James Marsters: Movies & Box Office
- films
- 14
- on screen
- 2002–2024
- box office
- $55.7M
- average score
- 74
- Born
- August 20, 1962 (age 64)
- Birthplace
- Greenville, California, U.S.
- Full name
- James Wesley Marsters
- Citizenship
- United States
- Occupations
- Actor, musician, singer, comic book writer, audiobook narrator
- Years active
- 1987-present
- Spouses
- Liane Davidson, Patricia Jasmin Rahman
- Children
- 2
James Marsters's Career in Numbers
James Marsters's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres James Marsters works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Chance (2002) to Abruptio (2024), and the 2000s were the busiest decade.
James Marsters Movies by Decade
- 2000s 9
- 2010s 4
- 2020s 1
The 2000s were James Marsters's busiest decade, with 9 films.
James Marsters Movies by Genre
- Drama 6
- Animation 2
- Horror 2
- Comedy 1
- Fantasy 1
- Sci-Fi 1
- Action 1
Drama is the genre James Marsters has worked in most, with 6 films, ahead of animation (2).
James Marsters Career Milestones
- First film
- Chance 2002
- Biggest box office hit
- Dragonball: Evolution $55.7M worldwide
- Best-rated film
- A Bread Factory Part Two: Walk With Me a While Movie Echo Score 80
- Newest film
- Abruptio 2024
James Marsters Filmography: Every Movie
Every film James Marsters is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 74. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
- 2024
Abruptio as Les Hackel · Animation Movie Echo Score: 66 - 2018
A Bread Factory Part One: For the Sake of Gold as Jason · Drama Movie Echo Score: 75 - 2018
A Bread Factory Part Two: Walk With Me a While as Jason · Comedy Movie Echo Score: 80 - 2015
Dudes & Dragons as Lord Tensley · Fantasy - 2011
Three Inches as Troy Hamilton · Drama - 2009
High Plains Invaders as Sam Danville · Sci-Fi - 2009
Moonshot as Buzz Aldrin · Drama - 2009
Dragonball: Evolution Action Worldwide box office: $55.7M - 2008
The Capture of the Green River Killer as Ted Bundy · Drama - 2007
Superman: Doomsday as Lex Luthor (voice) · Animation - 2007
Shadow Puppets as Jack · Horror - 2005
Cool Money as Bobby Comfort · Drama - 2003
Strange Frequency² as Mitch (segment 'Soul Man') · Horror - 2002
Chance as Simon · Drama
Who Is James Marsters?
James Marsters was born in Greenville, California, U.S. in 1962 and is 64 years old. Credited on films since 2002, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
James Wesley Marsters, born on August 20, 1962, is an American actor, musician, singer, comic book writer, and audiobook narrator. He burst into the limelight for his role as the British punk vampire Spike in The WB series Buffy the Vampire Slayer and its spin-off, Angel. He was not limited to these roles, going on to diversify into voiceover work, notably for the Funimation dub of the Dragon Ball franchise, Lex Luthor in Superman: Doomsday, and other roles in a variety of TV shows, movies, and video games.
Marsters was born in Greenville, California, growing up with dreams of the acting world. He studied at Allan Hancock College and the Juilliard School and launched his acting career in Chicago in 1987. Despite a successful acting career, he never forgot his musical roots, playing in bands and solo throughout his life and even forming a rock band known as Ghost of the Robot. In his personal life, Marsters has a son with his ex-wife Liane Davidson and raised his niece from the age of five. Plus, he was married to Patricia Jasmin Rahman from 2011 to 2021.
Who James Marsters Makes Movies With
The actors and directors James Marsters shares the most films with. Patrick Wang comes first, with 2 films together, followed by Brian Murray (2).
James Marsters: Questions & Answers
How many movies James Marsters has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has James Marsters been in?
James Marsters is credited on 14 films, from 2002 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 Marsters's highest-grossing movie?
Dragonball: Evolution (2009) is James Marsters's biggest box office hit, with $55.7M worldwide. Across every film with box office figures, James Marsters's movies have made $55.7M.
James Marsters's biggest hits What is the best James Marsters movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, James Marsters's best-rated film is A Bread Factory Part Two: Walk With Me a While (2018) with a score of 80, followed by A Bread Factory Part One: For the Sake of Gold (2018) (75).
Best James Marsters movies, ranked How old is James Marsters?
James Marsters is 64 years old, born on August 20, 1962 in Greenville, California, U.S..
What is James Marsters's newest movie?
The most recent film on James Marsters's filmography is Abruptio (2024), in the role of Les Hackel.
Who does James Marsters work with most often?
James Marsters shares the most films with Patrick Wang (2 films), Brian Murray (2 films) and Tyne Daly (2 films).
The Best James Marsters Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 14 credits.
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