James Ellroy

Writing

20Total Films

10.0 Highest Rated

Born: Mar 4, 1948

Birth Place: Los Angeles, California, USA

About James Ellroy

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. James Ellroy (born March 4, 1948) is an American crime fiction writer and essayist. Ellroy has become known for a so-called "telegraphic" prose style in his most recent work, wherein he frequently omits connecting words and uses only short, staccato sentences, and in particular for the novels The Black Dahlia (1987), The Big Nowhere (1988), L.A. Confidential (1990), White Jazz (1992), American Tabloid (1995), The Cold Six Thousand (2001), and Blood's a Rover (2009). Description above from the Wikipedia article James Ellroy, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia

Best James Ellroy Movies Ranked

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

★10.0

★10.0

Vakvagany — Hungarian home movies are examined by the likes of James Ellroy and Stan Brakhage for evidence of family problems.

Vakvagany

2002•Documentary

★7.5

A Night at the Movies: Cops & Robbers and Crime Writers (2013) movie poster

★7.5

A Night at the Movies: Cops & Robbers and Crime Writers — Writers of crime fiction and nonfiction discuss influential movies about police officers and the criminal element.

A Night at the Movies: Cops & Robbers and Crime Writers

2013•Documentary

★7.1

Film Noir: Bringing Darkness to Light (2006) movie poster

★7.1

Film Noir: Bringing Darkness to Light — Film Noir burrows into the mind; it's disorienting, intriguing and enthralling. Noir brings us into a gritty underworld

Film Noir: Bringing Darkness to Light

2006•Documentary

★7.0

Whatever You Desire: Making 'L.A. Confidential' (2008) movie poster

★7.0

Whatever You Desire: Making 'L.A. Confidential' — Director Curtis Hanson and his cast and crew discuss the arduous but rewarding process of creating a modern classic.

Whatever You Desire: Making 'L.A. Confidential'

2008•Documentary

★6.8

★6.8

Wonder Boys — Grady is a 50-ish English professor who hasn't had a thing published in years—not since he wrote his award winning 'Grea

Wonder Boys

2000•Comedy

Complete Filmography & Success Status

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

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2025	Ellroy vs L.A.	Self (Footage archive)	Flop	Similar →
2017	Ronald Reagan, un président sur mesure	-	Average	Similar →
2017	Los Angeles narrates	Self	Flop	Similar →
2015	Los Angeles Film Noir	Himself	Hit	Similar →
2013	A Night at the Movies: Cops & Robbers and Crime Writers	Self	Super Hit	Similar →
2011	The Cost of Living: Creating the Prowler	-	Flop	Similar →
2008	Whatever You Desire: Making 'L.A. Confidential'	Self	Hit	Similar →
2008	Sunlight and Shadow: The Visual Style of 'L.A. Confidential'	Self	Flop	Similar →
2006	James Ellroy: American Dog	Self	Flop	Similar →
2006	Shadows of Suspense	Self	Flop	Similar →
2006	Film Noir: Bringing Darkness to Light	Self	Hit	Similar →
2004	Black Dahlia Confidential	-	Flop	Similar →
2004	Bazaar Bizarre: The Strange Case of Serial Killer Bob Berdella	Himself	Flop	Similar →
2002	Vakvagany	Himself	Super Hit	Similar →
2002	Stay Clean	Right	Flop	Similar →
2001	Feast of Death	Self	Average	Similar →
2001	Besuch bei James Ellroy	Self	Flop	Similar →
2000	Wonder Boys	Wordfest Party Guest	Hit	Similar →
1995	Shotgun Freeway: Drives Through Lost L.A.	self	Flop	Similar →
1993	James Ellroy: Demon Dog of American Crime Fiction	Self	Flop	Similar →

James Ellroy - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of James Ellroy?

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

How many movies has James Ellroy acted in?

James Ellroy has been featured in at least 20 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by James Ellroy?

Other notable films include "A Night at the Movies: Cops & Robbers and Crime Writers", "Film Noir: Bringing Darkness to Light", and "Whatever You Desire: Making 'L.A. Confidential'".