James Young - Actor Profile

James Young

Directing
Updated: Apr 13, 2026
28Total Films
5.2 Highest Rated
Born: Jan 1, 1872
Birth Place: Baltimore, Maryland, USA

James Young Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of James Young 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 Young's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 0% of James Young'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 Jerry's Mother-in-Law, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best James Young Movies Ranked

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

★5.2
Jerry's Mother-in-Law (1913) movie poster
★5.2

Jerry's Mother-in-Law: Using hypnosis and two agents, Jerry manages to get rid of his mother in law.

Jerry's Mother-in-Law

1913•Comedy
★5.0
Twelfth Night (1910) movie poster
★5.0

Twelfth Night: When Viola and her twin brother Sebastian are shipwrecked and separated, Viola dresses in her brother's clothes and beco

Twelfth Night

1910•Romance
★5.0
Lady Godiva (1911) movie poster
★5.0

Lady Godiva: The story of how Lady Godiva came to ride naked through the streets of Coventry.

Lady Godiva

1911•Drama
★5.0
Delayed Proposals (1913) movie poster
★5.0

Delayed Proposals: It is sometimes decidedly difficult to get a little privacy on shipboard. Several times Jack Hardy almost reaches the pr

Delayed Proposals

1913•Comedy
★4.8
A Vitagraph Romance (1912) movie poster
★4.8

A Vitagraph Romance: After meeting a handsome writer, Senator Carter's daughter leaves home and enters the employ of the Vitagraph Company as

A Vitagraph Romance

1912•Romance

Full Filmography

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

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1918 A Marriage of Convenience Paul Morley, a Morphine Addict Flop Similar →
1917 On Trial Gerald Trask Flop Similar →
1914 Lola Dick Fenway Flop Similar →
1914 The Violin of M'sieur Jean - Yvonne's Sweetheart Flop Similar →
1914 Cherry - Flop Similar →
1914 The Portrait Ralph Dryden Flop Similar →
1914 Some Steamer Scooping Tom Drake Flop Similar →
1913 Heartsease A French Official Flop Similar →
1913 Up in a Balloon Billy Gilwater Flop Similar →
1913 Jerry's Mother-in-Law - Flop Similar →
1913 The Hindoo Charm Nattoo Flop Similar →
1913 Jack's Chrysanthemum - Flop Similar →
1913 Delayed Proposals Count Brainless Flop Similar →
1913 Put Yourself in Their Place Mr. Johnson's Son Flop Similar →
1913 The Old Guard Colonel Weston Flop Similar →
1913 Beau Brummel Beau Brummel Flop Similar →
1913 The Little Minister Gavin Dishart, the Little Minister Flop Similar →
1912 The Eavesdropper Bob Flop Similar →
1912 As You Like It Sir Rowland De Bois Flop Similar →
1912 The Irony of Fate - Flop Similar →
1912 A Vitagraph Romance James Young Flop Similar →
1912 Wanted, a Sister Tom Flop Similar →
1911 Lady Godiva - Flop Similar →
1911 The Mate of the 'John M' Second in Command of the John M Flop Similar →
1910 Twelfth Night Sir Andrew Aguecheek Flop Similar →
1910 Richelieu; or: The Conspiracy - Flop Similar →
1909 A Midsummer Night's Dream - Flop Similar →
1909 The Life of George Washington - Flop Similar →

James Young - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of James Young?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring James Young is "Jerry's Mother-in-Law" with a rating of 5.2/10.

How many movies has James Young acted in?

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

What are some other popular movies by James Young?

Other notable films include "Twelfth Night", "Lady Godiva", and "Delayed Proposals".

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