Matthew James - Actor Profile

Matthew James

Acting
Updated: Apr 13, 2026
5Total Films
7.3 Highest Rated
Born: Jan 1, 1973
Birth Place: Long Island, New York, USA

About Matthew James

Born and raised in Long Island New York, Matthew James moved to Manhattan to study acting at the Lee Strasberg Institute. After years of honing his craft in NYC he ventured out to Los Angeles. In Hollywood Matt landed the crucial role of Merl on the hit show Angel. After two seasons on Angel, he appeared on NYPD Blue. In 2001 he landed the key role of the Dude in Kevin Smith's Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back. After doing several Independent films Matthew started writing his own movies. His current project is an offbeat love story set in Los Angeles called Nipples and Palm Trees in which he wrote and stars in is now streaming on Netflix, Amazon, and Hulu. - IMDb Mini Biography By: Doug Jackson

Known For: Acting

Matthew James Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Matthew James reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 5 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 20% of Matthew James'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 Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Matthew James Movies Ranked

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

★7.3
Dawn of the Planet of the Apes (2014) movie poster
★7.3

Dawn of the Planet of the Apes: A group of scientists in San Francisco struggle to stay alive in the aftermath of a plague that is wiping out humanity,

Dawn of the Planet of the Apes

2014•Sci-Fi
★6.4
Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back (2001) movie poster
★6.4

Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back: When Jay and Silent Bob learn that their comic-book alter egos, Bluntman and Chronic, have been sold to Hollywood as par

Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back

2001•Comedy
★5.0
Jack's Apocalypse (2015) movie poster
★5.0

Jack's Apocalypse: An addict ex-politician whose life has spiraled out of control finds redemption when challenged with keeping his sister-

Jack's Apocalypse

2015•Fantasy
★3.7
Clean (2004) movie poster
★3.7

Clean: Maynard Yates is trying to clean up his life when chance gives him a job as a limousine driver. He is soon chauffeuring

Clean

2004•Drama
★2.4
Nipples & Palm Trees (2012) movie poster
★2.4

Nipples & Palm Trees: A down and out journey into a land of raunchy and bizarre sexual encounters. Jackson is a struggling artist with a dead

Nipples & Palm Trees

2012•Comedy

Full Filmography

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

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2015 Jack's Apocalypse Jude Flop Similar →
2014 Dawn of the Planet of the Apes Man 2 Hit Similar →
2012 Nipples & Palm Trees Jackson Flop Similar →
2004 Clean A.K. Willis Flop Similar →
2001 Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back The Dude Average Similar →

Matthew James - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Matthew James?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Matthew James is "Dawn of the Planet of the Apes" with a rating of 7.3/10.

How many movies has Matthew James acted in?

Matthew James has been featured in at least 5 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Matthew James?

Other notable films include "Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back", "Jack's Apocalypse", and "Clean".

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