James Ellis

Acting

Freshness: Jan 16, 2026

23Total Films

7.3 Highest Rated

Born: Mar 15, 1931

Birth Place: Belfast, Ireland

About James Ellis

Legendary Northern Irish actor who came to prominence in the 1960s for his role of Bert Lynch in the BBC TV series Z Cars.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of James Ellis 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 Ellis'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 13% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), James Ellis remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Doctor Who: Battlefield, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best James Ellis Movies Ranked

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

★7.3

Doctor Who: Battlefield (1989) movie poster

★7.3

Doctor Who: Battlefield — Knights from a parallel universe arrive on Earth to find the legendary sword Excalibur. Only the Doctor and Ace, with th

Doctor Who: Battlefield

1989•Fantasy

★6.7

★6.7

Crossing the Floor — Political satire closely mirroring real-life British politics of the time - a self-serving Conservative minister "crosse

Crossing the Floor

1996•TV Movie

★6.5

★6.5

No Surrender — It's New Year's Eve in Thatcher's de-industrialising Britain. The scene is set at a seedy bar in Liverpool where a group

No Surrender

1985•Comedy

★6.3

★6.3

Priest — The deeply held religious convictions of an idealistic young priest are challenged when he must face extraordinary event

Priest

1995•Drama

★6.1

★6.1

Resurrection Man — Belfast, in 1970s. Victor Kelly is a young protestant man who hates the Catholics so much that one night he begins to br

Resurrection Man

1998•Thriller

Complete Filmography & Success Status

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

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2007	James Ellis: An Actor's Life	Himself	Flop	Similar →
2003	Conspiracy of Silence	-	Flop	Similar →
2000	Best	Dickie Beal	Average	Similar →
1998	Resurrection Man	Ivor Coppinger	Average	Similar →
1997	The Near Room	Pat	Flop	Similar →
1996	Spellbreaker: Secret of the Leprechauns	Patrick	Flop	Similar →
1996	Crossing the Floor	Andrew Carson	Hit	Similar →
1996	The Precious Blood	Albert McVea	Flop	Similar →
1995	Shadow of a Gunman	The Landlord	Flop	Similar →
1995	Leapin' Leprechauns	Patrick	Flop	Similar →
1995	Priest	Father Ellerton	Average	Similar →
1989	Doctor Who: Battlefield	Peter Warmsley	Hit	Similar →
1987	Lorna	Norman Martin	Flop	Similar →
1987	Naming the Names	Mr McCoy	Flop	Similar →
1985	No Surrender	Paddy Burke	Hit	Similar →
1984	Mark of the Devil	Father Dowd	Flop	Similar →
1984	A Coming to Terms for Billy	Norman Martin	Flop	Similar →
1983	A Matter of Choice for Billy	Norman Martin	Flop	Similar →
1983	Chekhov in Derry	Self	Flop	Similar →
1982	The Glory Hole	Barney McArdle	Flop	Similar →
1982	Too Late to Talk to Billy	Norman Martin	Flop	Similar →
1980	The Long March	Joe Walsh	Flop	Similar →
1980	High Rise Donkey	Policeman	Flop	Similar →

James Ellis - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of James Ellis?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring James Ellis is "Doctor Who: Battlefield" with a rating of 7.3/10.

How many movies has James Ellis acted in?

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

What are some other popular movies by James Ellis?

Other notable films include "Crossing the Floor", "No Surrender", and "Priest".