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James Ransone
Known for
One of the most singular supporting actors of American horror and drama cinema. He came to prominence as Ziggy Sobotka in the second season of HBO's acclaimed series 'The Wire' (2003). He played the adult Eddie Kaspbrak in 'It Chapter Two' (2019), a Stephen King adaptation, and starred in 'The Black Phone' (2022) and 'Sinister' (2012). He appeared in 'Generation Kill' (2008) and the series 'Low Winter Sun' (2013). American actor identified with horror cinema and prestige television fiction, recognized for his nervous, intense range in genre productions.
James Ransone
52 Movies
16 Series
One of the most singular supporting actors of American horror and drama cinema. He came to prominence as Ziggy Sobotka in the second season of HBO's acclaimed series 'The Wire' (2003). He played the adult Eddie Kaspbrak in 'It Chapter Two' (2019), a Stephen King adaptation, and starred in 'The Black Phone' (2022) and 'Sinister' (2012). He appeared in 'Generation Kill' (2008) and the series 'Low Winter Sun' (2013). American actor identified with horror cinema and prestige television fiction, recognized for his nervous, intense range in genre productions.
Movies
Plays Steve-O
Inside Man
2006
Plays Eddie Kaspbrak
It Chapter Two
2019
Plays Deputy
Sinister
2012
Plays Max
Black Phone 2
2025
Plays Max Shaw
The Black Phone
2022
Plays Todd Lancaster
Broken City
2013
Plays Dr. Tom Melby
Oldboy
2013
Plays Ex-Deputy So & So
Sinister 2
2015
Plays Harv
The Next Three Days
2010
Plays Detective Nash
Prom Night
2008
Plays Tate
Ken Park
2003
Plays Agent Nugent
Empire State
2013
Plays Ellison
Captive State
2019
Plays Von Cartigan
Mr. Right
2016
Plays Chester
Tangerine
2015
Plays Dingy Dave
A Dirty Shame
2004
Plays Gilly
In a Valley of Violence
2016
Plays PJ
Small Engine Repair
2021
Plays Officer Thomas Prudenti
The Son of No One
2011
Plays Scott
Kristy
2014
Plays Bobby (segment "Dreamkill")
V/H/S/85
2023
Plays Mikey
Starlet
2012
Plays Philario
Cymbeline
2014
Plays David
This American Life: Live at BAM
2014
Plays Edwin
Doulo
2018
Plays Ricky
Fan Mail
2003
Plays Lonnie
Bloomin Mud Shuffle
2015
Plays Man
Tough Love
2018
Plays Christopher
Family Blood
2018
Plays Kevin
Red Hook Summer
2012
Plays Darth Guy
The Clapper
2018
Plays Stan
Gemini
2017
Plays Sgt. Steven Mohler
What We Found
2020
Plays Bodysuit
The American Astronaut
2001
Plays Chip Genson
The Perfect Age of Rock 'n' Roll
2011
Plays Jan Phillips
Electric Slide
2014
Plays Stu Mac 3 (segment 'Conventional')
Fun Size Horror: Volume Two
2015
Plays Wyatt
The Timber
2015
Plays Junebug
The Good Humor Man
2005
Plays Neo-Gothboy
Nola
2003
Plays Heath
It Happened in L.A.
2017
Plays Weasel
The Lie
2011
Plays Lone Guy at Bistro
Puccini for Beginners
2006
Plays Steven Noble
Write When You Get Work
2018
Plays Stu Mac 3
Conventional
2015
Plays Joe
Light Up the Night
2016
TV Shows
Plays Chester 'Ziggy' Sobotka
The Wire
2002
Plays Damon Callis
Low Winter Sun
2013
Plays Nick Fletcher
The First
2018
Plays Josh Ray Person
Generation Kill
2008
Plays Eddie Arceneaux
Bosch
2015
Plays Michael O'Connor
Mosaic
2018
Plays Reiss Julian
SEAL Team
2017
Plays Sebastian Klepner
50 States of Fright
2020
Plays Frankie
Third Watch
1999
Plays Mark Dale
Law & Order
1990
Plays Daryl
Jericho
2006
Plays Zack Capola
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
2000
Plays Gary Morton
Ed
2000
Plays Dennis Wayne Barfield
Burn Notice
2007
Plays Johnny D. / Perry Hutchinson
Hawaii Five-0
2010
Plays Juice
Poker Face
2023
Latest Trailers
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Black Phone 2
Full Filmography
Black Phone 2
Max
2025
Film
V/H/S/85
Bobby (segment "Dreamkill")
2023
Film
Poker Face
Juice · 1 episode
2023–
TV
The Black Phone
Max Shaw
2022
Film
Small Engine Repair
PJ
2021
Film
What We Found
Sgt. Steven Mohler
2020
Film
50 States of Fright
Sebastian Klepner · 2 episodes
2020–
TV
It Chapter Two
Eddie Kaspbrak
2019
Film
Captive State
Ellison
2019
Film
Photos
Frequently Asked Questions
Is James Ransone still alive?
James Ransone passed away on December 19, 2025 at age 46.
What are the most famous roles of James Ransone?
James Ransone is best known for roles in It Chapter Two, Inside Man, Sinister.
How many movies has James Ransone been in?
Over a 24-year career (since 2001), James Ransone has appeared in 52 movies and 16 TV shows.
What was James Ransone's first movie?
The career of James Ransone began with The American Astronaut (2001).
What is James Ransone's most recent movie or series?
James Ransone's most recent release is Black Phone 2, which premiered on October 15, 2025.
What TV shows has James Ransone appeared in?
On television, James Ransone has appeared in The Wire, Hawaii Five-0, SEAL Team, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation.
James Ransone
1979-06-02 · Baltimore, Maryland, USA
James Finley Ransone III (June 2, 1979 – December 19, 2025) was an American actor and musician. He was best known for his roles as Ziggy Sobotka in the second season of the drama series The Wire, United States Marine Corps Cpl. Josh Ray Person in the war drama miniseries Generation Kill (2008), The Deputy in the supernatural horror films Sinister (2012) and Sinister 2 (2015), Chester in Tangerine (2015), the adult Eddie Kaspbrak in It Chapter Two (2019), and Max in The Black Phone movies.James Ransone, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.