James Pax - Actor Profile

James Pax

Acting
Updated: May 09, 2026
24Total Films
8.0 Highest Rated
Born: Dec 21, 1961
Birth Place: Japan

About James Pax

James Pax (Born December 21, 1961) is an American actor who has acted in films produced in Hollywood, Hong Kong, and Japan. He is born to an English father and a Chinese mother.

Known For: ActingIndustry Veteran

James Pax Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of James Pax 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 Pax's work falls within the Action genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 50% of James Pax'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 Set Me Free!, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best James Pax Movies Ranked

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

★8.0
Set Me Free! (1988) movie poster
★8.0

Set Me Free!: Alex Man leads a cast of Mainland Chinese characters having survived political turmoil but still gets on the criminal pa

Set Me Free!

1988•Crime
★8.0
Harimao (1989) movie poster
★8.0

Harimao: A movie about Yutaka Tani, also known as " Malay Tiger Harimao, " who was active on the Malay Peninsula during the Pacif

Harimao

1989•War
★8.0
Love Among the Triad (1993) movie poster
★8.0

Love Among the Triad: Simon Yam Tat-wah and Rosamund Kwan Chi-lam star in this gauzy melodrama about the life and loves of the gangster elite,

Love Among the Triad

1993•Crime
★8.0
T.J. Hooker: Blood Sport (1986) movie poster
★8.0

T.J. Hooker: Blood Sport: Hooker and his team become the protection detail of a Senator, and an old friend of Hooker's, after Hooker saves his lif

T.J. Hooker: Blood Sport

1986
★7.5
Shanghai Fever (1994) movie poster
★7.5

Shanghai Fever: Pan Hung is Lily, a humble bus conductor hired by Hong Kong commodities trader Sean Lau to be his connection to the Shan

Shanghai Fever

1994

Full Filmography

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

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2006 The First Emperor Emperor Average Similar →
1999 Love Kills Rookie Cop #2 Flop Similar →
1995 Enemy Shadow Panther Hit Similar →
1995 Wong Fei Hung Series : The Eight Assassins - Flop Similar →
1995 Gates of Hell Mr. Pax Flop Similar →
1994 The Inside Track Lau Fei Hit Similar →
1994 Shanghai Fever 安娜的商务伙伴 Super Hit Similar →
1994 The Maidens of Heavenly Mountains Tai Hung Flop Similar →
1993 Remains of a Woman Billy Chan Average Similar →
1993 Bethune: The Making of a Hero Mr. Tung Flop Similar →
1993 Crazy Hong Kong Tony Li Flop Similar →
1993 Shootfighter: Fight to the Death Teng Hit Similar →
1993 Love Among the Triad Pak Shek Super Hit Similar →
1993 The Heroic Trio Doctor Hit Similar →
1990 Murder in Paradise Det. Jim Ishita Flop Similar →
1989 Nasty Boys Jimmy Kee Hit Similar →
1989 Harimao Ali Ali Super Hit Similar →
1989 Kinjite: Forbidden Subjects Hiroshi Hada Flop Similar →
1989 Man Against the Mob: The Chinatown Murders Tommy Chiang Hit Similar →
1988 Set Me Free! - Super Hit Similar →
1987 In Love and War Rabbit Flop Similar →
1986 Big Trouble in Little China Lightning Hit Similar →
1986 T.J. Hooker: Blood Sport Makio Super Hit Similar →
1985 Invasion U.S.A. Koyo Gotoda Average Similar →

James Pax - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of James Pax?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring James Pax is "Set Me Free!" with a rating of 8.0/10.

How many movies has James Pax acted in?

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

What are some other popular movies by James Pax?

Other notable films include "Harimao", "Love Among the Triad", and "T.J. Hooker: Blood Sport".

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