Gerald James

Acting

Freshness: Jan 13, 2026

16Total Films

7.9 Highest Rated

Born: Nov 26, 1917

Birth Place: Brecon, Powys, Wales, UK

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Gerald James reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 16 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Gerald James'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 31% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Gerald James remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Tess of the D'Urbervilles, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Gerald James Movies Ranked

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

★7.9

Tess of the D'Urbervilles (1998) movie poster

★7.9

Tess of the D'Urbervilles — Thomas Hardy's classic epic remains one of the most popular novels, this TV adaptation vividly depicts the powerful tale

Tess of the D'Urbervilles

1998•Drama

★7.2

★7.2

My Way Home — Jamie leaves the children's home to live with his paternal grandmother. After working in a mine and in a tailor's shop,

My Way Home

1978•Drama

★7.0

★7.0

Sign It Death — A young woman schemes to marry a wealthy businessman by becoming his secretary.

Sign It Death

1974•TV Movie

★6.9

★6.9

Hope and Glory — A middle-aged man recalls his childhood growing up in and around London during World War II.

Hope and Glory

1987•Drama

★6.5

The Man with the Golden Gun (1974) movie poster

★6.5

The Man with the Golden Gun — Cool government operative James Bond searches for a stolen invention that can turn the sun's heat into a destructive wea

The Man with the Golden Gun

1974•Adventure

Complete Filmography & Success Status

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

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1998	Tess of the D'Urbervilles	Narrator	Super Hit	Similar →
1992	Twelfth Night	Malvolio (voice)	Flop	Similar →
1992	The Old Devils	Percy Morgan	Flop	Similar →
1987	Hope and Glory	Headmaster	Hit	Similar →
1982	Nye	Dr. Daniel Davies	Flop	Similar →
1980	A Tale of Two Cities	Gabelle	Average	Similar →
1978	My Way Home	Mr Bridge	Hit	Similar →
1978	Stronger Than the Sun	Higby	Flop	Similar →
1977	Wind of Change	Sir Harry Birt	Flop	Similar →
1976	Beasts: What Big Eyes	Joe Nash	Flop	Similar →
1976	Stones	Caradoc Hobbes	Flop	Similar →
1975	After the Solo	Peters	Flop	Similar →
1974	The Man with the Golden Gun	Frazier	Hit	Similar →
1974	Sign It Death	Barnes	Hit	Similar →
1973	The Cornet Lesson	Bandmaster	Flop	Similar →
1967	Much Ado About Nothing	Leonato	Average	Similar →

Gerald James - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Gerald James?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Gerald James is "Tess of the D'Urbervilles" with a rating of 7.9/10.

How many movies has Gerald James acted in?

Gerald James has been featured in at least 16 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Gerald James?

Other notable films include "My Way Home", "Sign It Death", and "Hope and Glory".