James McKechnie - Actor Profile

James McKechnie

Acting
Updated: May 14, 2026
24Total Films
8.0 Highest Rated
Born: Apr 8, 1911
Birth Place: Glasgow, Scotland, UK

James McKechnie Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of James McKechnie reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 24 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 38% of James McKechnie'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 These Are the Men, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best James McKechnie Movies Ranked

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

★8.0
These Are the Men (1943) movie poster
★8.0

These Are the Men: Anti nazi short.

These Are the Men

1943•Documentary
★7.4
The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp (1943) movie poster
★7.4

The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp: General Candy, who's overseeing an English squad in 1943, is a veteran leader who doesn't have the respect of the men he

The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp

1943•War
★7.2
San Demetrio London (1943) movie poster
★7.2

San Demetrio London: Based on the true story of the 1940 rescue of the tanker MV San Demetrio by parts of her own crew after she had been set

San Demetrio London

1943•Action
★7.2
Scott of the Antarctic (1948) movie poster
★7.2

Scott of the Antarctic: The true story of the British explorer Robert Falcon Scott and his ill-fated expedition to try to be the first man to di

Scott of the Antarctic

1948•Adventure
★7.1
Painted Boats (1945) movie poster
★7.1

Painted Boats: In this modest drama, set during World War II, two rival boat families battle it out for supremacy.

Painted Boats

1945•Drama

Full Filmography

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

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1961 Look at Life: Snow Business Self - Commentator Flop Similar →
1959 James Watt Narrator Flop Similar →
1957 Fully Fitted Freight Narrator Flop Similar →
1956 A Short Vision Commentator Hit Similar →
1951 The Festival in London Commentator (voice) Flop Similar →
1951 In Black and White - Flop Similar →
1948 Scott of the Antarctic Surgeon Lt. E.L. Atkinson R.N. Hit Similar →
1948 Bond Street Inspector Yarrow Hit Similar →
1947 Men of Iron Narrator Flop Similar →
1946 The Years Between Richard Llewellyn Hit Similar →
1946 Road to the Isles - Flop Similar →
1945 Caesar and Cleopatra 2nd. Centurion Average Similar →
1945 Painted Boats Commentator Hit Similar →
1945 The Eye & the Ear Narrator Flop Similar →
1945 A City Reborn Commentator Flop Similar →
1944 Two Thousand Women Jimmy Moore Hit Similar →
1943 San Demetrio London Deckhand Hit Similar →
1943 The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp Spud Wilson Hit Similar →
1943 Freedom of Aberfeldy - Flop Similar →
1943 These Are the Men Commentator Super Hit Similar →
1943 Good Health to Scotland Himself - Commentator Flop Similar →
1942 Cally House - Flop Similar →
1938 Sport in Scotland Commentator Flop Similar →
1938 A Romance of Engineering Himself - Commentator Flop Similar →

James McKechnie - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of James McKechnie?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring James McKechnie is "These Are the Men" with a rating of 8.0/10.

How many movies has James McKechnie acted in?

James McKechnie has been featured in at least 24 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by James McKechnie?

Other notable films include "The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp", "San Demetrio London", and "Scott of the Antarctic".

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