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James Durkin

Known For
Acting
Born
May 21, 1876 in Quebec, Canada
Died
March 12, 1934
Active Years
1930–1934 (5 Years)
Total Credits
33 credits in database
Acting Born May 21, 1876 Died Mar 12, 1934 Quebec, Canada 33 credits
33
Total Credits
1930–1934
5 Years Career Span
3
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

James Durkin works in acting. Born May 21, 1876 in Quebec, Canada. Died March 12, 1934. Archytele tracks 33 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.

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Known for

Film

Scarface

as Newspaper Man (uncredited)

The Dream of Red Mansions

2010
Film

Shadow of the Law

as Prison Warden

Frequent co-stars

William Powell 1 shared title
Marion Shilling 1 shared title
Natalie Moorhead 1 shared title
Regis Toomey 1 shared title
Paul Hurst 1 shared title
George Irving 1 shared title
Frederick Burt 1 shared title
Richard Tucker 1 shared title
Walter James 1 shared title
Sammy Blum 1 shared title

Career timeline

Heat LightningThis Side of HeavenUncertain LadyThe Vanishing ShadowUpperworld
The Devil's MatePerils of PaulineSecret of the Blue RoomThe Big Cage
ScarfaceSouth of the Rio GrandeWild GirlIf I Had a MillionShopworn
Nice WomenThe Vice SquadAn American TragedyGun SmokeThe Conquering Horde
Shadow of the Law
Who Killed Simon Baird · DirectorThe Red Widow · Director
The Mummy and the Humming-Bird · DirectorThe Incorrigible Dukane · DirectorThe Celebrated Scandal · DirectorThe Running Fight · Director
The ChasmThe Chasm · Director
Peggy's Invitation · Director

Full Filmography

33 titles
  • Heat Lightning (1934) as The Sheriff
  • This Side of Heaven (1934) as Raymond - Company Man (uncredited)
  • Uncertain Lady (1934) as Mr. Weston
  • The Vanishing Shadow (1934) as Prof. Carl Van Dorn
  • Upperworld (1934) as Detective (uncredited)
  • The Devil's Mate (1933) as Warden
  • Perils of Pauline (1933) as Prof. Hargrave
  • Secret of the Blue Room (1933) as Kruger, Commissioner's Assistant
  • Advertisement
  • The Big Cage (1933) as Silas Warner
  • Scarface (1932) as Newspaper Man (uncredited)
  • South of the Rio Grande (1932) as Señor Ruiz
  • Wild Girl (1932) as Madison Clay (uncredited)
  • If I Had a Million (1932) as Glidden Associate (uncredited)
  • Shopworn (1932) as District Attorney
  • Nice Women (1931) as Mr. Girard
  • The Vice Squad (1931) as Second Magistrate
  • An American Tragedy (1931)
  • Gun Smoke (1931) as J.K. Horton
  • The Conquering Horde (1931) as Amos Corley
  • Flying High (1931) as Mr. Rankin - Detective (uncredited)
  • Alexander Hamilton (1931) as Second Ex-Soldier
  • The Secret Witness (1931) as Detective
  • House of Mystery (1931) as John Craig
  • Shadow of the Law (1930) as Prison Warden
  • Who Killed Simon Baird (1916) Director
  • The Red Widow (1916) Director
  • The Mummy and the Humming-Bird (1915) Director
  • The Incorrigible Dukane (1915) Director
  • The Celebrated Scandal (1915) Director
  • The Running Fight (1915) Director
  • The Chasm (1914) as The Burglar
  • The Chasm (1914) Director
  • Peggy's Invitation (1913) Director

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is James Durkin best known for?

James Durkin is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Scarface (1932), The Dream of Red Mansions (2010), Shadow of the Law (1930).

When and where was James Durkin born?

James Durkin was born on May 21, 1876 in Quebec, Canada. They passed away on March 12, 1934.

How many credits does James Durkin have?

James Durkin has accumulated over 33 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1930 to 1934.

What is James Durkin's background in cinema and television?

James Durkin (May 21, 1876 – March 12, 1934) was a Canadian-American actor of the stage and screen and director.

James Durkin by the numbers

33credits
33films
0TV series
1913–1934active years

Age in their best-rated roles

Full filmography (33) Born on May 21 In memoriam 1934

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