Jim Beaver
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James Norman "Jim" Beaver, Jr. (born August 12, 1950) is a European-American/Native-American businessman, entrepreneur, stage, film, and television actor, playwright, screenwriter, and film historian. He is perhaps most familiar to worldwide audiences as the gruff but tenderhearted prospector Whitney Ellsworth on the HBO Western drama series Deadwood, a starring role which brought him acclaim and a Screen Actors Guild Awards nomination for Ensemble Acting after three decades of supporting work in films and TV. He currently portrays Bobby Singer in the CW television series Supernatural. His memoir Life's That Way was published in April 2009. Description above from the Wikipedia article Jim Beaver, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia
Best Jim Beaver Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Jim Beaver's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Jim Beaver.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | No More Time | Radio Host | Flop | Similar → |
| 2021 | Nightmare Alley | Sheriff Jedediah Judd | Hit | Similar → |
| 2020 | Blindfire | Sergeant Ward | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Mama Bear | Doctor | Flop | Similar → |
| 2019 | Deadwood: The Movie | Whitney Ellsworth (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Hospitality | The Boss | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | Billy Boy | Crabtree | Flop | Similar → |
| 2018 | Remember the Sultana | Joseph Taylor Elliott / First Engineering Officer Nathaniel Wintringer (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | The Frontier | Lee | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | Crimson Peak | Carter Cushing | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | The Adventures of Biffle and Shooster | The Captain | Flop | Similar → |
| 2011 | The Legend of Hell's Gate: An American Conspiracy | J. Wright Mooar | Flop | Similar → |
| 2009 | Dark and Stormy Night | Jack Tugdon | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | Reflections | Franck | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | Next | Wisdom | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | Wheelmen | Agent Hammond | Flop | Similar → |
| 2003 | The Life of David Gale | Duke Grover | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Adaptation. | Ranger Tony | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Joy Ride | Sheriff Ritter | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Warden of Red Rock | Jefferson Bent | Flop | Similar → |
| 1999 | Magnolia | Smiling Peanut Patron #1 | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Mr. Murder | Agent Jason Reiling | Flop | Similar → |
| 1997 | Wounded | Agent Eric Ashton | Flop | Similar → |
| 1997 | Divided by Hate | Danny Leland | Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Bad Girls | Pinkerton Detective Graves | Flop | Similar → |
| 1994 | Blue Chips | Ricky's Father | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | Geronimo: An American Legend | Proclamation Officer | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | Sliver | Detective Ira | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | Gunsmoke: The Long Ride | Traveling Blacksmith | Average | Similar → |
| 1992 | Twogether | Oscar | Flop | Similar → |
| 1992 | Sister Act | Clarkson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | Gunsmoke: To the Last Man | Deputy Willie Rudd | Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | The Court-Martial of Jackie Robinson | Maj. Trimble | Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | El Diablo | Spivey Irick | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | Follow Your Heart | Craig Hraboy | Flop | Similar → |
| 1989 | In Country | Earl Smith | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | Mothers, Daughters and Lovers | Sheriff Jack Edzard | Flop | Similar → |
| 1989 | Turner & Hooch | Plant Manager | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | Perry Mason: The Case of the Lady in the Lake | Motel Manager | Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Defense Play | FBI Man | Flop | Similar → |
| 1987 | Sweet Revenge | Smuggler (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1983 | Girls of the White Orchid | Pedestrian | Flop | Similar → |
| 1979 | Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders | Cowboy Player (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1978 | The Seniors | Client (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1977 | Semi-Tough | B.E.A.T. Member (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| N/A | Injection | Pops | Flop | Similar → |
Jim Beaver - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Jim Beaver?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jim Beaver is "Magnolia" with a rating of 7.7/10.
How many movies has Jim Beaver acted in?
Jim Beaver has been featured in at least 46 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Jim Beaver?
Other notable films include "The Life of David Gale", "Adaptation.", and "Gunsmoke: To the Last Man".