James Foley
Known for
James Foley is an American director of the sort audiences rarely picture whose credit is the kind that scrolls past at the end. 'Fifty Shades Darker' is another credit worth naming. Drama accounts for the largest share of the work. Work has kept arriving across 47 years. If one credit has to stand in for the rest, it is 'Fifty Shades Freed'.
James Foley
17 Directed
6 Series
James Foley is an American director of the sort audiences rarely picture whose credit is the kind that scrolls past at the end. 'Fifty Shades Darker' is another credit worth naming. Drama accounts for the largest share of the work. Work has kept arriving across 47 years. If one credit has to stand in for the rest, it is 'Fifty Shades Freed'.
Movies
Director
Fifty Shades Freed
2018
Director
Fifty Shades Darker
2017
Director
Fear
1996
Director
Glengarry Glen Ross
1992
Director
Who's That Girl
1987
Director
Perfect Stranger
2007
Director
At Close Range
1986
Director
The Corruptor
1999
Director
Confidence
2003
Director
The Chamber
1996
Director
Reckless
1984
Director
Two Bits
1995
Director
After Dark, My Sweet
1990
Director
Madonna: The Immaculate Collection
1990
Director
Madonna: The Virgin Tour Live
1985
Latest Trailers
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At Close Range
Full Filmography
Fifty Shades Freed
Director
2018
Film
Fifty Shades Darker
Director
2017
Film
Billions
Director · 2 episodes
2016–
TV
Wayward Pines
Director · 1 episode
2015–
TV
Hannibal
Director · 1 episode
2013–
TV
House of Cards
Director · 12 episodes
2013–
TV
Perfect Stranger
Director
2007
Film
Confidence
Director
2003
Film
The Corruptor
Director
1999
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is James Foley still alive?
James Foley passed away on May 6, 2025 at age 71.
What are the most famous roles of James Foley?
James Foley is best known for directing Fifty Shades Freed, Fifty Shades Darker, Glengarry Glen Ross.
How many movies has James Foley directed?
Over a 55-year career (since 1970), James Foley has directed or written 17 films and worked on 6 TV shows.
What was James Foley's first movie?
The career of James Foley began with Janie (1970).
What is James Foley's most recent movie or series?
James Foley's most recent release is Fifty Shades Freed, which premiered on January 17, 2018.
What TV shows has James Foley created or directed?
On television, James Foley has appeared in House of Cards, Hannibal, Twin Peaks, Billions.
James Foley
1953-12-28 · Brooklyn, New York, USA
James Foley (December 28, 1953 – May 6, 2025) was an American film director. His 1986 film At Close Range was entered into the 36th Berlin International Film Festival. Other films he directed include Glengarry Glen Ross, based on the play of the same name by David Mamet, and The Chamber, based on the novel of the same name by author John Grisham. He also directed the two sequels to Fifty Shades of Grey: Fifty Shades Darker (2017) and Fifty Shades Freed (2018). James Foley (director), licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.