Brian d'Arcy James: Movies, Awards & Box Office
- films
- 23
- on screen
- 2002–2026
- box office
- $277M
- nomination
- 1
- average score
- 61
- Born
- June 29, 1968 (age 58)
- Birthplace
- Saginaw, Michigan, U.S.
- Citizenship
- American
- Occupations
- Actor, Musician
- Years active
- 1993-present
- Spouses
- Jennifer Prescott
- Children
- 1
The Best Brian d'Arcy James Movies
The highest-rated films Brian d'Arcy James is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. West Side Story (2021) scores highest, at 82. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.
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Movie Echo Score: Score 82 West Side Story 2021 · Officer Krupke -
Movie Echo Score: Score 80 First Man 2018 · Joe Walker -
Movie Echo Score: Score 80 The Cathedral 2022 · Richard Damrosch -
Movie Echo Score: Score 75 Molly's Game 2017 · Brad -
Movie Echo Score: Score 70 All These Small Moments 2019 · Tom Sheffield -
Movie Echo Score: Score 69 1922 2017 · Sheriff Jones
Brian d'Arcy James's Career in Numbers
Brian d'Arcy James's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Brian d'Arcy James works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Monday Night Mayhem (2002) to Finnegan's Foursome (2026), and the 2010s were the busiest decade.
Brian d'Arcy James Movies by Decade
- 2000s 1
- 2010s 12
- 2020s 10
The 2010s were Brian d'Arcy James's busiest decade, with 12 films.
Brian d'Arcy James Movies by Genre
- Drama 9
- Comedy 4
- Biography 4
- Thriller 2
- Crime 1
- Music 1
- Action 1
- Tv movie 1
Drama is the genre Brian d'Arcy James has worked in most, with 9 films, ahead of comedy (4).
Brian d'Arcy James Career Milestones
- First film
- Monday Night Mayhem 2002
- Biggest box office hit
- First Man $106M worldwide
- Best-rated film
- West Side Story Movie Echo Score 82
- Newest film
- Finnegan's Foursome 2026
Brian d'Arcy James Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Brian d'Arcy James is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 61. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
- 2026
Finnegan's Foursome Comedy - 2025
The Family McMullen Drama Movie Echo Score: 55 - 2025
Millers in Marriage as Dennis · Drama Movie Echo Score: 50 - 2023
Pain Hustlers as Dr. Lydell · Crime Movie Echo Score: 52 - 2023
She Came to Me as Trey Ruffa · Comedy Worldwide box office: $1.18M Movie Echo Score: 64 - 2023
Devil's Peak as Bo · Thriller Movie Echo Score: 57 - 2022 The Cathedral as Richard Damrosch · Drama Worldwide box office: $14.1K Movie Echo Score: 80
- 2022
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Let Me Go (The Right Way) as Dr. Kemp · Thriller - 2021 West Side Story as Officer Krupke · Drama Worldwide box office: $76M Movie Echo Score: 82
- 2020
Bombshell in Concert Music - 2019
Beneath the Blue Suburban Skies Drama - 2019
The Kitchen as Jimmy Brennan · Action Worldwide box office: $16M Movie Echo Score: 35 - 2019 All These Small Moments as Tom Sheffield · Drama Movie Echo Score: 70
- 2018
Song of Back and Neck Comedy Movie Echo Score: 50 - 2018 First Man as Joe Walker · Biography Worldwide box office: $106M Movie Echo Score: 80
- 2018
Trouble as Logan · Drama Worldwide box office: $13.9M Movie Echo Score: 42 - 2017 Molly's Game as Brad · Biography Worldwide box office: $59.3M Movie Echo Score: 75
- 2017 1922 as Sheriff Jones · Drama Movie Echo Score: 69
- 2017
Mark Felt: The Man Who Brought Down the White House as Robert Kunkel · Biography Worldwide box office: $4.37M Movie Echo Score: 52 - 2017
Rebel in the Rye as Giroux · Biography Worldwide box office: $944K Movie Echo Score: 60 - 2013
Shrek the Musical as Shrek · Comedy - 2012
Game Change as Ted Frank · Drama - 2002
Monday Night Mayhem as Al Michaels (uncredited) · Tv movie
Brian d'Arcy James: Awards & Nominations
1 nomination across 1 award body. Every ceremony is listed newest first, with the category and the film.
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38th Film Independent Spirit Awards- Brian d'Arcy James: Nominated Best Supporting Performance The Cathedral
Who Is Brian d'Arcy James?
Brian d'Arcy James was born in Saginaw, Michigan, U.S. in 1968 and is 58 years old. Credited on films since 2002, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
Brian d'Arcy James is a renowned American actor and musician, best known for his notable Broadway roles like Shrek in Shrek the Musical, Nick Bottom in Something Rotten!, King George III in Hamilton, and The Baker in Into the Woods. His acclaimed performances have earned him five Tony Award nominations. His on-screen contributions include portraying Andy Baker on the Netflix series 13 Reasons Why, Officer Krupke in West Side Story, and reporter Matt Carroll in Spotlight.
Born in Michigan, James is the son of Mary Kelly, a seller of children's books, and Thomas F James, a lawyer. He has a rich family heritage related to the entertainment industry; his maternal grandfather is ex-Governor Harry Kelly of Michigan, and his uncle, Brian Kelly, was an actor on the series Flipper and a producer of the movie Blade Runner. Graduating from Northwestern University's School of Communication, James launched his acting career in 1993 and has remained active till date. He has diverse Broadway credits which include Titanic, Lincoln Center's Carousel, and Blood Brothers. Also a musician, James released a Christmas album titled From Christmas Eve to Christmas Morn in 2004.
Who Brian d'Arcy James Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Brian d'Arcy James shares the most films with. Edward Burns comes first, with 4 films together, followed by Corey Stoll (2).
Brian d'Arcy James: Questions & Answers
How many movies Brian d'Arcy James has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Brian d'Arcy James been in?
Brian d'Arcy James is credited on 23 films, from 2002 to 2026. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Brian d'Arcy James's highest-grossing movie?
First Man (2018) is Brian d'Arcy James's biggest box office hit, with $106M worldwide, ahead of West Side Story (2021) ($76M). Across every film with box office figures, Brian d'Arcy James's movies have made $277M.
Brian d'Arcy James's biggest hits What is the best Brian d'Arcy James movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Brian d'Arcy James's best-rated film is West Side Story (2021) with a score of 82, followed by The Cathedral (2022) (80).
Best Brian d'Arcy James movies, ranked Has Brian d'Arcy James won an Oscar?
Brian d'Arcy James has not been nominated for an Oscar. Across every ceremony in the awards database, Brian d'Arcy James has 0 wins from 1 nomination.
How old is Brian d'Arcy James?
Brian d'Arcy James is 58 years old, born on June 29, 1968 in Saginaw, Michigan, U.S..
What is Brian d'Arcy James's newest movie?
The most recent film on Brian d'Arcy James's filmography is Finnegan's Foursome (2026).
Who does Brian d'Arcy James work with most often?
Brian d'Arcy James shares the most films with Edward Burns (4 films), Corey Stoll (2 films) and Hopper Penn (2 films).
The Best Brian d'Arcy James Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 23 credits.
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