Grant James
Known for
In a business that burns through people quickly, Grant James is a long-distance runner who has rarely been away from the screen for long. If one title has to stand in for the rest, it is 'The Fifth Element'. 'Dumb and Dumber To' counts among the more visible credits. He started at 54. Drama has been the most frequent territory. Roughly 39 titles carry his name.
Grant James
36 Movies
3 Series
In a business that burns through people quickly, Grant James is a long-distance runner who has rarely been away from the screen for long. If one title has to stand in for the rest, it is 'The Fifth Element'. 'Dumb and Dumber To' counts among the more visible credits. He started at 54. Drama has been the most frequent territory. Roughly 39 titles carry his name.
Movies
Plays Scientist
The Fifth Element
1997
Plays Dr. Goodfellow
Tombstone
1993
Plays Mr. Stainer
Dumb and Dumber To
2014
Plays Mr. Gordy
The Haunting in Connecticut 2: Ghosts of Georgia
2013
Plays Mr. Rowlands
Seventy-8
2004
Plays Arlo
The Vast of Night
2019
Plays Anthony Graham
The Tale
2018
Plays Rudy
Pawn Shop Chronicles
2013
Plays Killer Thug
UHF
1989
Plays Henryk Zimmerman
What if...
2010
Plays Mr. Estes
Bernie
2012
Plays Aaron Wakefield
Beyond a Reasonable Doubt
2009
Plays Reporter 2
Infamous
2006
Plays Mr. Baird
The Wendell Baker Story
2005
Plays Gramps
Arachnoquake
2012
Plays Gangland Doctor
The Newton Boys
1998
Plays Verlyn Harper
Walking Tall: The Payback
2007
Plays Uncle Pete
Pulse 2: Afterlife
2008
Plays U. J.
Boggy Creek
2010
Plays Emeritus
Bells of Innocence
2003
Plays John Leddy
The Idealist
2015
Plays Grandpa
Fat Girls
2006
Plays Senator Roberts
Mutant Species
1995
Plays Elderly Ghost
The Shadow People
2017
Plays Rostock
Hostile Environment
1999
Writer
House of the Generals
2000
Plays Grandpa Harlan Baker
Adventures of Bailey: Christmas Hero
2012
Plays Dr. Carroll
Birdie and Bogey
2004
Plays Dr. Cap
Final Exit
1995
Plays Old Crusty Drunk
The Gunslingers
2009
Latest Trailers
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The Vast of Night
Full Filmography
The Vast of Night
Arlo
2019
Film
The Tale
Anthony Graham
2018
Film
Better Call Saul
Leonard · 2 episodes
2017
TV
The Shadow People
Elderly Ghost
2017
Film
The Idealist
John Leddy
2015
Film
Dumb and Dumber To
Mr. Stainer
2014
Film
Light from the Darkroom
Nuncio
2014
Film
Ravenswood
Henry Rivers · 2 episodes
2013
TV
Pawn Shop Chronicles
Rudy
2013
Film
Photos
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Grant James still alive?
Grant James passed away on November 23, 2022 at age 87.
What are the most famous roles of Grant James?
Grant James is best known for roles in The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, The Fifth Element, Dumb and Dumber To.
How many movies has Grant James been in?
Over a 33-year career (since 1989), Grant James has appeared in 36 movies and 3 TV shows.
What was Grant James's first movie?
The career of Grant James began with UHF (1989).
What is Grant James's most recent movie or series?
Grant James's most recent release is The Vast of Night, which premiered on June 1, 2019.
What TV shows has Grant James appeared in?
On television, Grant James has appeared in Better Call Saul, Ravenswood, The Good Guys.
Grant James
1935-06-19 · Medina, Ohio, USA
In a business that burns through people quickly, Grant James is a long-distance runner who has rarely been away from the screen for long. If one title has to stand in for the rest, it is 'The Fifth Element'. 'Dumb and Dumber To' counts among the more visible credits. He started at 54. Drama has been the most frequent territory. Roughly 39 titles carry his name.