James McKechnie

Acting

Freshness: Jan 13, 2026

23Total Films

7.5 Highest Rated

Born: Apr 8, 1911

Birth Place: Glasgow, Scotland, UK

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of James McKechnie reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 23 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Documentary

The majority of James McKechnie's filmography leans towards the Documentary genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 30% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), James McKechnie remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best James McKechnie Movies Ranked

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

★7.5

The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp (1943) movie poster

★7.5

The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp — General Candy, who's overseeing an English squad in 1943, is a veteran leader who doesn't have the respect of the men he

The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp

1943•War

★7.2

Scott of the Antarctic (1948) movie poster

★7.2

Scott of the Antarctic — The true story of the British explorer Robert Falcon Scott and his ill-fated expedition to try to be the first man to di

Scott of the Antarctic

1948•Adventure

★7.0

★7.0

San Demetrio London — Based on the true story of the 1940 rescue of the tanker MV San Demetrio by parts of her own crew after she had been set

San Demetrio London

1943•Action

★6.9

★6.9

Two Thousand Women — During the Second World War, three downed English airmen hide out with women's internment camp in France.

Two Thousand Women

1944•War

★6.9

★6.9

Painted Boats — In this modest drama, set during World War II, two rival boat families battle it out for supremacy.

Painted Boats

1945•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of James McKechnie.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1961	Look at Life: Snow Business	Self - Commentator	Flop	Similar →
1959	James Watt	Narrator	Flop	Similar →
1957	Fully Fitted Freight	Narrator	Flop	Similar →
1956	A Short Vision	Commentator	Hit	Similar →
1951	The Festival in London	Commentator (voice)	Flop	Similar →
1951	In Black and White	-	Flop	Similar →
1948	Scott of the Antarctic	Surgeon Lt. E.L. Atkinson R.N.	Hit	Similar →
1948	Bond Street	Inspector Yarrow	Hit	Similar →
1947	Men of Iron	Narrator	Flop	Similar →
1946	The Years Between	Richard Llewellyn	Average	Similar →
1946	Road to the Isles	-	Flop	Similar →
1945	Caesar and Cleopatra	2nd. Centurion	Average	Similar →
1945	Painted Boats	Commentator	Hit	Similar →
1945	The Eye & the Ear	Narrator	Flop	Similar →
1945	A City Reborn	Commentator	Flop	Similar →
1944	Two Thousand Women	Jimmy Moore	Hit	Similar →
1943	San Demetrio London	Deckhand	Hit	Similar →
1943	The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp	Spud Wilson	Super Hit	Similar →
1943	Freedom of Aberfeldy	-	Flop	Similar →
1943	These Are the Men	Commentator	Flop	Similar →
1943	Good Health to Scotland	Himself - Commentator	Flop	Similar →
1938	Sport in Scotland	Commentator	Flop	Similar →
1938	A Romance of Engineering	Himself - Commentator	Flop	Similar →

James McKechnie - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of James McKechnie?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring James McKechnie is "The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp" with a rating of 7.5/10.

How many movies has James McKechnie acted in?

James McKechnie has been featured in at least 23 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by James McKechnie?

Other notable films include "Scott of the Antarctic", "San Demetrio London", and "Two Thousand Women".