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Jim Cummings

Acting Born Oct 31, 1986 New Orleans, Louisiana, USA 120 credits
120
Total Credits
2026
15 Years Career Span
21
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Jim Cummings is a Los Angeles-based producer, writer, director, and actor. He was born on October 31, 1986, in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States. He began his film career working on multiple short films, which included the 2016 short film Thunder Road that won the Grand Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival. He later adapted the short into a feature film of the same name, which won the Grand Jury Prize at the SXSW Film Festival in 2018. His subsequent feature, The Wolf of Snow Hollow, was released in 2020. He also co-directed a feature film titled The Beta Test with longtime collaborator PJ McCabe, which was released in 2021 and screened at the Berlin International Film Festival and the Tribeca Film Festival.

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Career

Career overview

Jim Cummings is a Los Angeles-based producer, writer, director, and actor. Born on October 31, 1986, in New Orleans, Louisiana, he began his film career working on multiple short films. Among his early works is the 2016 short film Thunder Road, which won the Grand Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival. He subsequently adapted the short film into a feature film of the same name, which went on to win the Grand Jury Prize at the SXSW Film Festival in 2018.

Following the success of his feature directorial debut, Cummings released his next feature, The Wolf of Snow Hollow, in 2020 to critical acclaim. In 2021, he co-directed the feature film The Beta Test alongside his longtime collaborator PJ McCabe. The film screened at various festivals, including the Berlin International Film Festival and the Tribeca Film Festival.

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Known for

Film

The Yeti

as Booker
Film

The Yeti

2026
Film

HELP

as Austin's Armory
Film

Redux Redux

as Jonathan
Film

The Last Stop in Yuma County

as The Knife Salesman
Film

The Last Stop in Yuma County

2024
Film

Halloween Kills

as Pete McCabe

DAVE

as Nice Guy
Film

The Wolf of Snow Hollow

as John Marshall
Film

The Wolf of Snow Hollow

2020
Film

The Wolf of Snow Hollow

2020

The Righteous Gemstones

as Captain Cane

Frequent co-stars

PJ McCabe 2 shared titles
Marshall Allman 2 shared titles
Michaela McManus 1 shared title
Stella Marcus 1 shared title
Jeremy Holm 1 shared title
Taylor Misiak 1 shared title
Dendrie Taylor 1 shared title
Derick Alexander 1 shared title
Raphael Chestang 1 shared title
Debra Christofferson 1 shared title

Career timeline

The YetiThe Yeti · Executive ProducerHELPThe ScreenerThe Screener · Director
Redux ReduxCorey Feldman vs. the World · Executive ProducerIsle Child · Executive ProducerDISCDISC · Executive Producer
The Last Stop in Yuma CountyThe Last Stop in Yuma County · Executive ProducerCalladita · Executive ProducerBehold The Claw · ThanksThe Last Brunch · Director
15 CamerasFollowers
In a Silent Way · Executive Producer
Halloween KillsThe Block Island SoundThe Beta TestThe Beta Test · EditorThe Beta Test · Writer
DAVEThe Wolf of Snow HollowThe Wolf of Snow Hollow · DirectorThe Wolf of Snow Hollow · WriterDeauville et le rêve américain
The Righteous GemstonesGreener GrassGolf! · EditorGolf! · Producer
BarrySearching · ThanksThunder RoadThunder Road · Visual EffectsThunder Road · Writer
The Handmaid's TaleThe Show About the ShowUs FunnyUs Funny · DirectorMarty Hearts Katie · Director
13 Cameras13 Cameras · ProducerKrisha · Associate ProducerThunder RoadThunder Road · Writer
The Show About the Show$aving Dat Money · ProducerBike Against The Wind · Additional PhotographyThe Chucko · WriterThe Chucko · Director
Confusion Through Sand · Producer
The Flamingo · DirectorThe Flamingo · ProducerThe Flamingo · Sound EditorThe Flamingo · WriterThe Flamingo · Editor

Full Filmography

120 titles
  • The Yeti (2026) as Booker
  • The Yeti (2026) Executive Producer
  • HELP (2026) as Austin's Armory
  • The Screener (2026) as Tony Avalutto
  • The Screener (2026) Director
  • The Screener (2026) Editor
  • The Screener (2026) Creator
  • Sauna Sickness (2026) Executive Producer
  • Stay for the Q&A (2026) as Alex DeLarge (Moderator)
  • Sell Your House (2026) as Self
  • Redux Redux (2025) as Jonathan
  • Corey Feldman vs. the World (2025) Executive Producer
  • Isle Child (2025) Executive Producer
  • DISC (2025) as Carey
  • DISC (2025) Executive Producer
  • Disfluency (2025) Executive Producer
  • Snake Oil Song (2025) Executive Producer
  • The Last Stop in Yuma County (2024) as The Knife Salesman
  • The Last Stop in Yuma County (2024) Executive Producer
  • Calladita (2024) Executive Producer
  • Behold The Claw (2024) Thanks
  • The Last Brunch (2024) Director
  • The Last Brunch (2024) Writer
  • The Last Brunch (2024) Visual Effects
  • The Last Brunch (2024) Editor
  • Pretty Sad (2024) as Mr.
  • Pretty Sad (2024) Editor
  • Pretty Sad (2024) Sound
  • Pretty Sad (2024) Director
  • Pretty Sad (2024) Colorist
  • Is Now a Good Time? (2024) as Kyle Dimartin
  • Is Now a Good Time? (2024) Editor
  • Is Now a Good Time? (2024) Director
  • Is Now a Good Time? (2024) Writer
  • 15 Cameras (2023) as Paul
  • Followers (2023) as Christopher
  • In a Silent Way (2022) Executive Producer
  • Halloween Kills (2021) as Pete McCabe
  • The Block Island Sound (2021) as Dale
  • The Beta Test (2021) as Jordan Hines
  • The Beta Test (2021) Editor
  • The Beta Test (2021) Writer
  • The Beta Test (2021) Director
  • The Surrogate (2021) Executive Producer
  • Beast Beast (2021) as Police Officer
  • Beast Beast (2021) Producer
  • Stop Scrolling and Dust Off Your Horse... The Great Great Grandson of Sartana is Here! (2021) as Diablo Garko
  • Stop Scrolling and Dust Off Your Horse... The Great Great Grandson of Sartana is Here! (2021) Director
  • Stop Scrolling and Dust Off Your Horse... The Great Great Grandson of Sartana is Here! (2021) Editor
  • Stop Scrolling and Dust Off Your Horse... The Great Great Grandson of Sartana is Here! (2021) Writer
  • DAVE (2020) as Nice Guy
  • The Wolf of Snow Hollow (2020) as John Marshall
  • The Wolf of Snow Hollow (2020) Director
  • The Wolf of Snow Hollow (2020) Writer
  • Deauville et le rêve américain (2020) as Self
  • The Righteous Gemstones (2019) as Captain Cane
  • Greener Grass (2019) as Rob
  • Golf! (2019) Editor
  • Golf! (2019) Producer
  • Barry (2018) as Movie Barry Berkman
  • Searching (2018) Thanks
  • Thunder Road (2018) as Officer Jim Arnaud
  • Thunder Road (2018) Visual Effects
  • Thunder Road (2018) Writer
  • Thunder Road (2018) Director
  • Thunder Road (2018) Editor
  • Thunder Road (2018) Music
  • Krista (2018) Executive Producer
  • Parent Teacher (2018) Director
  • Parent Teacher (2018) Writer
  • The Handmaid's Tale (2017) as Burke
  • The Show About the Show (2017) as YouTube Commenter
  • Us Funny (2017) as Jim
  • Us Funny (2017) Director
  • Marty Hearts Katie (2017) Director
  • The Robbery (2017) Director
  • The Robbery (2017) Writer
  • Minutes (2017) as Police Officer
  • Minutes (2017) Director
  • Minutes (2017) Writer
  • Native Stand Up (2017) Writer
  • Native Stand Up (2017) Director
  • It’s All Right, It’s Ok (2017) Director
  • It’s All Right, It’s Ok (2017) Writer
  • Still Life (2017) as Jim (segment "The Mountains of Mourne")
  • Still Life (2017) Writer
  • Still Life (2017) Director
  • Frolic 'N Mae (2017) Thanks
  • Hydrangea (2017) Writer
  • Hydrangea (2017) Director
  • The Mountains of Mourne (2017) as Jim
  • The Mountains of Mourne (2017) Writer
  • The Mountains of Mourne (2017) Director
  • Cory Comes to Christmas (2017) Writer
  • Cory Comes to Christmas (2017) Director
  • 13 Cameras (2016) as Paul
  • 13 Cameras (2016) Producer
  • Krisha (2016) Associate Producer
  • Thunder Road (2016) as James Arnaud
  • Thunder Road (2016) Writer
  • Thunder Road (2016) Director
  • Thunder Road (2016) Music
  • The Stop (2016) as Officer
  • The Stop (2016) Writer
  • The Show About the Show (2015)
  • $aving Dat Money (2015) Producer
  • Bike Against The Wind (2015) Additional Photography
  • The Chucko (2015) Writer
  • The Chucko (2015) Director
  • Confusion Through Sand (2014) Producer
  • The Flamingo (2012) Director
  • The Flamingo (2012) Producer
  • The Flamingo (2012) Sound Editor
  • The Flamingo (2012) Writer
  • The Flamingo (2012) Editor
  • A Fresh Hell
  • The Big Game
  • The Big Game Executive Producer
  • Public Freakout Editor
  • Flavor of the Month as Agent John

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Jim Cummings best known for?

Jim Cummings is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Yeti (2026), The Yeti (2026), HELP (2026), Redux Redux (2025).

When and where was Jim Cummings born?

Jim Cummings was born on October 31, 1986 in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA.

How many credits does Jim Cummings have?

Jim Cummings has accumulated over 120 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2012 to 2026.

What is Jim Cummings's background in cinema and television?

Jim Cummings is a Los Angeles-based producer, writer, director, and actor. He was born on October 31, 1986, in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States. He began his film career working on multiple short films, which included the 2016 short film Thunder Road that won the Grand Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival. He ...