James Duval
Actor
Known for
An American actor closely tied to independent cinema, James Duval became a cult figure through his work with director Gregg Araki in the 1990s. He is best known as Frank, the doomsday-prophesying rabbit, in Richard Kelly's cult classic 'Donnie Darko' (2001), and appeared in 'Gone in Sixty Seconds' (2000). Born in Detroit in 1972, he has favored indie and low-budget projects throughout his career. An American screen actor whose melancholy presence and association with cult filmmaking earned him a devoted following.
James Duval
Actor
Known for
An American actor closely tied to independent cinema, James Duval became a cult figure through his work with director Gregg Araki in the 1990s. He is best known as Frank, the doomsday-prophesying rabbit, in Richard Kelly's cult classic 'Donnie Darko' (2001), and appeared in 'Gone in Sixty Seconds' (2000). Born in Detroit in 1972, he has favored indie and low-budget projects throughout his career. An American screen actor whose melancholy presence and association with cult filmmaking earned him a devoted following.
Movies (98 titles)
Plays Freb
Gone in Sixty Seconds
2000
Plays Justice of the Peace
I Want Your Sex
2026
Plays Miguel
Independence Day
1996
Plays Frank
Donnie Darko
2001
Plays Dark
Nowhere
1997
Plays Singh
Go
1999
Plays Jordan White
The Doom Generation
1995
Plays Francis
Sushi Girl
2012
Plays Brad
Toxic
2008
Plays The Messiah
Kaboom
2010
Plays Blank
May
2003
Plays Dante
Tales of Halloween
2015
Plays Vince
Alyce Kills
2011
Plays John the Mod
SLC Punk
1998
Plays Robert
The Weekend
1999
Plays Taylor 'One Ball'
The Art of Travel
2008
Plays Will
GodHead
Plays Nelson
Marriage Bites
2025
Plays Homeless Man / The Producer
Free LSD
2023
Plays Elliott
Fear Anonymous
Plays Evan
Amelia's 25th
2013
Plays Rodriguez
Touchback
2011
Plays Andy
Totally F***ed Up
1994
Plays Store Clerk
Standing Still
2005
Plays Roger Abel
Lazarus: Apocalypse
2014
Plays Detective Alex Hoyt
Catch of the Day
2014
Plays Guy
It Watches
2016
Plays Kie Alexander
Junkie
2019
Plays Leo
The Black Room
2017
Plays Elijah
Tales from the Other Side
2022
Plays Elzy Lay
Butch Cassidy's Forgotten Outlaw
Plays Baz
Comic Book Villains
2002
Plays Chris
Amerikana
2001
Plays George
The Clown at Midnight
1999
Plays Marcus McKinley
The Legend of Catclaws Mountain
2024
Plays Terry
9 Full Moons
2013
Plays Reggie
Five Thirteen
2014
Plays Toughey (segment "Shockwave")
Tom Holland's Twisted Tales
2014
Plays Eddie
From the Dead
2019
Plays Hunter
The Doe Boy
2001
Plays Stewart Miles
American Romance
2016
Plays John The Mod
Punk's Dead: SLC Punk 2
2016
Plays Sid
I, Challenger
2022
Plays Noel
The Pacific and Eddy
2007
Plays Rick
The Black Waters of Echo's Pond
2010
Plays Jaime
River Made to Drown In
1997
Plays Martin
Aftermath
2024
Plays Buck
Skate to Hell
2026
Plays Sleazy Party Guy
Penance
2009
Plays Felix
American Nightmares
2018
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is James Duval and where are they from?
James Duval is 54 years old, born on September 10, 1972 in Detroit, Michigan, USA.
What are the most famous roles of James Duval?
James Duval is best known for roles in Donnie Darko, Independence Day, Gone in Sixty Seconds.
How many movies has James Duval been in?
Over a 33-year career (since 1993), James Duval has appeared in 98 movies and 5 TV shows.
What was James Duval's first movie?
The career of James Duval began with An Ambush of Ghosts (1993).
What is James Duval's most recent movie or series?
James Duval's most recent release is Pay to Die, which premiered on August 25, 2026.
What TV shows has James Duval appeared in?
On television, James Duval has appeared in BoJack Horseman, Hawaii Five-0, Now Apocalypse, This Is How the World Ends.
James Duval
1972-09-10 · Detroit, Michigan, USA
James "Jimmy" Edward Duval (born September 10, 1972) is an American actor, who is most famous for his roles in the Gregg Araki "Teenage Apocalypse" trilogy in addition to Frank in Donnie Darko, Miguel in Independence Day, and Singh in Go.