James Maxwell

Acting

Freshness: Jan 19, 2026

23Total Films

10.0 Highest Rated

Born: Jun 14, 1931

Birth Place: Worcester, Massachusetts, USA

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of James Maxwell reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 23 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of James Maxwell's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 9% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), James Maxwell remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Dracula, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best James Maxwell Movies Ranked

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

★10.0

★10.0

Dracula — A asylum patient intrudes upon a house party referring to the guest of honor—Count Dracula—as "Master." Moments later he

Dracula

1968•TV Movie

★6.8

★6.8

Four Friends — A young immigrant comes to America in the 60s and is caught up in the counterculture movement which tests his bonds of f

Four Friends

1981•Drama

★6.4

One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich (1970) movie poster

★6.4

One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich — Fly-on-the-wall treatment of an ordinary day in the life of a prisoner in Stalin's Gulag. Closely adapted from Solzhenit

One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich

1970•Drama

★6.3

★6.3

Girl on Approval — Sheila's fourteen. Her father abandoned her as a baby, her mum's in jail and she's stuck in a children's home. Every fam

Girl on Approval

1961•Drama

★6.2

★6.2

The Damned — An American tourist and a troubled young woman are chased by her gang leader brother to a top secret British government

The Damned

1962•Horror

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of James Maxwell.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1984	Under the Hammer	Geoffrey Anderson	Flop	Similar →
1981	Four Friends	Hippie	Hit	Similar →
1978	Doctor Who: Underworld	Jackson	Flop	Similar →
1975	Good Salary, Prospects, Free Coffin	Carter	Flop	Similar →
1974	Ransom	Bernhard	Average	Similar →
1974	The Prison	Roland Blanchet	Flop	Similar →
1970	One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich	Captain	Average	Similar →
1970	Connecting Rooms	Principal of Art College	Average	Similar →
1969	Tower of London: The Innocent	King Henry VII	Average	Similar →
1969	Otley	Rollo	Average	Similar →
1968	Dracula	Dr Seward	Super Hit	Similar →
1965	The Dead Past	Jonas Foster	Flop	Similar →
1965	The Man Without Papers	David Castle	Flop	Similar →
1964	The Evil of Frankenstein	Priester	Average	Similar →
1964	The Third Secret	Mark	Average	Similar →
1963	The Road	Sir Timothy Hassell	Flop	Similar →
1962	The Damned	Mr. Talbot	Average	Similar →
1962	The Traitors	Ray Ellis	Average	Similar →
1962	Design for Loving	Joe	Average	Similar →
1962	Private Potter	Lt. Col. Harry Gunyon	Flop	Similar →
1961	Girl on Approval	John Howland	Average	Similar →
1959	Subway in the Sky	Officer	Average	Similar →
1959	Brand	Ejnar	Flop	Similar →

James Maxwell - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of James Maxwell?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring James Maxwell is "Dracula" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has James Maxwell acted in?

James Maxwell has been featured in at least 23 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by James Maxwell?

Other notable films include "Four Friends", "One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich", and "Girl on Approval".