James Neill
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- September 29, 1860 in Savannah, Georgia, USA
- Died
- March 16, 1931
- Active Years
- 1920–1930 (11 Years)
- Total Credits
- 92 credits in database
Biography
James Neill was an American stage and film actor of the silent era. Born on September 29, 1860, in Savannah, Georgia, he worked as both an actor and a director. His career spanned from 1913 to 1930, during which he appeared in over 110 films, with credits including roles in Cameo Kirby in 1914, The Cheat in 1915, and Joan the Woman in 1916. Throughout his life and career, he was married to Edythe Chapman, who was also his frequent costar on both stage and screen. James Neill passed away on March 16, 1931, in Glendale, California, at the age of seventy.
Career overview
James Neill was an American stage actor and film actor of the silent era. He was born on September 29, 1860, in Savannah, Georgia, and passed away on March 16, 1931, in Glendale, California. Throughout his career, he worked as both an actor and a director.
As a film actor, Neill appeared in a large body of work, with sources citing a range between 91 known credits, 113 films, and more than 110 films spanning the years between 1913 and 1930. Among his recognized film projects are Cameo Kirby in 1914, The Cheat in 1915, and Joan the Woman in 1916.
In addition to his professional achievements on screen, Neill was married to Edythe Chapman. She was his wife and also served as a frequent costar for him on both the stage and the screen.
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Full Filmography
92 titles- Only the Brave (1930) as Vance Calhoun
- Shooting Straight (1930) as Reverend Powell
- The Idle Rich (1929) as Mr. Phil Thayer
- Love Hungry (1928) as Pa Robinson
- The Border Patrol (1928) as Lefty Waterman
- The King of Kings (1927) as James - Brother of John
- A Desperate Moment (1926) as Peter Dean
- Any Woman (1925) as William Linden
- Thank You (1925) as Doctor Cobb
- New Brooms (1925)
- A Man's Mate (1924) as Veraign
- The Ten Commandments (1923) as Aaron - Brother of Moses: Prologue
- The World's Applause (1923) as Valet to Elliott
- The Thrill Chaser (1923) as Sheik Ussan
- Nobody's Money (1923) as Miller
- Her Husband’s Trademark (1922) as Henry Strom
- Dusk to Dawn (1922) as John Latham
- Manslaughter (1922) as Butler
- Saturday Night (1922) as Tompkins - the Butler
- Our Leading Citizen (1922) as Honorable Cyrus Blagdon
- The Heart Specialist (1922) as Fernald
- A Voice in the Dark (1921) as Edward Small
- Dangerous Curve Ahead (1921) as Mr. Mabee
- A Double-Dyed Deceiver (1920) as Senor Urique
- The Paliser Case (1920) as Cara
- The Little Shepherd of Kingdom Come (1920) as Major Buford
- Don't Change Your Husband (1919) as Butler
- Her Kingdom of Dreams (1919) as Purdon
- A Daughter of the Wolf (1919) as Judge Burroughs
- Peg o' My Heart (1919) as Frank O'Connell
- Men, Women, and Money (1919) as Parker Middleton
- Everywoman (1919) as Nobody
- The Secret Garden (1919) as Ben Weatherstaff
- Romance and Arabella (1919) as Dr. Henry
- Fires of Faith (1919) as Booth's Secretary
- The Whispering Chorus (1918) as Channing
- We Can't Have Everything (1918) as Detective
- Sandy (1918) as Judge Hollis
- Jules of the Strong Heart (1918) as Sommerville
- Less Than Kin (1918) as Dr. Nunez
- The Widow's Might (1918) as Red
- Say! Young Fellow (1918) as A Kindly Bachelor
- The Way of a Man with a Maid (1918) as Elsa's Father
- Women's Weapons (1918) as Peter Gregory
- Too Many Millions (1918) as Mr. Lane
- A Petticoat Pilot (1918) as Zoeth Hamilton
- Those Without Sin (1917) as Doctor Wallace
- What Money Can't Buy (1917) as The cardinal
- Betty to the Rescue (1917) as Henry Sherwin
- The Ghost House (1917) as Jeremy Foster
- Forbidden Paths (1917) as James Thornton
- The Prison Without Walls (1917) as John Havens
- The Devil Stone (1917) as Simpson
- A School for Husbands (1917) as Auto Salesman
- The Girl at Home (1917) as Squire Padgate
- The Bottle Imp (1917) as A Priest
- The Trouble Buster (1917) as Franz Libelt
- The Little American (1917) as Senator John Moore
- On the Level (1917) as Warner, Mae's Father
- The Black Wolf (1917) as Count Ramirez
- The Ragamuffin (1916) as A Broker
- The Lash (1916) as John Du Val
- Joan the Woman (1916) as Laxart
- Oliver Twist (1916) as Mr. Brownlow
- The House with the Golden Windows (1916) as James Peabody
- For the Defense (1916) as Mr. Webster
- To Have and to Hold (1916) as George Yeardley
- The Dream Girl (1916) as Benjamin Merton
- The Thousand-Dollar Husband (1916) as Stephen Gordon
- Tennessee's Pardner (1916) as The Padre
- Maria Rosa (1916) as The Priest
- A Gutter Magdalene (1916) as Goodwin
- The Warrens of Virginia (1915) as General Warren
- The Woman (1915) as The Honorable Mark Robertson
- The Cheat (1915) as Jones
- The Clue (1915) Director
- Mr. Grex of Monte Carlo (1915) as Herr Selingman
- The Case of Becky (1915) as Dr. Emerson
- The Goose Girl (1915) as Count Von Herbeck
- The Rose of the Rancho (1914) as Padre Antonio
- Ready Money (1914) as Jackson Ives
- Where the Trail Divides (1914) as Sam Rowland
- Where the Trail Divides (1914) Director
- Richelieu (1914) as The King
- Discord and Harmony (1914) as The Symphony Conductor
- Whoso Diggeth a Pit (1914) as The Sweetheart's Father
- Cameo Kirby (1914) as John Randall
- The Circus Man (1914) as Richard Jenison
- The Cracksman's Reformation (1913) as The Rich Man
- Cross Purposes (1913) as Father
- The Heart of a Cracksman (1913) as Carlton
- The Lonely Road as Uncle Billy Austin
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What movies or TV shows is James Neill best known for?
James Neill is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Return to Las Sabinas (2024), The King of Kings (1927), Disney Club (1993), The Whispering Chorus (1918).
When and where was James Neill born?
James Neill was born on September 29, 1860 in Savannah, Georgia, USA. They passed away on March 16, 1931.
How many credits does James Neill have?
James Neill has accumulated over 92 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1920 to 1930.
What is James Neill's background in cinema and television?
James Neill was an American stage and film actor of the silent era. Born on September 29, 1860, in Savannah, Georgia, he worked as both an actor and a director. His career spanned from 1913 to 1930, during which he appeared in over 110 films, with credits including roles in Cameo Kirby in 1914, The Cheat in 1915, and J...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The King of Kings (1927) as James - Brother of John — aged about 66
- The Whispering Chorus (1918) as Channing — aged about 57
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