James Ransone: Movies & Box Office
- films
- 30
- on screen
- 2002–2023
- box office
- $963M
- average score
- 54
- Born
- June 2, 1979 (age 47)
- Birthplace
- Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
- Full name
- James Finley Ransone III
- Citizenship
- American
- Occupations
- Actor
- Years active
- 2001-present
- Spouses
- Jamie McPhee
- Children
- 1
The Best James Ransone Movies
The highest-rated films James Ransone is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. The Black Phone (2022) scores highest, at 75. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.
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Movie Echo Score: Score 75 The Black Phone 2022 · Max -
Movie Echo Score: Score 68 V/H/S/85 2023 · Horror -
Movie Echo Score: Score 63 Captive State 2019 · Patrick Ellison -
Movie Echo Score: Score 60 Gemini 2018 · Stan -
Movie Echo Score: Score 56 What We Found 2020 · Sgt. Steven Mohler -
Movie Echo Score: Score 50 It: Chapter Two 2019 · Eddie Kaspbrak
James Ransone's Career in Numbers
James Ransone's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres James Ransone works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Ken Park (2002) to V/H/S/85 (2023), and the 2010s were the busiest decade.
James Ransone Movies by Decade
- 2000s 5
- 2010s 20
- 2020s 3
The 2010s were James Ransone's busiest decade, with 20 films.
James Ransone Movies by Genre
- Drama 10
- Thriller 3
- Mystery 3
- Comedy 3
- Horror 2
- Sci-Fi 2
- Music 2
- Action 1
- Fantasy 1
Drama is the genre James Ransone has worked in most, with 10 films, ahead of thriller (3).
James Ransone Career Milestones
- First film
- Ken Park 2002
- Biggest box office hit
- It: Chapter Two $473M worldwide
- Best-rated film
- The Black Phone Movie Echo Score 75
- Newest film
- V/H/S/85 2023
James Ransone Filmography: Every Movie
Every film James Ransone is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 54. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
James Ransone Movies as an Actor
28- 2023 V/H/S/85 Horror Movie Echo Score: 68
- 2022 The Black Phone as Max · Drama Worldwide box office: $161M Movie Echo Score: 75
- 2020 What We Found as Sgt. Steven Mohler · Thriller Worldwide box office: $6.98K Movie Echo Score: 56
- 2019 It: Chapter Two as Eddie Kaspbrak · Drama Worldwide box office: $473M Movie Echo Score: 50
- 2019 Captive State as Patrick Ellison · Sci-Fi Worldwide box office: $8.81M Movie Echo Score: 63
- 2018
Doulo as Edwin - 2018 Gemini as Stan · Mystery Worldwide box office: $173M Movie Echo Score: 60
- 2018
Family Blood as Christopher · Thriller Movie Echo Score: 30 - 2018
The Clapper as Darth Guy · Comedy Worldwide box office: $6.96K Movie Echo Score: 30 - 2018
Mosaic as Michael O'Connor · Drama - 2017
Cabiria, Charity, Chastity as Anthony the Strongman · Comedy - 2016
Light Up the Night as Joe · Sci-Fi - 2016
Mr. Right Action Worldwide box office: $608K - 2015
Fun Size Horror: Volume Two as Stu Mac 3 (segment 'Conventional') · Horror - 2015
Sinister 2 Mystery Worldwide box office: $53.3M - 2015
Tangerine Drama Worldwide box office: $840K - 2015
Bloomin Mud Shuffle as Lonnie · Drama - 2014
Fruits De Mer as George · Drama - 2014
Kristy as Scott · Thriller Worldwide box office: $617K - 2014
This American Life: Live at BAM as David · Music - 2013
The Man Who Came Out Only at Night as The Man Who Came Out Only at Night · Fantasy - 2013
Empire State as Agent Nugent · Drama Worldwide box office: $1.21M - 2012
Sinister Mystery Worldwide box office: $82.5M - 2009
The Perfect Age of Rock ’n’ Roll as Chip Genson · Music - 2008
Generation Kill as Josh Ray Person · Drama - 2005
The Good Humor Man as Junebug · Comedy Worldwide box office: $5.91M - 2003
Fan Mail as Ricky · Drama - 2002
Ken Park as Tate · Drama Worldwide box office: $1.06M
James Ransone in Documentaries & Specials
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Who Is James Ransone?
James Ransone was born in Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. in 1979 and is 47 years old. Credited on films since 2002, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
James 'PJ' Finley Ransone III, widely recognized as an American actor, was born on June 2, 1979. A dynamic actor, he is most renowned for an array of roles across different genres and mediums. He first gained recognition as Ziggy Sobotka in the critically acclaimed drama series 'The Wire'. Later he impressed audiences with his performance as US Marine Corps Cpl. Josh Ray Person in the war drama miniseries 'Generation Kill (2008)'. He has also made a significant impact in the world of horror, with his performances in films like 'Sinister (2012)' and 'Sinister 2 (2015)', solidifying his skills as a versatile actor.
Ransone was born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland, the son of a Vietnam War veteran, and received his education at the esteemed George Washington Carver Center for Arts and Technology in Towson, Maryland. An aspect of his personal life that is noteworthy includes overcoming his heroin addiction and becoming sober in 2007. Ransone's career also resonates with the tenacity he demonstrated in his personal life, highlighted by his consistent performances in a range of roles from a bank robber in Spike Lee's 2006 heist movie 'Inside Man' to starring in the AMC drama series 'Low Winter Sun'. His performance as Eddie Kaspbrak in the horror film 'It Chapter Two', has further asserted his prominence in the cinematic universe.
Who James Ransone Makes Movies With
The actors and directors James Ransone shares the most films with. Natasha Lyonne comes first, with 3 films together, followed by Scott Derrickson (3).
James Ransone: Questions & Answers
How many movies James Ransone has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has James Ransone been in?
James Ransone is credited on 30 films, from 2002 to 2023. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is James Ransone's highest-grossing movie?
It: Chapter Two (2019) is James Ransone's biggest box office hit, with $473M worldwide, ahead of Gemini (2018) ($173M). Across every film with box office figures, James Ransone's movies have made $963M.
James Ransone's biggest hits What is the best James Ransone movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, James Ransone's best-rated film is The Black Phone (2022) with a score of 75, followed by V/H/S/85 (2023) (68).
Best James Ransone movies, ranked How old is James Ransone?
James Ransone is 47 years old, born on June 2, 1979 in Baltimore, Maryland, U.S..
What is James Ransone's newest movie?
The most recent film on James Ransone's filmography is V/H/S/85 (2023).
Who does James Ransone work with most often?
James Ransone shares the most films with Natasha Lyonne (3 films), Scott Derrickson (3 films) and Greta Lee (2 films).
The Best James Ransone Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 30 credits.
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