James Urbaniak: Movies & Box Office
- films
- 34
- on screen
- 1994–2024
- box office
- $24.6M
- average score
- 63
- Born
- September 17, 1963 (age 63)
- Birthplace
- Bayonne, New Jersey, U.S.
- Full name
- James Christian Urbaniak
- Citizenship
- American
- Occupations
- Actor
- Years active
- 1985-present
- Spouses
- Julie Marie Anderson, Sara Pocock
- Children
- 2
The Best James Urbaniak Movies
The highest-rated films James Urbaniak is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. The Country Club (2023) 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 The Country Club 2023 · Comedy -
Movie Echo Score: Score 77 The Venture Bros.: Radiant Is the Blood of the Baboon Heart 2023 · Animation -
Movie Echo Score: Score 76 Suicide Squad: Hell to Pay 2018 · Lazlo Valentin / Professor Pyg (voice) -
Movie Echo Score: Score 75 Wonderstruck 2017 · Drama -
Movie Echo Score: Score 70 Dave Made a Maze 2017 · Adventure -
Movie Echo Score: Score 65 Tesla 2020 · Biography
James Urbaniak's Career in Numbers
James Urbaniak's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres James Urbaniak works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Opera No. 1 (1994) to The Rainbow Bridge (2024), and the 2010s were the busiest decade.
James Urbaniak Movies by Decade
- 1990s 4
- 2000s 2
- 2010s 15
- 2020s 13
The 2010s were James Urbaniak's busiest decade, with 15 films.
James Urbaniak Movies by Genre
- Drama 8
- Comedy 7
- Sci-Fi 3
- Adventure 2
- Mystery 2
- Biography 2
- Thriller 2
- Animation 1
- Action 1
- Documentary 1
Drama is the genre James Urbaniak has worked in most, with 8 films, ahead of comedy (7).
James Urbaniak Career Milestones
- First film
- Opera No. 1 1994
- Biggest box office hit
- Where'd You Go, Bernadette $11M worldwide
- Best-rated film
- The Country Club Movie Echo Score 78
- Newest film
- The Rainbow Bridge 2024
James Urbaniak Filmography: Every Movie
Every film James Urbaniak 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.
- 2024
Puddysticks as Eustance the Boss · Drama - 2024
The Rainbow Bridge as Herb · Comedy - 2023
Gonzo Girl as Lionel · Drama Movie Echo Score: 65 - 2023
Indoor Baseball as Roy - 2023
The Venture Bros.: Radiant Is the Blood of the Baboon Heart Animation Movie Echo Score: 77 - 2023
The Country Club Comedy Worldwide box office: $7.5M Movie Echo Score: 78 - 2023
Taz: Quest for Burger as Rocky (voice) · Adventure - 2023
Invitation to a Murder as Gordon · Mystery Worldwide box office: $12.9K Movie Echo Score: 54 - 2023
Condor's Nest Action Worldwide box office: $1.59K Movie Echo Score: 36 - 2022
Beauty Drama Movie Echo Score: 48 - 2021
Things Heard & Seen Drama Movie Echo Score: 56 - 2020
For Madmen Only: The Stories of Del Close as Del Close · Documentary - 2020
Tesla Biography Worldwide box office: $459K Movie Echo Score: 65 - 2019
Where'd You Go, Bernadette Drama Worldwide box office: $11M Movie Echo Score: 60 - 2018
Suicide Squad: Hell to Pay as Lazlo Valentin / Professor Pyg (voice) · Fantasy Movie Echo Score: 76 - 2017
Wonderstruck Drama Worldwide box office: $3.29M Movie Echo Score: 75 - 2017
Rebel in the Rye Biography Worldwide box office: $944K Movie Echo Score: 60 - 2017
Dave Made a Maze Adventure Worldwide box office: $34.1K Movie Echo Score: 70 - 2015
Advantageous as Fisher · Sci-Fi - 2015
The Thrilling Adventure Hour Live as Doll Zero · Comedy - 2014
Book of Christ as Rev. Boxley Fryer · Comedy - 2014
Such Good People as Dr. Cooper Whitehead, Ph.D. · Mystery - 2014
The Occupants as Glen · Thriller - 2013
Bitter Orange as Sweetie · Drama - 2013
iSteve as Bill Gates · Comedy - 2012
Electric City as Voice Actor (voice) · Sci-Fi - 2012
Advantageous as Dave Fisher · Sci-Fi - 2010
You Don’t Know Jack as Jack Lessenberry · Tv movie - 2003
Plain Dirty as Druden Hunt · Thriller - 2002
Daypass as Simple Simon · Horror - 1998
Henry Fool Drama Worldwide box office: $1.34M - 1998
The Book of Life as True Believer · Comedy Worldwide box office: $9.74K - 1997
The Other Also as Voice - 1994
Opera No. 1 as James · Comedy
Who Is James Urbaniak?
James Urbaniak was born in Bayonne, New Jersey, U.S. in 1963 and is 63 years old. Credited on films since 1994, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
James Christian Urbaniak was born on September 17, 1963, and is widely regarded as a talented character actor hailing from America. His acting career is marked by celebrated roles such as Simon Grim in Hal Hartley's film trilogy: Henry Fool (1997), Fay Grim (2006), and Ned Rifle (2014). He showcased his versatility in American Splendor (2003), playing the role of the legendary cartoonist, Robert Crumb. Besides his film contributions, he's also contributed in animation with his longstanding work on the animated series The Venture Bros. (2003–2023), where he provided the voice for the characters Dr. Thaddeus 'Rusty' Venture, Jonas Venture Junior, and Phantom Limb. His other television performances include roles in Review (2014–2017) and Difficult People (2015–2017).
Born in Bayonne, New Jersey, Urbaniak carries Polish descent. He was only 20 when he made his first media appearance in 1983 during Late Night with David Letterman. His career took off when he delivered a remarkable performance in Richard Foreman's The Universe, which earned him an Obie. He has consistently received accolades for his acting performances, with a Drama Desk Award nomination for his role in Thom Pain (based on nothing). Notably, he was also part of the iconic 'Whassup?' television commercials for Budweiser. His recent works include roles in critically-acclaimed series and films like Difficult People, Wonderstruck, Supergirl, Criminal Minds, Where'd You Go, Bernadette, For All Mankind, and The Morning Show among others.
Who James Urbaniak Makes Movies With
The actors and directors James Urbaniak shares the most films with. Hal Hartley comes first, with 4 films together, followed by Paul Scheer (2).
James Urbaniak: Questions & Answers
How many movies James Urbaniak has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has James Urbaniak been in?
James Urbaniak is credited on 34 films, from 1994 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 Urbaniak's highest-grossing movie?
Where'd You Go, Bernadette (2019) is James Urbaniak's biggest box office hit, with $11M worldwide, ahead of The Country Club (2023) ($7.5M). Across every film with box office figures, James Urbaniak's movies have made $24.6M.
James Urbaniak's biggest hits What is the best James Urbaniak movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, James Urbaniak's best-rated film is The Country Club (2023) with a score of 78, followed by The Venture Bros.: Radiant Is the Blood of the Baboon Heart (2023) (77).
Best James Urbaniak movies, ranked How old is James Urbaniak?
James Urbaniak is 63 years old, born on September 17, 1963 in Bayonne, New Jersey, U.S..
What is James Urbaniak's newest movie?
The most recent film on James Urbaniak's filmography is Puddysticks (2024), in the role of Eustance the Boss.
Who does James Urbaniak work with most often?
James Urbaniak shares the most films with Hal Hartley (4 films), Paul Scheer (2 films) and Karen Allen (2 films).
The Best James Urbaniak Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 34 credits.
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