
James Payton
ActingAbout James Payton
James Payton (December 18, 1975) is an actor best known for his performances as Frank Longbottom in Harry Potter & The Order of the Phoenix (2007), USO Hitler in Marvel's Captain America: The First Avenger (2011), Tony Blair in the Nick Moran directed film of Alan McGee's life, Creation Stories (2021), as a Lawyer in Rian Johnson's 'Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery' (2022) , as himself in Oliver Guy-Watkins award winning documentary, Who is James Payton? (2020), & as 'Gabriel' in two episodes of 'Wedding Season' (2022) on Disney+.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of James Payton reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 25 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of James Payton'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 24% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), James Payton remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Teething Problems, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best James Payton Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from James Payton's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of James Payton.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Survivor | Dr. Rivers | Flop | Similar → |
| 2024 | Teething Problems | Frank | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | Dogman | Sanitation Inspector | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | Bullets for the Bad | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2022 | Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery | Lawyer | Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | Who is James Payton? | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 2021 | Show Time | Hector | Flop | Similar → |
| 2021 | Liberté | BBC Newsreader (voice) | Flop | Similar → |
| 2021 | Creation Stories | Tony Blair | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | The Monuments Men | Hitler | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | The Look of Love | Interviewer | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | The Shadow of Bigfoot | Joe Horner | Flop | Similar → |
| 2012 | Fear View | Radio Newscaster (voice) | Flop | Similar → |
| 2012 | Georgina Adams | Father Neeson (voice) | Flop | Similar → |
| 2011 | Captain America: The First Avenger | 'Adolph Hitler' | Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | Driven Insane | Patient | Flop | Similar → |
| 2010 | The Baby Watcher | Newsreader | Flop | Similar → |
| 2009 | Curiosity | The Intruder | Flop | Similar → |
| 2009 | Blood Right | Lee | Flop | Similar → |
| 2008 | Lecture 21 | Young Man | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | Bad Day | Todd Marker | Flop | Similar → |
| 2007 | Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix | Frank Longbottom (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | Bloodmyth | Wesley Barker | Flop | Similar → |
| 2004 | Vera Drake | Court Reporter (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Give and Take, and Take | Niall Tamms | Flop | Similar → |
James Payton - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of James Payton?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring James Payton is "Teething Problems" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has James Payton acted in?
James Payton has been featured in at least 25 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by James Payton?
Other notable films include "Dogman", "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix", and "Vera Drake".




