
James Kirkwood
ActingAbout James Kirkwood
James Cornelius Kirkwood Sr. (February 22, 1876 – August 24, 1963) was an American actor and director.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of James Kirkwood reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of James Kirkwood'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 12% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), James Kirkwood remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Over the Hill, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best James Kirkwood Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from James Kirkwood's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of James Kirkwood.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Two Rode Together | Officer (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | The Search for Bridey Murphy | Brian MacCarthy Age 68 | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | The Last Posse | Judge Parker | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | The Sun Shines Bright | General Fairfield | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | Man in the Saddle | Sheriff Medary (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | Two of a Kind | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | The Nevadan | Tex (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | Intruder in the Dust | Convict (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | The Doolins of Oklahoma | Rev. Mears (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | Driftwood | Rev. MacDougal | Average | Similar → |
| 1946 | That Brennan Girl | John Van Derwin (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1946 | I've Always Loved You | Murphy | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | Madame Curie | Board Member (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | No Hands on the Clock | Warren Benedict | Flop | Similar → |
| 1941 | The Lady from Cheyenne | Politician | Flop | Similar → |
| 1932 | Careless Lady | Judge | Flop | Similar → |
| 1932 | Lena Rivers | Henry R. Graham | Average | Similar → |
| 1932 | Charlie Chan's Chance | Inspector Flannery | Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | Over the Hill | Pa Shelby in Prologue | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | Transatlantic | Sigrid's Beau | Average | Similar → |
| 1931 | A Holy Terror | William Drew | Average | Similar → |
| 1930 | Worldly Goods | John C. Tullock | Flop | Similar → |
| 1930 | The Devil's Holiday | Mark Stone | Average | Similar → |
| 1924 | Secrets of the Night | Robert Andrews | Average | Similar → |
| 1924 | Circe the Enchantress | Dr. Wesley Van Martyn | Average | Similar → |
| 1923 | Ponjola | Lundi Druro | Flop | Similar → |
| 1922 | Under Two Flags | James Kirkwood | Average | Similar → |
| 1922 | The Man From Home | Daniel Forbes Pike | Average | Similar → |
| 1921 | Man-Woman-Marriage | David Courtney | Flop | Similar → |
| 1920 | A Trip Through the World's Greatest Motion Picture Studios | Himself | Average | Similar → |
| 1919 | Our Film Stars | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1914 | The Eagle's Mate | Lancer Morne | Flop | Similar → |
| 1914 | Home, Sweet Home | The Mother's Son | Flop | Similar → |
| 1914 | Strongheart | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1913 | A Fair Exchange | The Rich Man | Flop | Similar → |
| 1910 | The Modern Prodigal | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1909 | To Save Her Soul | Backstage at Debut / At Party | Flop | Similar → |
| 1909 | A Corner in Wheat | Farmer | Average | Similar → |
| 1909 | The Redman's View | Silver Eagle's Father | Flop | Similar → |
| 1909 | The Mountaineer's Honor | The Mountain Girl's Brother | Flop | Similar → |
| 1909 | The Restoration | Mr. Morley | Flop | Similar → |
| 1909 | Fools of Fate | Ben Webster | Flop | Similar → |
| 1909 | Pippa Passes | In Bar | Flop | Similar → |
| 1909 | 1776, or The Hessian Renegades | Messenger's Father | Flop | Similar → |
| 1909 | The Little Darling | In Store | Flop | Similar → |
| 1909 | They Would Elope | The Father | Flop | Similar → |
| 1909 | The Mended Lute | Standing Rock | Flop | Similar → |
| 1909 | The Renunciation | Joe Fielding | Flop | Similar → |
| 1909 | The Lonely Villa | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1909 | Edgar Allan Poe | - | Flop | Similar → |
James Kirkwood - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of James Kirkwood?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring James Kirkwood is "Over the Hill" with a rating of 8.2/10.
How many movies has James Kirkwood acted in?
James Kirkwood has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by James Kirkwood?
Other notable films include "Intruder in the Dust", "Madame Curie", and "The Doolins of Oklahoma".




