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James Randi

Acting Born Aug 7, 1928 Toronto, Ontario, Canada 18 credits
18
Total Credits
1962–2026
65 Years Career Span
4
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

James Randi works in acting. Born August 7, 1928 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Archytele tracks 18 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.

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Known for

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

as Self

Happy Days

1974
Film

High Fidelity

2000

Messiah

as James Randi

Frequent co-stars

Teller 1 shared title
Penn Jillette 1 shared title
Michael Goudeau 1 shared title
Gabrielle Dennis 1 shared title
Ron Jeremy 1 shared title
Joe Francis 1 shared title
Frank Luntz 1 shared title
Larry Elder 1 shared title
Mancow Muller 1 shared title
Ted Nugent 1 shared title

Career timeline

The Mother of all Science Scandals
Messiah
Going to Hell
Gambler's Ballad: The Legend of Johnny Thompson
An Honest Liar
The Unbelievers
The Reality of Me
Penn & Teller: Bull!
Beyond Desire
James Randi: Psychic Investigator
Penn & Teller Get KilledExploring Psychic Powers Live
Penn & Teller's Invisible Thread
Magic or Miracle
Happy DaysGood to See You Again, Alice Cooper
The Truth About Houdini
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

Full Filmography

18 titles
  • The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self
  • Happy Days (1974)
  • Penn & Teller: Bull! (2003)
  • Messiah (2020) as James Randi
  • The Unbelievers (2013) as Self
  • An Honest Liar (2014) as Self
  • Penn & Teller Get Killed (1989) as Rope Holder #3
  • Going to Hell (2019) as Self
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  • Penn & Teller's Invisible Thread (1987) as Dr. Zwicki
  • The Reality of Me (2012) as Self
  • Gambler's Ballad: The Legend of Johnny Thompson (2018) as Self
  • The Truth About Houdini (1971)
  • James Randi: Psychic Investigator (1991) as Himself
  • Exploring Psychic Powers Live (1989)
  • Good to See You Again, Alice Cooper (1974) as Dentist / Executioner
  • Magic or Miracle (1983)
  • Beyond Desire (1994)
  • The Mother of all Science Scandals (2026) as Self (Archive Footage)

Frequently Asked Questions

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

James Randi is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962), Happy Days (1974), High Fidelity (2000), Messiah (2020).

When and where was James Randi born?

James Randi was born on August 7, 1928 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

How many credits does James Randi have?

James Randi has accumulated over 18 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1962 to 2026.

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

James Randi was a Canadian-American stage magician and scientific skeptic who extensively challenged paranormal and pseudoscientific claims. He was the co-founder of the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry, and founder of the James Randi Educational Foundation.

James Randi by the numbers

18credits
13films
5TV series
1962–2026active years

Age in their best-rated roles

Full filmography (18) Born on August 7

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