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James Gray, director
Director

James Gray: Movies, Awards & Box Office

films
14
as director
9
on screen
1987–2024
box office
$233M
nominations
2
average score
71
Born
January 1, 1969 (age 57)
Birthplace
New York City, New York, United States
Citizenship
American
Occupations
Film director, Screenwriter, Producer
Years active
1994-present
Career at a glance

James Gray's Career in Numbers

James Gray's films in numbers — as a director, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres James Gray works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Ninja’s Extreme Weapons (1987) to Armageddon Time (2022), and the 2000s were the busiest decade.

James Gray Movies by Decade

  1. 1980s 1
  2. 1990s 2
  3. 2000s 3
  4. 2010s 3
  5. 2020s 1

The 2000s were James Gray's busiest decade, with 3 films.

James Gray Movies by Genre

  • Drama 6
  • Action 2
  • Adventure 1
  • Thriller 1

Drama is the genre James Gray has worked in most, with 6 films, ahead of action (2).

James Gray Career Milestones

Biggest box office hit
Ad Astra $127M worldwide
Best-rated film
Ad Astra Movie Echo Score 71
Newest film
Armageddon Time 2022
14 credits

James Gray Filmography: Every Movie

Every film James Gray is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. 9 as director and 1 as actor. Rated films average a score of 71. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

2 nominations

James Gray: Awards & Nominations

2 nominations across 1 award body, from 1996 to 2010. Every ceremony is listed newest first, with the category and the film.

All movie awards
Biography

Who Is James Gray?

James Gray was born in New York City, New York, United States in 1969 and is 57 years old. Credited on films since 1987, as a director. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

James Gray is a dynamic individual known for his extensive contributions in various fields. Born in 1969, Gray is recognized primarily as an American filmmaker. Throughout his career, he has demonstrated an exceptional ability to captivate and engage audiences worldwide with his innovative storytelling and directorial skills. Among his various roles in the film industry, directing stands out as his primary profession. His craftsmanship and comprehension of the cinematic universe have paved the way for him to make an indelible impact on the film industry. Additionally, Gray is identified as an American who pledges his allegiance to his land. Although he is known by various names such as James, Jim, or Jimmy, his name given at birth is James Gray. Gray's active years in his career span from his early adulthood until the present, leaving an impressive timeline of creativity, innovation, and masterpiece creation. Furthermore, Gray's personal life is also quite interesting. He keeps his family's life private and personal. However, it is known that he is married, although the identity of his significant other is not publicly disclosed. Despite his zealous devotion to his career, Gray ensures to spend quality and cherished moments with his family. This comprehensive overview serves as a testament to James Gray's illustrious profession and his personal life, thereby offering an inclusive and detailed insight into his life's journey.

FAQ

James Gray: Questions & Answers

How many movies James Gray has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.

How many movies has James Gray been in?

James Gray is credited on 14 films, from 1987 to 2024. 1 of them as an actor and 9 as a director. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is James Gray's highest-grossing movie?

Ad Astra (2019) is James Gray's biggest box office hit, with $127M worldwide, ahead of We Own the Night (2007) ($55M). Across every film with box office figures, James Gray's movies have made $233M.

James Gray's biggest hits

What is the best James Gray movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, James Gray's best-rated film is Ad Astra (2019) with a score of 71, followed by Armageddon Time (2022) (70).

Best James Gray movies, ranked

Has James Gray won an Oscar?

James Gray has not been nominated for an Oscar. Across every ceremony in the awards database, James Gray has 0 wins from 2 nominations.

How old is James Gray?

James Gray is 57 years old, born on January 1, 1969 in New York City, New York, United States.

What is James Gray's newest movie?

The most recent film on James Gray's filmography is Joaquin Phoenix: An Actor of Extremes (2024), in the role of Self - Filmmaker (archive footage).

Who does James Gray work with most often?

James Gray shares the most films with Joaquin Phoenix (5 films) and Mark Wahlberg (2 films).

The Best James Gray Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 14 directing credits.

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