Jim Beaver
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James Norman Beaver Jr. (born August 12, 1950) is an American actor, writer, and film historian. He portrayed Bobby Singer in Supernatural. He also played Whitney Ellsworth on the HBO Western drama series Deadwood, which brought him acclaim and a Screen Actors Guild Awards nomination for Ensemble Acting, Sheriff Shelby Parlow on the FX series Justified, and Robert "Dakota Bob" Singer on the Amazon Prime Video series The Boys. His memoir Life's That Way was published in April 2009.
Jim Beaver Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Jim Beaver reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 46 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Jim Beaver's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 30% of Jim Beaver'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 Gunsmoke: To the Last Man, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Jim Beaver Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Jim Beaver's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Jim Beaver has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | No More Time | Radio Host | Flop | Similar → |
| 2021 | Nightmare Alley | Sheriff Jedediah Judd | Hit | Similar → |
| 2020 | Blindfire | Sergeant Ward | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Mama Bear | Doctor | Flop | Similar → |
| 2019 | Deadwood: The Movie | Whitney Ellsworth (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Hospitality | The Boss | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | Billy Boy | Crabtree | Flop | Similar → |
| 2018 | Remember the Sultana | Joseph Taylor Elliott / First Engineering Officer Nathaniel Wintringer (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | The Frontier | Lee | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | Crimson Peak | Carter Cushing | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | The Adventures of Biffle and Shooster | The Captain | Flop | Similar → |
| 2011 | The Legend of Hell's Gate: An American Conspiracy | J. Wright Mooar | Flop | Similar → |
| 2009 | Dark and Stormy Night | Jack Tugdon | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | Reflections | Franck | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | Next | Wisdom | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | Wheelmen | Agent Hammond | Flop | Similar → |
| 2003 | The Life of David Gale | Duke Grover | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Adaptation. | Ranger Tony | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Joy Ride | Sheriff Ritter | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Warden of Red Rock | Jefferson Bent | Flop | Similar → |
| 1999 | Magnolia | Smiling Peanut Patron #1 | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Mr. Murder | Agent Jason Reiling | Flop | Similar → |
| 1997 | Wounded | Agent Eric Ashton | Flop | Similar → |
| 1997 | Divided by Hate | Danny Leland | Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Bad Girls | Pinkerton Detective Graves | Flop | Similar → |
| 1994 | Blue Chips | Ricky's Father | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | Geronimo: An American Legend | Proclamation Officer | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | Sliver | Detective Ira | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | Gunsmoke: The Long Ride | Traveling Blacksmith | Flop | Similar → |
| 1992 | Twogether | Oscar | Flop | Similar → |
| 1992 | Sister Act | Clarkson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | Gunsmoke: To the Last Man | Deputy Willie Rudd | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | The Court-Martial of Jackie Robinson | Maj. Trimble | Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | El Diablo | Spivey Irick | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | Follow Your Heart | Craig Hraboy | Flop | Similar → |
| 1989 | In Country | Earl Smith | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | Mothers, Daughters and Lovers | Sheriff Jack Edzard | Flop | Similar → |
| 1989 | Turner & Hooch | Plant Manager | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | Defense Play | FBI Man | Flop | Similar → |
| 1988 | Perry Mason: The Case of the Lady in the Lake | Motel Manager | Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Sweet Revenge | Smuggler (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1983 | Girls of the White Orchid | Pedestrian | Flop | Similar → |
| 1979 | Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders | Cowboy Player (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1978 | The Seniors | Client (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1977 | Semi-Tough | B.E.A.T. Member (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| N/A | Injection | Pops | Flop | Similar → |
Jim Beaver - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Jim Beaver?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jim Beaver is "Gunsmoke: To the Last Man" with a rating of 7.7/10.
How many movies has Jim Beaver acted in?
Jim Beaver has been featured in at least 46 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Jim Beaver?
Other notable films include "Magnolia", "The Life of David Gale", and "Adaptation.".