James Woods - Actor Profile

James Woods

Acting
Updated: May 09, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Apr 18, 1947
Birth Place: Vernal, Utah, USA

About James Woods

James Howard Woods (born April 18, 1947) is an American actor. He is known for starring in films such as Once Upon a Time in America, Salvador, Nixon, Ghosts of Mississippi, Casino, and Hercules, as well as in the television legal drama Shark. He has won two Emmy Awards, and earned two Academy Award nominations.

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James Woods Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of James Woods reflects exceptional commercial consistency. 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 Woods's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 100% of James Woods'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 America's Endangered Species: Don't Say Good-bye, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best James Woods Movies Ranked

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

★10.0
America's Endangered Species: Don't Say Good-bye (1998) movie poster
★10.0

America's Endangered Species: Don't Say Good-bye: This is a documentary about two photographers work to document and raise awareness about endangered animal and plant spe

America's Endangered Species: Don't Say Good-bye

1998•Documentary
★10.0
All the Way Home (1971) movie poster
★10.0

All the Way Home: Jay Follet is suffering a mid-life crisis while his wife, Mary, is expecting their second child. When Jay takes his fami

All the Way Home

1971•Drama
★9.0
Buddy (2005) movie poster
★9.0

Buddy: The story of the often contradictory and always audacious public figure, Vincent A. "Buddy" Cianci, the former Mayor of

Buddy

2005•Documentary
★8.7
Voices That Care (1991) movie poster
★8.7

Voices That Care: Behind the scenes making of the charity single "Voices That Care".

Voices That Care

1991•Documentary
★8.7
The Disappearance of Aimee (1976) movie poster
★8.7

The Disappearance of Aimee: In 1926, celebrated evangelist Aimee Semple McPherson mysteriously disappeared. She turned up several weeks later and re

The Disappearance of Aimee

1976•Drama

Full Filmography

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

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2023 Once Upon a Studio Hades (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2021 Dean Martin: King of Cool Self Super Hit Similar →
2016 First Contact Narrator Hit Similar →
2014 Lost Soul: The Doomed Journey of Richard Stanley's Island of Dr. Moreau Self (archive footage) Hit Similar →
2011 Too Big to Fail Dick Fuld Hit Similar →
2010 Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths Owlman (voice) Hit Similar →
2009 Family Guy Presents: Something, Something, Something, Dark Side James Woods as General Veers (voice) Hit Similar →
2005 Buddy Narrator Super Hit Similar →
2004 Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas - The Introduction Toreno (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2004 The Easter Egg Adventure Grab Takit (voice) Hit Similar →
2004 Videodrome: Forging the New Flesh Self Hit Similar →
2004 Z Channel: A Magnificent Obsession Self Hit Similar →
2002 Mickey's House of Villains Hades (voice) Hit Similar →
2002 John Q Dr. Raymond Turner Hit Similar →
2001 Riding in Cars with Boys Leonard Donofrio Hit Similar →
2001 Breaking the Silence: The Making of Hannibal Self Hit Similar →
2001 Recess: School's Out Dr. Phillium Benedict (voice) Hit Similar →
2000 The Making of The Virgin Suicides Self Hit Similar →
2000 The American Nightmare Self Hit Similar →
2000 The Virgin Suicides Mr. Lisbon Hit Similar →
1999 Any Given Sunday Dr. Harvey Mandrake Hit Similar →
1999 True Crime Alan Mann Hit Similar →
1998 America's Endangered Species: Don't Say Good-bye Narrator Super Hit Similar →
1997 Contact Michael Kitz Hit Similar →
1997 Hercules Hades (voice) Super Hit Similar →
1996 Ghosts of Mississippi Byron De La Beckwith Hit Similar →
1996 The Summer of Ben Tyler Temple Rayburn Hit Similar →
1995 Nixon H.R. Haldeman Hit Similar →
1995 Casino Lester Diamond Super Hit Similar →
1995 Indictment: The McMartin Trial Danny Davis Hit Similar →
1992 Chaplin Joseph Scott Hit Similar →
1991 The Boys Walter Farmer Hit Similar →
1991 Voices That Care Self - Host & Choir Member Super Hit Similar →
1986 Promise DJ Hit Similar →
1986 Salvador Richard Boyle Hit Similar →
1985 Cat's Eye Morrison Hit Similar →
1984 Once Upon a Time in America Maximilian 'Max' Bercovicz Super Hit Similar →
1983 Videodrome Max Renn Hit Similar →
1982 The Making of David Cronenberg's Videodrome Interviewee Hit Similar →
1979 ...And Your Name Is Jonah Danny Corelli Hit Similar →
1979 The Incredible Journey of Doctor Meg Laurel Sin Eater Hit Similar →
1978 The Gift of Love Alfred Browning Hit Similar →
1978 The Billion Dollar Bubble Art Lewis Super Hit Similar →
1976 The Disappearance of Aimee Asst. Dist. Atty. Joseph Ryan Super Hit Similar →
1975 Foster & Laurie Walter The Addict Super Hit Similar →
1975 Night Moves Quentin Hit Similar →
1974 The Gambler Bank Officer Hit Similar →
1973 The Way We Were Frankie McVeigh Hit Similar →
1972 A Great American Tragedy Rick Super Hit Similar →
1971 All the Way Home Andrew Lynch Super Hit Similar →

James Woods - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of James Woods?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring James Woods is "America's Endangered Species: Don't Say Good-bye" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has James Woods acted in?

James Woods has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by James Woods?

Other notable films include "All the Way Home", "Buddy", and "Voices That Care".

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