James Cromwell: Movies, Awards & Box Office
- films
- 69
- on screen
- 1976–2024
- box office
- $2.61B
- nomination
- 1
- average score
- 63
- Born
- January 27, 1940 (age 86)
- Birthplace
- Los Angeles, California, U.S.
- Full name
- James Oliver Cromwell
- Citizenship
- American
- Occupations
- Actor, Activist
- Years active
- 1974-present
- Spouses
- Anne Ulvestad, Julie Cobb, Anna Stuart
- Children
- 3
The Best James Cromwell Movies
The highest-rated films James Cromwell is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. Rebel Ridge (2024) scores highest, at 78. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.
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Movie Echo Score: Score 78 Rebel Ridge 2024 · Judge -
Movie Echo Score: Score 77 Marshall 2017 · Judge Foster -
Movie Echo Score: Score 75 Prancer: A Christmas Tale 2022 · Bud -
Movie Echo Score: Score 73 Merry Little Batman 2023 · Alfred Pennyworth -
Movie Echo Score: Score 52 Never Too Late 2020 · Jack Bronson -
Movie Echo Score: Score 52 The Laundromat 2019 · Joe Martin
James Cromwell's Career in Numbers
James Cromwell's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres James Cromwell works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Once an Eagle (1976) to Rebel Ridge (2024), and the 2000s were the busiest decade.
James Cromwell Movies by Decade
- 1970s 5
- 1980s 9
- 1990s 12
- 2000s 16
- 2010s 13
- 2020s 6
The 2000s were James Cromwell's busiest decade, with 16 films.
James Cromwell Movies by Genre
- Drama 22
- Action 7
- Comedy 7
- Tv movie 6
- Family 4
- Biography 2
- Documentary 2
- Thriller 2
- Sci-Fi 2
- Animation 1
Drama is the genre James Cromwell has worked in most, with 22 films, ahead of action (7).
James Cromwell Career Milestones
- First film
- Once an Eagle 1976
- Biggest box office hit
- Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom $1.31B worldwide
- Best-rated film
- Rebel Ridge Movie Echo Score 78
- Newest film
- Rebel Ridge 2024
James Cromwell Filmography: Every Movie
Every film James Cromwell is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 63. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
James Cromwell Movies as an Actor
61- 2024
Rebel Ridge as Judge · Action Movie Echo Score: 78 - 2023
Merry Little Batman as Alfred Pennyworth · Animation Movie Echo Score: 73 - 2022
Prancer: A Christmas Tale as Bud · Family Movie Echo Score: 75 - 2020
Emperor as John Brown · Action Movie Echo Score: 49 - 2020
Never Too Late as Jack Bronson · Drama Worldwide box office: $830K Movie Echo Score: 52 - 2020
Operation Buffalo as Cranky · Drama - 2019
The Laundromat as Joe Martin · Drama Movie Echo Score: 52 - 2018
Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom as Benjamin Lockwood · Action Worldwide box office: $1.31B Movie Echo Score: 50 - 2017
Marshall as Judge Foster · Biography Worldwide box office: $10.1M Movie Echo Score: 77 - 2016
The Young Pope as Cardinal Michael Spencer · Drama - 2014
Big Hero 6 Action Worldwide box office: $658M - 2013
The Trials of Cate McCall as Justice Sumpter · Drama Worldwide box office: $250K - 2013
Still Mine Drama Worldwide box office: $1.55M - 2012
Hide Away Drama Worldwide box office: $30.7K - 2012
Cowgirls n’ Angels as Terence Parker · Drama - 2011
Memorial Day as Bud Vogel · History - 2011
Farm to Fridge as Narrator · Documentary - 2010
Pope Pius XII as Pope Pius XII · Drama - 2010
Secretariat Drama Worldwide box office: $60.3M - 2009
Beyond All Boundaries as Major General Alexander A. Vandegrift / Fleet Admiral William Halsey · War - 2009
The Last Days of Lehman Brothers as Hank Paulson · Tv movie Worldwide box office: $3.43K - 2009
Impact as Lloyd · Drama - 2007
Tortured as Jack · Thriller - 2007
Dante’s Inferno as Virgil (voice) · Comedy - 2006
The Queen Biography Worldwide box office: $125M - 2006
Avenger as Paul Devereaux · Action - 2005
Shadows in the Dark: The Val Lewton Legacy as Narrator · Documentary - 2005
Pope John Paul II as Cardinal Adam Sapieha · Drama - 2004
Salem’s Lot as Donald Callahan · Horror - 2003
A Carol Christmas as Ghost of Christmas Future (uncredited) · Family - 2003
Blackball as Ray Speight · Comedy Worldwide box office: $1.22M - 2002
RFK as President Lyndon Baines Johnson · Drama - 2002
Project Viper as MP 1 · Sci-Fi - 2002
The Magnificent Ambersons as Major Amberson · Drama - 2000
Fail Safe as Gordon Knapp · Drama - 1999
RKO 281 as William Randolph Hearst · Tv movie - 1999
A Slight Case of Murder as John Edgarson · Comedy - 1998
Owd Bob as Adam MacAdam · Family - 1997
The Education of Little Tree as Nonno · Family Worldwide box office: $323K - 1996
Star Trek: First Contact Action Worldwide box office: $146M - 1995
Babe Adventure Worldwide box office: $254M - 1994
The Shaggy Dog as Charlie Mulvihill · Comedy - 1994
Revenge of the Nerds IV: Nerds In Love as Mr. Skolnick · Comedy - 1993
Star Trek: The Next Generation - Birthright as Jaglom Shrek · Sci-Fi - 1992
Revenge of the Nerds III: The Next Generation as Mr. Skolnick · Tv movie - 1992
The Babe as Brother Mathias · Drama Worldwide box office: $19.9M - 1990
Miracle Landing as B.J. Cocker · Tv movie - 1989
The Runnin’ Kind as Uncle Phil · Drama - 1988
The Rescue as Adm. Rothman · Drama Worldwide box office: $5.86M - 1988
China Beach: Pilot as Ambassador at Large Roland Weymouth · Drama - 1984
Tank Action Worldwide box office: $11.3M - 1984
The House of God as Officer Quick · Drama - 1982
The Rainmaker as Noah Curry · Tv movie - 1982
Barefoot In the Park as Harry Pepper · Romance - 1981
Nobody’s Perfekt as Dr. Carson · Comedy - 1980
A Christmas Without Snow as Reverend Lohman · Tv movie - 1978
The Cheap Detective as Schnell · Mystery - 1978
Peeping Times as Bernard Mantee · Comedy - 1977
Deadly Game as Deputy Malcom Rossiter Jr. · Drama - 1977
The Girl in the Empty Grave as Deputy Malcolm Rossiter Jr. · Thriller - 1976
Once an Eagle as J.L. Cleghorne · Drama
James Cromwell in Documentaries & Specials
8- 2016
50 Years of Star Trek as Self · Documentary - 2016
The Perfect Crime: Leopold & Loeb as Self - Narrator (voice) · Crime - 2014
Walking the Mile as Self · Documentary - 2012
La Classe américaine as Self · Documentary - 2009
Starz Inside - Unforgettably Evil as Self · Documentary - 2008
Whatever You Desire: Making ‘L.A. Confidential’ as Self · Documentary - 2006
The Maltese Falcon: One Magnificent Bird as Self · Documentary - 2003
The John Garfield Story as Self · Tv movie
James Cromwell: Awards & Nominations
1 nomination across 1 award body. Every ceremony is listed newest first, with the category and the film.
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68th Academy Awards- James Cromwell: Nominated Best Supporting Actor Babe
Who Is James Cromwell?
James Cromwell was born in Los Angeles, California, U.S. in 1940 and is 86 years old. Credited on films since 1976, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
James Oliver Cromwell (born January 27, 1940) is an American actor and activist with notable roles in both television and film. Known extensively as a character actor, Cromwell's long-spanning career has earned him a Primetime Emmy Award and a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for 'Babe' (1995). His other major roles include movies like 'Star Trek: First Contact' (1996), 'L.A. Confidential' (1997), 'Deep Impact' (1998), 'The Green Mile' (1999), 'Space Cowboys' (2000), 'The Longest Yard' (2005) 'The Queen' (2006), 'W' (2008), 'Secretariat' (2010), 'The Artist' (2011), and 'Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom' (2018). He has also lent his voice to films like 'Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron' (2002), and 'Big Hero 6' (2014). In television, he is known for his roles in 'Angels in America' (2003), 'Six Feet Under' (2003–2005), and 'American Horror Story: Asylum' (2012–2013), winning the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor for the latter. He also played major roles in 'Boardwalk Empire' (2012–2013), 'The Young Pope' (2016), 'Counterpart' (2018–2019), and 'Succession' (2018–2023). Cromwell was born in Los Angeles, California as the son of actress Kay Johnson and actor/director John Cromwell. As an active participant in progressive causes, particularly regarding animal rights, Cromwell turned vegan while playing Farmer Hoggett in the 1995 film 'Babe'. Apart from his acting career, he frequently speaks on issues regarding animal cruelty for PETA.
Who James Cromwell Makes Movies With
The actors and directors James Cromwell shares the most films with. Sam Elliott comes first, with 3 films together, followed by Jonathan Frakes (3).
James Cromwell: Questions & Answers
How many movies James Cromwell has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has James Cromwell been in?
James Cromwell is credited on 69 films, from 1976 to 2024. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is James Cromwell's highest-grossing movie?
Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom (2018) is James Cromwell's biggest box office hit, with $1.31B worldwide, ahead of Big Hero 6 (2014) ($658M). Across every film with box office figures, James Cromwell's movies have made $2.61B.
James Cromwell's biggest hits What is the best James Cromwell movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, James Cromwell's best-rated film is Rebel Ridge (2024) with a score of 78, followed by Marshall (2017) (77).
Best James Cromwell movies, ranked Has James Cromwell won an Oscar?
James Cromwell has been nominated for an Oscar but has not won one yet. Across every ceremony in the awards database, James Cromwell has 0 wins from 1 nomination.
How old is James Cromwell?
James Cromwell is 86 years old, born on January 27, 1940 in Los Angeles, California, U.S..
What is James Cromwell's newest movie?
The most recent film on James Cromwell's filmography is Rebel Ridge (2024), in the role of Judge.
Who does James Cromwell work with most often?
James Cromwell shares the most films with Sam Elliott (3 films), Jonathan Frakes (3 films) and Brent Spiner (2 films).
The Best James Cromwell Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 69 credits.
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