Acting
James Cosmo
- Titles
- 115movies71TV shows
- Career
Active from 1966 to 2026, busiest in 2019 with 7 main titles.
- Leading roles
- 51top three billing
- Average score
52/100
- Highest rated
My Sailor, My Love74/100
What stands out
Compared with the average well-known movie, over 115 of their titles. Select a trait to filter titles.
- Crime4.8average 3.7
- Violence5.3average 4.2
- Mystery5.0average 4.1
- Tension6.8average 6.0
- Adrenaline5.6average 4.9
- Scare3.2average 2.6
- Politics3.2average 2.6
- Family Dynamics5.4average 4.8
Rarely in their work
- Pop Culture1.2, average 2.2
- Showbiz0.5, average 1.2
- Situational Comedy2.0, average 2.7
- Absurdist Humor1.4, average 2.0
Main genres
Select a genre to see those titles.
Recurring tags
- Psychological Thriller 7
- Character-Driven 5
- Gritty Realism 5
- Social Commentary 4
- Atmospheric 4
- Moral Ambiguity 3
- Coming-of-Age 3
- Visual Spectacle 3
- Suspenseful 3
- Slow Burn 3
- Melancholy 3
- Action-Packed 3
Works often with
People in at least two of their main titles.
- NNorman StoneDirectorAin't Misbehavin', The Justice Game, The Narnia Code, Man Dancin'
Robert CarlyleActorThe Legend of Barney Thomson, To End All Wars, Once Upon a Time in the Midlands
Martin CompstonActorThe Legend of Barney Thomson, Fear, Donkeys
Celia ImrieActorMalevolent, The Nightmare Man, The Nightmare Man
Christopher LeeActorThe Colour of Magic, The Color of Magic - Die Reise des Zauberers Teil 1, The Adventures of Greyfriars Bobby
Suzy Eddie IzzardActorGet Duked!, All the Queen's Men, Whisky Galore
Craig FairbrassActorLondon Heist, Get Lucky, Breakdown
Maurice RoëvesActorThe Nightmare Man, The Nightmare Man, Solid Air
Kevin GuthrieActorThe Legend of Barney Thomson, Get Duked!, Whisky Galore
Mem FerdaActorEliminators, London Heist, Breakdown
Vadim JeanWriterThe Colour of Magic, The Color of Magic - Die Reise des Zauberers Teil 1, One More Kiss
Ricky TomlinsonActorRoughnecks, Once Upon a Time in the Midlands
Movies and TV shows
185Upcoming
2 titles
as William Pertwee
as Gregory Kern
2020s
22 titles · average score 52
as Francis Crowley
as Agent Polo
as Welly
as Lord Goran
TV show · as Fraser Warren
as Waylon
TV show · as Narrator
TV show · as Jim Mackie
as Howard
as Nick
as Peter Sprott
as Frank Menzies
2010s
56 titles · average score 58
as Des Brady
TV show · as Bill Bradwell
as Niall
as Ray
as Brian Balanowsky
as Alan
as Albert Chapman
as Albert
as James Henderson
as King Bagsecg
as Priest
as Nick
2000s
32 titles · average score 60
as George Bergeron
TV show · as Finn Rourke
TV show · as Galder Weatherwax
as Brenden
TV show · as Father Kellan Ashby
as Mr. Karva
as Finlay Murray
as Donnie McGlone
as Archie
as Col. Stuart McLean
1990s
23 titles · average score 68
as Billy Bailey
as MacDonald
as Frank
as Donald Paterson
as Thelonius (voice)
TV show · as Jack 'Axeman' McKinley
TV show · as Malky Fraser
as Renton's Father
as Campbell
TV show · as Tom
TV show · as Matthew Chapman
TV show · as Carmichael
1980s
24 titles · average score 64
TV show · as Glen
as James Smithson
TV show · as Primo
as Angus MacLeod
TV show · as John Breckman / Tony
TV show · as Detective Inspector McNeil
TV show
TV show
TV show · as Sergeant Carch
as Sergeant Carch
TV show
1970s
20 titles · average score 69
TV show · as Chief Petty Officer Hawkins
TV show · as Jock McLeish
TV show · as Beggar/Soldier
TV show · as DS Galbraith
TV show · as Glover
TV show · as Det. Sgt. Davy Freeth
TV show · as Lenny Carter
as Officer on Train
TV show · as Inspector Williams
as Senior Under Officer Patterson
TV show · as Lt. Anderson
TV show · as Loch
1960s
6 titles · average score 60
as Jamie
as Waller
TV show · as Sgt. Robbins
TV show · as Charlie Milne
TV show · as Senior Under Officer Patterson
TV show · as Private Davidson