Steve James
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Steve James (February 19, 1952 – December 18, 1993) was an American actor, stunt man and martial artist. He starred mostly in low-budget action films such as the American Ninja series, The Delta Force (1986), The Exterminator (1980), and Enter the Game of Death (1978). James also portrayed Kung Fu Joe in the 1988 film comedy/spoof I'm Gonna Git You Sucka, and its 1990 television pilot spinoff Hammer, Slammer, and Slade. Description above from the Wikipedia article Steve James, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Steve James Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Steve James reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 39 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Steve James's work falls within the Action genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 23% of Steve 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 The Warriors, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Steve James Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Steve James's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Steve James has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Ninja Gaijin: Remembering a Classic Cannon Franchise | Self (archive footage) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1994 | M.A.N.T.I.S. | Antoine Pike | Flop | Similar → |
| 1994 | Bloodfist V: Human Target | Marcus / Drew Washington | Flop | Similar → |
| 1994 | Cinema of Vengeance | Self (interviewee) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1993 | Weekend at Bernie's II | Henry | Flop | Similar → |
| 1992 | The Player | Steve James | Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | McBain | Eastland | Flop | Similar → |
| 1991 | Mister Johnson | Aliu | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | Hammer, Slammer, & Slade | Kung Fu Joe | Flop | Similar → |
| 1990 | Street Hunter | Logan Blade | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | Riverbend | Maj. Samuel Quentin | Flop | Similar → |
| 1989 | American Ninja 3: Blood Hunt | Curtis Jackson | Flop | Similar → |
| 1988 | I'm Gonna Git You Sucka | Kung Fu Joe | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | Hero and the Terror | Robinson | Flop | Similar → |
| 1988 | C.A.T. Squad: Python Wolf | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1988 | Johnny Be Good | Coach Ned Sanders | Flop | Similar → |
| 1987 | American Ninja 2: The Confrontation | Sgt. Curtis Jackson | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | Hollywood Shuffle | Hood #3 | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | Avenging Force | Larry Richards | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | C.A.T. Squad | Bud Raines | Flop | Similar → |
| 1986 | P.O.W. The Escape | Johnston | Flop | Similar → |
| 1986 | The Delta Force | Bobby | Average | Similar → |
| 1985 | To Live and Die in L.A. | Jeff Rice | Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | American Ninja | Cpl. Curtis Jackson | Average | Similar → |
| 1985 | Weird Science | Guy at Table (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Mask | Hospital Intern | Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | The Flamingo Kid | Renaldo | Average | Similar → |
| 1984 | The Brother from Another Planet | Odell | Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Abuse | Dr. Bennett | Flop | Similar → |
| 1983 | Vigilante | Ptl. Gibbons | Average | Similar → |
| 1982 | The Soldier | Soldier's Force | Flop | Similar → |
| 1982 | Muggable Mary: Street Cop | Park Slasher - Rapist | Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | Arthur | Man Outside Tie Store (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | Times Square | Dude | Average | Similar → |
| 1980 | The Exterminator | Michael Jefferson | Average | Similar → |
| 1980 | He Knows You're Alone | Young Man | Flop | Similar → |
| 1979 | The Warriors | Baseball Fury | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | Enter the Game of Death | Black Martial Artist | Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | The Land That Time Forgot | First Sto-Lu | Average | Similar → |
Steve James - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Steve James?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Steve James is "The Warriors" with a rating of 7.7/10.
How many movies has Steve James acted in?
Steve James has been featured in at least 39 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Steve James?
Other notable films include "Mask", "The Player", and "To Live and Die in L.A.".