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James Woolley

Acting
Updated: May 12, 2026
12Total Films
7.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jan 1, 1945
Birth Place: Taunton, Somerset, England, UK

About James Woolley

James Woolley was born in 1945 in Taunton, Somerset, England, UK. He is an actor, known for What a Girl Wants (2003), I'll Be There (2003) and One for Sorrow (2022).

Known For: ActingIndustry Veteran

James Woolley Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of James Woolley reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 12 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 25% of James Woolley'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 In the Secret State, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best James Woolley Movies Ranked

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

★7.0
In the Secret State (1985) movie poster
★7.0

In the Secret State: A Government Department with data on us all in its computers is not functioning quite as its ex-Head intended. Frank Str

In the Secret State

1985•Drama
★6.9
Sitting in Limbo (2020) movie poster
★6.9

Sitting in Limbo: Anthony Bryan and his personal struggle to be accepted as a British Citizen during the Windrush immigration scandal.

Sitting in Limbo

2020•Drama
★6.5
The Firm (1989) movie poster
★6.5

The Firm: A seemingly respectable estate agent leads a double life as the head of a vicious, well-organised gang of football hooli

The Firm

1989•Drama
★6.3
Filth: The Mary Whitehouse Story (2008) movie poster
★6.3

Filth: The Mary Whitehouse Story: The story of the rise of morals crusader Mary Whitehouse in the UK in the 1960's.

Filth: The Mary Whitehouse Story

2008•Drama
★6.3
Greenfingers (2001) movie poster
★6.3

Greenfingers: Prison inmate Colin Briggs is introduced to gardening, and when his thriving prison garden attracts the attention of fla

Greenfingers

2001•Comedy

Full Filmography

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

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2020 Sitting in Limbo Judge Hit Similar →
2009 Framed National Gallery Director Flop Similar →
2008 Filth: The Mary Whitehouse Story Bevins Average Similar →
2001 Greenfingers Parole Judge Average Similar →
1989 The Firm Housebuyer Hit Similar →
1985 In the Secret State Liz's Colleague Hit Similar →
1985 The Unknown Soldier RAMC Captain Flop Similar →
1979 Quincy's Quest Aide de Camp Average Similar →
1978 Telling Tales Mr Willoughby/Paul Roberts Average Similar →
1976 Illusive Crime - Flop Similar →
1974 S*P*Y*S Alan Flop Similar →
1971 A Prison Should Be Dark - Flop Similar →

James Woolley - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of James Woolley?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring James Woolley is "In the Secret State" with a rating of 7.0/10.

How many movies has James Woolley acted in?

James Woolley has been featured in at least 12 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by James Woolley?

Other notable films include "Sitting in Limbo", "The Firm", and "Filth: The Mary Whitehouse Story".

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