James Lafferty - Actor Profile

James Lafferty

Acting
Updated: May 08, 2026
11Total Films
6.6 Highest Rated
Born: Jul 25, 1985
Birth Place: Hemet, California, USA

About James Lafferty

James Martin Lafferty (born July 25, 1985) is an American actor, director and producer. He might be most well known for his role as Nathan Scott on The WB/CW television drama One Tree Hill. In addition to his role on the young adult drama, Lafferty is also known for his appearance as Justin in S. Darko, the 2009 sequel to the 2001 film Donnie Darko.

Known For: ActingIndustry Veteran

James Lafferty Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of James Lafferty reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 11 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 27% of James Lafferty'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 Annabelle's Wish, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best James Lafferty Movies Ranked

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

★6.6
Annabelle's Wish (1997) movie poster
★6.6

Annabelle's Wish: Annabelle - a calf who has a special wish for Christmas - wants to be a reindeer and help Santa Claus drive his sleigh a

Annabelle's Wish

1997•Family
★6.6
Red Right Hand (2024) movie poster
★6.6

Red Right Hand: Cash is trying to live a quiet, honest life in a small Appalachian town. When a vicious crime boss forces him back into

Red Right Hand

2024•Crime
★6.5
Oculus (2014) movie poster
★6.5

Oculus: A woman tries to exonerate her brother's murder conviction by proving that the crime was committed by a supernatural phe

Oculus

2014•Horror
★6.4
Small Town Crime (2018) movie poster
★6.4

Small Town Crime: Mike Kendall, a disgraced ex-cop, is fighting a losing battle with the bottle. When he finds a woman left for dead at th

Small Town Crime

2018•Thriller
★6.1
Waffle Street (2015) movie poster
★6.1

Waffle Street: The true story of Jimmy Adams, a V.P. of a $30 billion hedge fund, who loses his job and winds up working as a waiter at

Waffle Street

2015•Drama

Full Filmography

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

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 A Pickleball Christmas Luke Hollis Flop Similar →
2024 Red Right Hand Lazarus Hit Similar →
2018 Small Town Crime Tony Lama Average Similar →
2015 Waffle Street Jimmy Adams Average Similar →
2014 Oculus Michael Dumont Hit Similar →
2013 Lost on Purpose Fever Flop Similar →
2011 The Legend of Hell's Gate: An American Conspiracy Eigson Howard Flop Similar →
2009 S. Darko Iraq Jack Flop Similar →
2003 Boys on the Run Joe Flop Similar →
2002 A Season on the Brink Steve Alford Flop Similar →
1997 Annabelle's Wish Buster (voice) Hit Similar →

James Lafferty - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of James Lafferty?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring James Lafferty is "Annabelle's Wish" with a rating of 6.6/10.

How many movies has James Lafferty acted in?

James Lafferty has been featured in at least 11 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by James Lafferty?

Other notable films include "Red Right Hand", "Oculus", and "Small Town Crime".

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