James Black
Across changing tastes and formats, James Black has stayed an American actor with a filmography that reaches back further than most viewers remember. Everything here starts from 1991. Casting directors have gone to him for sci-fi more than for anything else. The career now covers more than 35 years. In cinemas, 'Godzilla' is the work that stuck — Soldier, specifically. There is 'Out of Sight' as well.
James Black
37 Movies
40 Series
Across changing tastes and formats, James Black has stayed an American actor with a filmography that reaches back further than most viewers remember. Everything here starts from 1991. Casting directors have gone to him for sci-fi more than for anything else. The career now covers more than 35 years. In cinemas, 'Godzilla' is the work that stuck — Soldier, specifically. There is 'Out of Sight' as well.
Movies
Plays Soldier
Godzilla
1998
Plays Himey
Out of Sight
1998
Plays Sergeant Morrow
Universal Soldier: The Return
1999
Plays Riley
Soldier
1998
Plays Dr. Death
Zombie Cop
1991
Plays Maurice Boudreau
The First 9½ Weeks
1998
Plays Mr. Cooper
Detention
2012
Plays Mr. Russel
The Hail Mary
2026
Plays Detective Little
Lockdown: 2025
2021
Plays Eddie Boone
Ozone
1993
Plays Mr. Hollywood
King of the Underground
2011
Plays Gameshow Husband
Hard Promises
1992
Plays Vaughn
Love and a Bullet
2002
Plays CJ Martin
My Brothers' Crossing
2020
Plays Black Lightning
Afro Ninja
2009
Plays Preston
Welcome to the Family
2015
Plays Deacon Emerson
The Preacher's Son
2017
Plays Jimmy
Black Tar Road
2016
Plays Captain Slocomb
Surface to Air
1997
Plays Ben
The Man in 3B
2015
Plays Henry
Standing on Fishes
1999
Plays Bob Smith
The Phoenix Rises
2012
Plays Bradbury
Horrorvision
2001
Director
Plays Bradbury
The Vault
2001
Plays Colt Jackson
Chickboxer
1992
Plays Teddy Shark
3 Days Gone
2008
TV Shows
Plays Cleo
Anger Management
2012
Plays Michael Hailey
The Burning Zone
1996
Plays Rob
Carl Weber's The Family Business
2018
Plays Felix Soel
The Starter Wife
2008
Plays Reggie Cooper
All American
2018
Plays Cedric Scales
Secrets and Yards
2024
Plays Gordon
S Club 7
1999
Plays Joey
Strong Medicine
2000
Plays Duane
Six Feet Under
2001
Plays Luther Vandeross
CSI: NY
2004
Plays Shakoro
Sheena
2000
Plays Jevon
Listen Up!
2004
Plays Coach Magee
Five Points
2018
Plays Darius Carson
Castle
2009
Plays Anthony Dukane
Will & Grace
1998
Plays Agent Miller
Scorpion
2014
Plays Jean Pierre Duman
Burn Notice
2007
Plays Lee Stevens
NCIS: Los Angeles
2009
Plays Benny Barns
Lethal Weapon
2016
Plays Jackory
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
2000
Plays Security Guard
Babylon 5
1994
Plays Security Operator
Space: Above and Beyond
1995
Plays Agent Brody
CSI: Miami
2002
Plays Helmsman
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
1993
Plays Crewman
NCIS
2003
Plays Orlando Missions
Renegade
1992
Plays Ernie Priest
Rizzoli & Isles
2010
Plays Chief Jack Cutler
Bones
2005
Plays Alan
Desperate Housewives
2004
Plays Antoine Hollins
The Sentinel
1996
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The Hail Mary
Full Filmography
The Hail Mary
Mr. Russel
2026
Film
Secrets and Yards
Cedric Scales · 4 episodes
2024–
TV
I Don't Know
Leroy
2024
Film
Cricket
Sully
2024
Film
Night Games
The Boss
2024
Film
Lethal Legacy
James
2023
Film
Uncommon Negotiator
Chief Wells
2022
Film
Lockdown: 2025
Detective Little
2021
Film
My Brothers' Crossing
CJ Martin
2020
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is James Black and where are they from?
James Black is 64 years old, born on April 3, 1962 in Lima, Ohio, USA.
What are the most famous roles of James Black?
James Black is best known for roles in Godzilla, Out of Sight, Universal Soldier: The Return.
How many movies has James Black been in?
Over a 35-year career (since 1991), James Black has appeared in 37 movies and 40 TV shows.
What was James Black's first movie?
The career of James Black began with Zombie Cop (1991).
What is James Black's most recent movie or series?
James Black's most recent release is The Hail Mary, which premiered on February 21, 2026.
What TV shows has James Black appeared in?
On television, James Black has appeared in Malcolm in the Middle, Scorpion, Bones, Charmed.
James Black
1962-04-03 · Lima, Ohio, USA
A onetime professional football player for the Cleveland Browns, James has always had a passion for the arts and pursued his passion even while playing for the Browns for two years as a running back.