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James Bearden

Acting
Freshness: Jan 23, 2026
12Total Films
7.1 Highest Rated

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of James Bearden reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 12 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of James Bearden'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 25% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), James Bearden remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Harlan County War, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best James Bearden Movies Ranked

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

★7.1
Harlan County War (2000) movie poster
★7.1

Harlan County War: A Kentucky woman whose mine-worker husband is nearly killed in a cave-in, and whose father is slowly dying of black lung

Harlan County War

2000•Drama
★7.0
The Dead Zone (1983) movie poster
★7.0

The Dead Zone: Johnny Smith is a schoolteacher with his whole life ahead of him but, after leaving his fiancee's home one night, is inv

The Dead Zone

1983•Thriller
★6.7
Police Academy (1984) movie poster
★6.7

Police Academy: New rules enforced by the Lady Mayoress mean that sex, weight, height and intelligence need no longer be a factor for jo

Police Academy

1984•Comedy
★6.1
The Scarlet Letter (1995) movie poster
★6.1

The Scarlet Letter: Set in puritanical Boston in the mid 1600s, the story of seamstress Hester Prynne, who is outcast after she becomes preg

The Scarlet Letter

1995•Drama
★6.0
The High Price of Passion (1986) movie poster
★6.0

The High Price of Passion: A college professor becomes obsessed with a prostitute.

The High Price of Passion

1986•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

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

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2006 In Her Mother's Footsteps Kate's Dad Flop Similar →
2005 Hush Merie Hines Flop Similar →
2003 Jasper, Texas Old Sour Man (as Jim Bearden) Average Similar →
2000 Harlan County War Claude Pennington Hit Similar →
1995 The Scarlet Letter Goodman Mortimer Average Similar →
1989 Mindfield Eddie Flop Similar →
1988 Sticky Fingers Smokestack Sid Average Similar →
1987 Fight for Life - Average Similar →
1986 The High Price of Passion Det. Merrill Average Similar →
1984 Police Academy Driver Hit Similar →
1983 The Dead Zone Deputy #1 Hit Similar →
1982 Mazes and Monsters Police Officer Flop Similar →

James Bearden - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of James Bearden?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring James Bearden is "Harlan County War" with a rating of 7.1/10.

How many movies has James Bearden acted in?

James Bearden has been featured in at least 12 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by James Bearden?

Other notable films include "The Dead Zone", "Police Academy", and "The Scarlet Letter".