Walter James
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- June 1, 1882 in Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA
- Died
- June 27, 1946
- Active Years
- 1920–1990 (71 Years)
- Total Credits
- 43 credits in database
Biography
Walter James was an American stage and screen actor who worked as a character actor. Born on June 3, 1882, in Chattanooga, Tennessee, he appeared in more than 50 films between 1915 and 1942. His filmography includes roles in The Monster, released in 1925, Battling Butler in 1926, and Street Scene in 1931. He was married to Ida James, who lived from approximately 1880 to 1930. Walter James died on June 27, 1946, in Gardena, California, due to a heart attack. His career spanned several decades of early cinema, and he is recognized for his contributions as a performer in both film and theatrical productions.
Career overview
Walter James was an American stage and screen actor who worked as a character actor throughout his career. Born in Chattanooga, Tennessee, on June 3, 1882, he established a filmography that spanned several decades. Between 1915 and 1942, he appeared in more than 50 films. His screen credits include roles in productions such as The Monster, released in 1925, Battling Butler, released in 1926, and Street Scene, released in 1931.
James died on June 27, 1946, in Gardena, California. Reports indicate that his death was the result of a heart attack. During his lifetime, he was married to Ida James. His professional legacy is documented through his extensive work in the motion picture industry during the early to mid-20th century.
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Full Filmography
43 titles- Jeeves and Wooster (1990) as Percy Gorringe
- Good Luck, Mr. Yates (1943) as Leading Citizen
- The Panther's Claw (1942) as Police Captain Tom Henry
- Citizen Kane (1941) as Ward Heeler (uncredited)
- The Kid's Last Ride (1941) as Bartender
- Legion of the Lawless (1940) as Vigilante at Meeting (uncredited)
- Invisible Stripes (1939) as Worker (uncredited)
- Eternally Yours (1939) as Police Official (uncredited)
- Professor Beware (1938) as Man with New Hat
- Mountain Justice (1937) as Juror
- Modern Times (1936) as Assembly Line Foreman (uncredited)
- Custer's Last Stand (1936) as Judge Hooker
- Custer's Last Stand (1936) as Judge Hooker
- California Mail (1936) as Man Who Bets $1000 (uncredited)
- White Fang (1936) as Posse Member
- Arizona Bad Man (1935) as Jack - Bartender
- Ann Vickers (1933) as Guard (uncredited)
- Police Court (1932) as Cappy Hearn
- The Public Defender (1931) as Police Captain Anderson
- Street Scene (1931) as Police Marshal James Henry
- Shadow of the Law (1930) as Captain of the Guards
- Hell's Heroes (1929) as Sheriff
- Me, Gangster (1928) as Police Capt. Dodd
- The Big Killing (1928) as Sheriff
- The Wright Idea (1928) as Captain Sandy
- The Kid Brother (1927) as Jim Hickory
- The Patent Leather Kid (1927) as Officer Riley
- Rich Men's Sons (1927) as Clerk (uncredited)
- The Blood Ship (1927) as Capt. Angus Swope
- The Irresistible Lover (1927) as Mr. Kennedy
- Battling Butler (1926) as The Mountain Girl's Father
- Glenister of the Mounted (1926) as Thorald
- Charley My Boy! (1926) as President T.J.
- Charley My Boy! (1926) as Old Charley aka Charleyhorse
- The Seventh Bandit (1926) as Ben Goring
- The Monster (1925) as Caliban
- The Everlasting Whisper (1925) as Aswin Brody
- Little Annie Rooney (1925) as Officer Timothy Rooney
- Two Shall Be Born (1924) as Hund
- Fair Lady (1922) as Gian Norcone
- Secrets of Paris (1922) as The Strangler
- Dead Men Tell No Tales (1920) as José
- The Idol Dancer (1920) as Chief Wando
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Walter James best known for?
Walter James is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Jeeves and Wooster (1990), Citizen Kane (1941), The Kid's Last Ride (1941), Eternally Yours (1939).
When and where was Walter James born?
Walter James was born on June 1, 1882 in Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA. They passed away on June 27, 1946.
How many credits does Walter James have?
Walter James has accumulated over 43 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1920 to 1990.
What is Walter James's background in cinema and television?
Walter James was an American stage and screen actor who worked as a character actor. Born on June 3, 1882, in Chattanooga, Tennessee, he appeared in more than 50 films between 1915 and 1942. His filmography includes roles in The Monster, released in 1925, Battling Butler in 1926, and Street Scene in 1931. He was marrie...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Modern Times (1936) as Assembly Line Foreman (uncredited) — aged about 54
- Jeeves and Wooster (1990) as Percy Gorringe — aged about 108
- Citizen Kane (1941) as Ward Heeler (uncredited) — aged about 59
- The Kid Brother (1927) as Jim Hickory — aged about 45
- Shadow of the Law (1930) as Captain of the Guards — aged about 48
- Battling Butler (1926) as The Mountain Girl's Father — aged about 44
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