James Wilby
ActingAbout James Wilby
James Wilby (born 20 February 1958) is an English actor, known for Maurice (1987), Gosford Park (2001), Howards End (1992), and A Handful of Dust (1988).
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of James Wilby reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 49 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of James Wilby'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 27% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), James Wilby remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Merchant Ivory, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best James Wilby Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from James Wilby's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of James Wilby.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Merchant Ivory | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare | Viscount Algernon | Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | Vindication Swim | Mr. Havers | Flop | Similar → |
| 2022 | Masquerade | Thomas | Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | The Duke | Judge Aarvold | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | E. M. Forster: His Longest Journey | Narrator | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Salt | Conrad | Flop | Similar → |
| 2017 | The Sense of an Ending | David Ford | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | ChickLit | Geoffrey | Flop | Similar → |
| 2016 | Churchill's Secret | Brendan Bracken | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | Vincent | The Man | Flop | Similar → |
| 2012 | Best Possible Taste: The Kenny Everett Story | Wilfred De'Ath | Flop | Similar → |
| 2011 | We Need to Talk About Kieran | Professor Hugh Merrill | Flop | Similar → |
| 2009 | Shadows in the Sun | Robert | Flop | Similar → |
| 2008 | A Risk Worth Taking | Patrick Trenchard | Flop | Similar → |
| 2008 | Lady Godiva | Earl of Mercia, Leofric | Flop | Similar → |
| 2007 | Clapham Junction | Julian Rowan | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | It's Gradiva Who Is Calling You | John Locke | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | The Last Days of the Raj | Lord Mountbatten | Flop | Similar → |
| 2004 | De-Lovely | Edward Thomas | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | Sparkling Cyanide | Stephen Farraday | Flop | Similar → |
| 2002 | George Eliot: A Scandalous Life | Herbert Spencer | Flop | Similar → |
| 2002 | The Making of Gosford Park | Self (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 2002 | Bertie and Elizabeth | King George VI, aka 'Bertie' | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | Gosford Park | Freddie Nesbitt | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Jump Tomorrow | Nathan | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | Cotton Mary | John MacIntosh | Flop | Similar → |
| 1999 | Tom's Midnight Garden | Uncle Alan Kitson | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | An Ideal Husband | Sir Robert Chiltern | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | The Dark Room | Dr Alan Protheroe | Flop | Similar → |
| 1997 | Regeneration | 2nd Lt. Siegfried Sassoon | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | The Woman In White | Sir Percival Glyde | Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | The Treasure Seekers | Henry Carlisle | Flop | Similar → |
| 1996 | Witness Against Hitler | Helmuth James von Moltke | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | The Chess Game | Lord Staunton | Flop | Similar → |
| 1992 | Immaculate Conception | Alistair | Flop | Similar → |
| 1992 | Howards End | Charles Wilcox | Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | Adam Bede | Arthur Donnithorne | Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | The Siege of Venice | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1991 | Tell Me That You Love Me | Michael Evans | Flop | Similar → |
| 1989 | Conspiracy | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1988 | A Summer Story | Frank Ashton | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | A Handful of Dust | Tony Last | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | Maurice | Maurice Hall | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | A Room with a View | Party Guest (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Dutch Girls | Dundine | Flop | Similar → |
| 1985 | Dreamchild | Baker | Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Privileged | Jamie | Flop | Similar → |
| N/A | Mystery at the Prospect Hotel | Mr. Vincent | Flop | Similar → |
James Wilby - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of James Wilby?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring James Wilby is "Merchant Ivory" with a rating of 7.7/10.
How many movies has James Wilby acted in?
James Wilby has been featured in at least 49 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by James Wilby?
Other notable films include "Maurice", "Adam Bede", and "E. M. Forster: His Longest Journey".