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Jim Smith

Acting

Updated: Apr 13, 2026

12Total Films

7.7 Highest Rated

Born: Mar 10, 1940

Jim Smith Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Jim Smith reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 12 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 25% of Jim Smith'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 Mystic River, which stands out as a key performance.

Best Jim Smith Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Jim Smith's career based on audience ratings.

Mystic River (2003) movie poster

Mystic River: The lives of three men who were childhood friends are shattered when one of them suffers a family tragedy.

Mystic River

2003•Thriller

The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! (1988) movie poster

The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!: When the bumbling Lieutenant Frank Drebin investigates events following the shooting of his partner, he stumbles upon an

The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!

1988•Comedy

Unwed Father (1997) movie poster

Unwed Father: 9 months after a drunken sexual encounter, a young man winds up raising a baby on his own.

Unwed Father

1997•Drama

Brain Donors (1992) movie poster

Brain Donors: Three manic idiots—a lawyer, a cab driver and a handyman—team up to run a ballet company to fulfil the will of a million

Brain Donors

1992•Comedy

Don't Look Back: The Story of Leroy "Satchel" Paige (1981) movie poster

Don't Look Back: The Story of Leroy "Satchel" Paige: The story of Leroy "Satchel" Paige, the legendary pitcher, from his barnstorming days in the 1920s, hoping to break into

Don't Look Back: The Story of Leroy "Satchel" Paige

1981•Drama

Full Filmography

Every movie Jim Smith has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2003	Mystic River	Reporter	Super Hit	Similar →
1997	Unwed Father	County Clerk	Hit	Similar →
1997	Contagious	Ben Winorski	Flop	Similar →
1996	Tender Loving Care	Gas Jockey	Flop	Similar →
1996	Justice for Annie	Court Clerk	Flop	Similar →
1995	Man of the House	Minister	Flop	Similar →
1993	Mood Indigo	Courier	Flop	Similar →
1992	Brain Donors	Stage Hand	Average	Similar →
1988	The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!	"Sorry, fellas."	Hit	Similar →
1985	Echo Park	Partygoer	Flop	Similar →
1981	Don't Look Back: The Story of Leroy "Satchel" Paige	White Batter	Average	Similar →
1971	The City	Ambulance Attendant	Flop	Similar →

Jim Smith - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Jim Smith?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jim Smith is "Mystic River" with a rating of 7.7/10.

How many movies has Jim Smith acted in?

Jim Smith has been featured in at least 12 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Jim Smith?

Other notable films include "The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!", "Unwed Father", and "Brain Donors".