James Beck - Actor Profile

James Beck

Acting
Updated: May 14, 2026
12Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Feb 21, 1929
Birth Place: Islington, North London, England, UK

James Beck Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of James Beck reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 12 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of James Beck's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 33% of James Beck's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Wendy Richard: A Life on the Box, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best James Beck Movies Ranked

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

★10.0
Wendy Richard: A Life on the Box (2001) movie poster
★10.0

Wendy Richard: A Life on the Box: Profile of actress Wendy Richard's remarkable television career, featuring classic clips and contributions from colleagu

Wendy Richard: A Life on the Box

2001•Documentary
★7.1
Johnny Flynton (2002) movie poster
★7.1

Johnny Flynton: Johnny Flynton is a 2002 American short film directed and co-written by Lexi Alexander. Johnny Flynton is good at one th

Johnny Flynton

2002
★7.0
A Couple of Beauties (1971) movie poster
★7.0

A Couple of Beauties: A witness to a mob murder hides out in a nightclub dressed in drag.

A Couple of Beauties

1971•Comedy
★6.9
Star! (1968) movie poster
★6.9

Star!: Gertrude Lawrence rises to stage stardom at the cost of happiness.

Star!

1968•Drama
★6.3
Love Thy Neighbour (1973) movie poster
★6.3

Love Thy Neighbour: Two men who are nextdoor neighbors constantly battle it out over seemingly trivial offenses. Their wives, on the other h

Love Thy Neighbour

1973•Comedy

Full Filmography

Every movie James Beck has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2007 Hitler: The Comedy Years Joe Walker (archive footage) (uncredited) Flop Similar →
2002 Johnny Flynton Artie Duane Hit Similar →
2001 The Best of Morecambe and Wise Self (archive footage) Flop Similar →
2001 Wendy Richard: A Life on the Box Private Joe Walker (archive footage) (uncredited) Super Hit Similar →
1973 Love Thy Neighbour Cyril Average Similar →
1971 Dad's Army Private Joe Walker Flop Similar →
1971 A Couple of Beauties Sidney Hit Similar →
1970 I Am a Groupie Brian Flop Similar →
1970 Carry On Loving Mr. Roxby (uncredited) Average Similar →
1968 Dayton's Devils Mark Scott Flop Similar →
1968 There's a Hole in Your Dustbin, Delilah Police Sergeant Flop Similar →
1968 Star! Drunken Sailor (uncredited) Hit Similar →

James Beck - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of James Beck?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring James Beck is "Wendy Richard: A Life on the Box" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has James Beck acted in?

James Beck has been featured in at least 12 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by James Beck?

Other notable films include "Johnny Flynton", "A Couple of Beauties", and "Star!".

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