James Franciscus
ActingAbout James Franciscus
James Grover Franciscus (January 31, 1934 – July 8, 1991) was an American actor, known for his roles in feature films and in four television series: Mr. Novak, The Naked City, The Investigators, and Longstreet. Description above from the Wikipedia article James Franciscus, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of James Franciscus reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 42 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of James Franciscus'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 29% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), James Franciscus remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Under the Law: The Hitchhike, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best James Franciscus Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from James Franciscus's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of James Franciscus.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | His Master's Voice | Nasa Archive Storyteller (archive footage from 'Seeds of Discovery', 1970) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1993 | La Classe américaine | Professor Hammond (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Secret Weapons | Victor Khudenko | Average | Similar → |
| 1983 | Great Transport | John Mason | Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Butterfly | Moke Blue | Flop | Similar → |
| 1981 | Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy | John Fitzgerald Kennedy | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | The Last Shark | Peter Benton | Average | Similar → |
| 1980 | Nightkill | Steve Fulton | Flop | Similar → |
| 1980 | When Time Ran Out... | Bob Spangler | Flop | Similar → |
| 1979 | Killer Fish | Paul Diller | Flop | Similar → |
| 1979 | City on Fire | Jimbo | Flop | Similar → |
| 1979 | Concorde Affair | Moses Brody | Average | Similar → |
| 1978 | Puzzle | Harry Scott | Flop | Similar → |
| 1978 | The Pirate | Dick Carriage | Flop | Similar → |
| 1978 | Secrets of Three Hungry Wives | Mark Powers | Flop | Similar → |
| 1978 | Good Guys Wear Black | Conrad Morgan | Flop | Similar → |
| 1978 | The Greek Tycoon | President James Cassidy | Flop | Similar → |
| 1977 | The Man Inside | Rush | Flop | Similar → |
| 1976 | The Amazing Dobermans | Lucky | Average | Similar → |
| 1976 | One of My Wives Is Missing | Daniel Corban | Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | The Trial of Chaplain Jensen | Chaplain Andrew Jensen | Flop | Similar → |
| 1975 | The Dream Makers | Sammy Stone | Flop | Similar → |
| 1974 | Aloha Means Goodbye | Dr. Lawrence Maddox | Flop | Similar → |
| 1973 | Jonathan Livingston Seagull | Jonathan Livingston Seagull (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | The 500 Pound Jerk | Gil Davenport | Flop | Similar → |
| 1973 | Under the Law: The Hitchhike | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | Longstreet | Mike Longstreet | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | The Cat o' Nine Tails | Carlo Giordani | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | Night Slaves | Clay Howard | Average | Similar → |
| 1970 | Beneath the Planet of the Apes | Brent | Average | Similar → |
| 1970 | Hell Boats | Lt. Comdr. Jeffords, R.N.V.R. | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | Marooned | Clayton Stone | Average | Similar → |
| 1969 | The Valley of Gwangi | Tuck | Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | Trial Run | Louis Coleman | Flop | Similar → |
| 1968 | Snow Treasure | 2nd Lt. H. Kalasch | Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | Shadow Over Elveron | Dr. Matthew Tregaskis | Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | Youngblood Hawke | Youngblood Hawke | Average | Similar → |
| 1963 | Miracle of the White Stallions | Maj. Hoffman | Average | Similar → |
| 1961 | The Outsider | Pvt. James B. Sorenson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | I Passed for White | Rick Leyton | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | The Mugger | Eddie Baxter | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | Four Boys and a Gun | Johnny Doyle | Average | Similar → |
James Franciscus - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of James Franciscus?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring James Franciscus is "Under the Law: The Hitchhike" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has James Franciscus acted in?
James Franciscus has been featured in at least 42 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by James Franciscus?
Other notable films include "Longstreet", "Hell Boats", and "La Classe américaine".