Michael Raymond-James - Actor Profile

Michael Raymond-James

Acting
Updated: Apr 16, 2026
15Total Films
6.8 Highest Rated
Born: Dec 24, 1977
Birth Place: Detroit, Michigan, USA

About Michael Raymond-James

Michael Raymond-James (born Michael Weverstad; December 24, 1977) is an American actor. He is best known for playing René Lenier on the first season of the HBO series True Blood, Britt Pollack on the FX series Terriers, Neal Cassidy / Baelfire on the ABC series Once Upon a Time, and Mitch Longo on the CBS All Access series Tell Me a Story.

Known For: ActingIndustry Veteran

Michael Raymond-James Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Michael Raymond-James reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 15 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 33% of Michael Raymond-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 Black Snake Moan, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Michael Raymond-James Movies Ranked

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

★6.8
Black Snake Moan (2006) movie poster
★6.8

Black Snake Moan: A God-fearing bluesman takes to a wild young woman who, as a victim of childhood sexual abuse, is looking everywhere for

Black Snake Moan

2006•Drama
★6.7
Jack Reacher (2012) movie poster
★6.7

Jack Reacher: One morning in an ordinary town, five people are shot dead in a seemingly random attack. All evidence points to a single

Jack Reacher

2012•Crime
★6.6
The Finest Hours (2016) movie poster
★6.6

The Finest Hours: The Coast Guard makes a daring rescue attempt off the coast of Cape Cod after a pair of oil tankers are destroyed during

The Finest Hours

2016•Action
★6.6
Sweet Girl (2021) movie poster
★6.6

Sweet Girl: A man vows to bring justice to those responsible for his wife's death while protecting the only family he has left, his

Sweet Girl

2021•Action
★6.5
The Salvation (2014) movie poster
★6.5

The Salvation: In 1870s America, a peaceful American settler kills his family's murderer which unleashes the fury of a notorious gang l

The Salvation

2014•Drama

Full Filmography

Every movie Michael Raymond-James has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2023 Black Maria Michael Allende Flop Similar →
2023 The Integrity of Joseph Chambers Lone Wolf Flop Similar →
2021 American Insurrection Gabe Flop Similar →
2021 Sweet Girl FBI Agent John Rothman Hit Similar →
2019 Gone Hollywood Michael Cimino Flop Similar →
2018 Carter & June Carter Jennings Flop Similar →
2016 The Finest Hours D.A. Brown Hit Similar →
2014 The Salvation Paul Delarue Hit Similar →
2014 Road to Paloma Irish Average Similar →
2012 Jack Reacher Linsky Hit Similar →
2012 Darnell Dawkins: Mouth Guitar Legend Ronnie Flop Similar →
2009 Moonlight Serenade Jesse Flop Similar →
2009 The Twenty Freeman Flop Similar →
2006 Black Snake Moan Gill Hit Similar →
N/A Motives Chief of Police Greg Lamar Flop Similar →

Michael Raymond-James - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Michael Raymond-James?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Michael Raymond-James is "Black Snake Moan" with a rating of 6.8/10.

How many movies has Michael Raymond-James acted in?

Michael Raymond-James has been featured in at least 15 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Michael Raymond-James?

Other notable films include "Jack Reacher", "The Finest Hours", and "Sweet Girl".

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