Jim O'Rear
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- September 28, 1970 in Cordova, Alabama, USA
- Age
- 56
- Active Years
- 1985–2025 (41 Years)
- Total Credits
- 92 credits in database
Biography
Jim O'Rear is an American actor, screenwriter, director, producer, and stuntman who was born on September 28, 1970, in Cordova, Alabama. Primarily known for his work in the horror and science fiction film genres, O'Rear has a career spanning over twenty-five to thirty years in the entertainment industry. He began his professional career on tour working on stage with magicians such as David Copperfield and Harry Blackstone, Jr., touring as the youngest professional magician before transitioning into film and television. He also trained as an actor at The American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York. According to database records, he has accumulated fifty-five known acting credits.
Career overview
Jim O'Rear is an American actor, screenwriter, and director born on September 28, 1970, in Cordova, Alabama. He is primarily known for his work within the horror and science fiction film genres. Over a career spanning more than twenty-five to thirty years, O'Rear has worked in the entertainment industry in various capacities, including as an actor, stuntman, screenwriter, producer, and director.
O'Rear began his professional career working on stage with magicians such as David Copperfield and Harry Blackstone, Jr., and also toured as The Youngest Professional Magician. Following his early magic work, he trained as an actor at The American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York before transitioning into the world of film and television. His professional background encompasses fifty-five known credits listed on the Movie Database, reflecting his extensive involvement in the industry across multiple roles.
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Full Filmography
92 titles- Lookout Weekend: Cruel Summer IV (2025) as Jim
- Cruel Summer III: Pray for Fall (2024) as Heather's Dad
- The Wampus Cat (2024) as Malcolm Novak
- Blood Moon (2023) as Aide
- Tales From the Graveyard (2023) as Malcolm
- Sequel: Cruel Summer - Part II (2022) as Heather's Dad
- American Resurrection (2022) as Dr. Neilson
- Death Breed (2021)
- Fangs (2021)
- Cruel Summer (2021) as Heather's Dad
- Cruel Summer (2021) Producer
- Hell's Bells (2020) as Arthur
- Hell's Bells (2020) Producer
- Hell's Bells (2020) Music
- Hell's Bells (2020) Director
- Hell's Bells (2020) Writer
- Legend of Demoniac (2018) as Dr. Rowland Michaels
- Graveyard Stories (2017) as The Storyteller
- Sweet Tooth (2017) as Creature, Doctor in Lobby
- Sweet Tooth (2017) Associate Producer
- I Dared You! Truth or Dare Part 5 (2017) as Dr. Desmond Hall
- I Dared You! Truth or Dare Part 5 (2017) Editor
- Monsters Among Men (2017) as Dane Blackburn
- Nightblade (2016)
- Nightblade (2016) Director
- Nessie & Me (2016) as Boris
- Nessie & Me (2016) as Scientist 1
- Volumes of Blood: Horror Stories (2016) as Mr. Craven
- Don't Look in the Basement 2 (2015) as Billy
- The Hospital 2 (2015) as Alan
- The Hospital 2 (2015) Director
- The Hospital 2 (2015) Writer
- Thong Girl Vs Xolta from Outer Space (2014) as Vish’ss
- Camp Massacre (2014) as Warren W. Gilley
- Camp Massacre (2014) Director
- Camp Massacre (2014) Editor
- Camp Massacre (2014) Original Music Composer
- Post Mortem, America 2021 (2013) as Severin
- The Hospital (2013) as Alan
- The Hospital (2013) Writer
- The Boogeyman (2012) as Lester Billings
- Underground Entertainment: The Movie (2011) as Jumpin' Jim
- Underground Entertainment: The Movie (2011) Director
- Underground Entertainment: The Movie (2011) Screenplay
- Underground Entertainment: The Movie (2011) Producer
- Underground Entertainment: The Movie (2011) Director of Photography
- Ghosts of Tennessee (2011) as Jim
- Ghosts of Tennessee (2011) Director
- Beverly Lane (2010) as Adam Cadabra
- The Dead Matter (2010) as Vampire Junkie Ernie
- Thong Girl 4: The Body Electric (2010) as Melvin
- Mountain Mafia (2010) as Rendle
- Monster Cruise (2010) as Boris
- Old Habits Die Hard (2009) as Rendle
- It Came from Trafalgar (2009) as Harvey Lee
- Hell House (2009) as Faux Ringmaster
- Dog (2009) as Mort the Coroner
- Scream Farm (2008) as Sadler
- Scream Farm (2008) Director
- Scream Farm (2008) Editor
- Scream Farm (2008) Writer
- Scream Farm (2008) Producer
- Hell-ephone (2008) as Detective John Darby
- Chainsaw Cheerleaders (2008) as Masked Man
- Shudder (2007) as Boone
- Thong Girl 3: Revenge of the Dark Widow (2007) as Georgie
- Thong Girl 3: Revenge of the Dark Widow (2007) Stunts
- The Deepening (2006) as Jim
- The Deepening (2006) Writer
- The Deepening (2006) Director
- The Deepening (2006) Producer
- Dorm of the Dead (2006) as Adam
- Aconite (2005) as Larry Chaney
- Aconite (2005) Screenplay
- Aconite (2005) Producer
- Aconite (2005) Makeup Artist
- Vampyre Tales (2005) as Phlegm
- Vampyre Tales (2005) Writer
- Vampyre Tales (2005) Producer
- Red Lips: Eat the Living (2005) as Randy
- Miss Maniac (2003) as Charles
- Hayride Slaughter II (2003) as Clifford James
- Hayride Slaughter II (2003) Writer
- Hayride Slaughter II (2003) Assistant Director
- Hayride Slaughter II (2003) Stunt Coordinator
- Hayride Slaughter (2001) as Clifford James
- Hayride Slaughter (2001) Writer
- The Vampyre Wars (1996) as Vampire Monk
- Portrait in Red (1995) Stunts
- Cyborg (1989) Stunts
- Summer Rental (1985) Stunts
- Race with the Devil as Bez Sullivan
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Jim O'Rear best known for?
Jim O'Rear is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Lookout Weekend: Cruel Summer IV (2025), Cruel Summer III: Pray for Fall (2024), Sequel: Cruel Summer - Part II (2022), Cruel Summer (2021).
When and where was Jim O'Rear born?
Jim O'Rear was born on September 28, 1970 in Cordova, Alabama, USA.
How many credits does Jim O'Rear have?
Jim O'Rear has 92 film and television credits listed on archytele, with work dated between 1985 and 2025.
What is Jim O'Rear's background in cinema and television?
Jim O'Rear is an American actor, screenwriter, director, producer, and stuntman who was born on September 28, 1970, in Cordova, Alabama. Primarily known for his work in the horror and science fiction film genres, O'Rear has a career spanning over twenty-five to thirty years in the entertainment industry. He began his p...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Cruel Summer III: Pray for Fall (2024) as Heather's Dad — aged about 53
- The Dead Matter (2010) as Vampire Junkie Ernie — aged about 39
- Sequel: Cruel Summer - Part II (2022) as Heather's Dad — aged about 51
- Cruel Summer (2021) as Heather's Dad — aged about 50
- Lookout Weekend: Cruel Summer IV (2025) as Jim — aged about 54
- Nightblade (2016) — aged about 45
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