | We Need to Talk About Kieran | Professor Hugh Merrill | Flop | Similar → |
| 2009 | Shadows in the Sun | Robert | Flop | Similar → |
| 2008 | A Risk Worth Taking | Patrick Trenchard | Flop | Similar → |
| 2008 | Lady Godiva | Earl of Mercia, Leofric | Flop | Similar → |
| 2007 | Clapham Junction | Julian Rowan | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | It's Gradiva Who Is Calling You | John Locke | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | The Last Days of the Raj | Lord Mountbatten | Flop | Similar → |
| 2004 | De-Lovely | Edward Thomas | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | Sparkling Cyanide | Stephen Farraday | Flop | Similar → |
| 2002 | George Eliot: A Scandalous Life | Herbert Spencer | Flop | Similar → |
| 2002 | The Making of Gosford Park | Self (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 2002 | Bertie and Elizabeth | King George VI, aka 'Bertie' | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | Gosford Park | Freddie Nesbitt | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Jump Tomorrow | Nathan | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | Cotton Mary | John MacIntosh | Flop | Similar → |
| 1999 | Tom's Midnight Garden | Uncle Alan Kitson | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | An Ideal Husband | Sir Robert Chiltern | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | The Dark Room | Dr Alan Protheroe | Flop | Similar → |
| 1997 | Regeneration | 2nd Lt. Siegfried Sassoon | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | The Woman In White | Sir Percival Glyde | Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | The Treasure Seekers | Henry Carlisle | Flop | Similar → |
| 1996 | Witness Against Hitler | Helmuth James von Moltke | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | The Chess Game | Lord Staunton | Flop | Similar → |
| 1992 | Immaculate Conception | Alistair | Flop | Similar → |
| 1992 | Howards End | Charles Wilcox | Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | Adam Bede | Arthur Donnithorne | Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | The Siege of Venice | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1991 | Tell Me That You Love Me | Michael Evans | Flop | Similar → |
| 1989 | Conspiracy | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1988 | A Summer Story | Frank Ashton | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | A Handful of Dust | Tony Last | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | Maurice | Maurice Hall | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | A Room with a View | Party Guest (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Dutch Girls | Dundine | Flop | Similar → |
| 1985 | Dreamchild | Baker | Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Privileged | Jamie | Flop | Similar → |
| N/A | The Storyteller: Sapsorrow | Prince | Flop | Similar → |
James Wilby - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of James Wilby?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring James Wilby is "Merchant Ivory" with a rating of 7.7/10.
How many movies has James Wilby acted in?
James Wilby has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by James Wilby?
Other notable films include "Maurice", "Adam Bede", and "E. M. Forster: His Longest Journey".