James Villiers
ActingJames Villiers Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of James Villiers reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of James Villiers's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 58% of James Villiers'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 The Music Machine, which stands out as a key performance.
Best James Villiers Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from James Villiers's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie James Villiers has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | The Ghost of Peter Sellers | Self (archive footage) | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | The Tichborne Claimant | Uncle Henry | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | The Willows in Winter | Magistrate | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | The Wind in the Willows | Magistrate (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Uncovered | Montegrifo | Average | Similar → |
| 1991 | Let Him Have It | Cassels | Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | King Ralph | Prime Minister Jeffrey Hale | Flop | Similar → |
| 1990 | Mountains of the Moon | Lord Oliphant | Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Scandal | Conservative M.P. | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | Scandal | Tory MP | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | Running Out of Luck | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | The Good Doctor Bodkin-Adams | Sir Reginald Manningham-Butler | Average | Similar → |
| 1984 | Under the Volcano | Brit | Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Mantrap | Tony Walmsley | Average | Similar → |
| 1982 | The Scarlet Pimpernel | Baron de Batz | Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | For Your Eyes Only | Tanner | Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | Unity | Hilary Martin | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | The Marquise | Duke Esteban | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | The Music Machine | Hector Woodville | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | Saint Jack | Frogget | Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | Spectre | Sir Geoffrey Cyon | Average | Similar → |
| 1976 | Seven Nights in Japan | Finn | Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | Pygmalion | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | The Amazing Mr. Blunden | Uncle Bertie (Albert) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | Asylum | George | Average | Similar → |
| 1972 | The Millionairess | Alastair Fitzfassenden | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | Follow Me! | Dinner Guest (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | The Ruling Class | Dinsdale | Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | Blood from the Mummy's Tomb | Corbeck | Average | Similar → |
| 1969 | Otley | Hendrickson | Average | Similar → |
| 1969 | Some Girls Do | Carl Petersen | Average | Similar → |
| 1967 | Half a Sixpence | Hubert | Average | Similar → |
| 1966 | The Wrong Box | Sydney Whitcombe Sykes | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | The Alphabet Murders | Franklin | Average | Similar → |
| 1965 | The Siege of Manchester | Lord Strange | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | The Nanny | Bill Fane | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | Repulsion | John | Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | Daylight Robbery | Man on scooter | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | King and Country | Capt. Midgley | Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | Nothing But the Best | Hugh | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | Father Came Too! | Benzil Bulstrode | Average | Similar → |
| 1963 | Girl in the Headlines | David Dane | Average | Similar → |
| 1963 | Murder at the Gallop | Michael Shane | Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | The Damned | Captain Gregory | Average | Similar → |
| 1962 | Eva | Alan McCormick - a Screenwriter | Average | Similar → |
| 1961 | Bomb in the High Street | Stevens | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | Petticoat Pirates | English Lieutenant | Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | Clue of the New Pin | Tab Holland | Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | Carry On Sergeant | Seventh Recruit | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | Late Night Final | Lab Assistant (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
James Villiers - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of James Villiers?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring James Villiers is "The Music Machine" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has James Villiers acted in?
James Villiers has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by James Villiers?
Other notable films include "Pygmalion", "Bomb in the High Street", and "The Siege of Manchester".