James Congdon - Actor Profile

James Congdon

Acting
12Total Films
8.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jun 23, 1929
Birth Place: USA

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of James Congdon 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 Congdon'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 17% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), James Congdon remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Lady in the Dark, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best James Congdon Movies Ranked

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

★8.0
Lady in the Dark (1954) movie poster
★8.0

Lady in the Dark — The unhappy female editor of a fashion magazine is undergoing psychoanalysis.

Lady in the Dark

1954•Drama
★8.0
Abe Lincoln in Illinois (1964) movie poster
★8.0

Abe Lincoln in Illinois — The life of Abraham Lincoln is traced from the 1830s when he was a struggling backwoods lawyer to winning the Presidency

Abe Lincoln in Illinois

1964•Drama
★6.3
When Worlds Collide (1951) movie poster
★6.3

When Worlds Collide — When a group of astronomers calculate a star is on a course to slam into Earth, a few days before, it's accompanying pla

When Worlds Collide

1951•Sci-Fi
★6.1
The Left Handed Gun (1958) movie poster
★6.1

The Left Handed Gun — When a crooked sheriff murders his employer, William "Billy the Kid" Bonney decides to avenge the death by killing the m

The Left Handed Gun

1958•Western
★6.0
Headin' for Broadway (1980) movie poster
★6.0

Headin' for Broadway — In this musical, four young hopefuls from different parts of the country head to New York for a shot at Broadway stardom

Headin' for Broadway

1980•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

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

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1983 Somewhere, Tomorrow Dr. Brailet Flop Similar →
1980 Headin' for Broadway Mr. Richards Average Similar →
1977 Summerdog Peter Norman Flop Similar →
1974 The Gardener John Bennett Flop Similar →
1971 The 300-Year Weekend Dr. Roland Flop Similar →
1966 The Group Sloan Crockett Average Similar →
1964 Abe Lincoln in Illinois Jack Super Hit Similar →
1959 4D Man Dr. Tony Nelson Average Similar →
1958 The Left Handed Gun Charlie Boudre Average Similar →
1955 A Wind from the South Jack Average Similar →
1954 Lady in the Dark Ben Super Hit Similar →
1951 When Worlds Collide Eddie Garson (uncredited) Average Similar →

James Congdon - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of James Congdon?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring James Congdon is "Lady in the Dark" with a rating of 8.0/10.

How many movies has James Congdon acted in?

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

What are some other popular movies by James Congdon?

Other notable films include "Abe Lincoln in Illinois", "When Worlds Collide", and "The Left Handed Gun".