James Spader

Best known as an Actor based on credits in that role in 27 films, with $2,396,216,411 worldwide aggregate box office (rank #1,083)
Best-known acting roles: Ultron (Avengers: Age of Ultron), W.N. Bilbo (Lincoln), Dr. Daniel Jackson (Stargate), Stewart Swinton (Wolf), Mr. Black (Shorts)
Most productive collaborators: Daniel Day-Lewis, Steven Spielberg, Sally Field, Tony Kushner, Robert Downey, Jr.
Born: February 7, 1960 (64 years old)
                                    

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Career Summary


  MoviesDomestic
Box Office
International
Box Office
Worldwide
Box Office
As an ActorLeading8$631,854,786$1,127,926,262$1,759,781,048
Supporting5$270,506,008$96,930,383$367,436,391
Lead Ensemble Member3$35,378,346$9,006,691$44,385,037
(Unclassified)11$188,927,443$35,686,492$224,613,935

Career Trend

This graph shows James Spader’s score on our annual analysis of leading stars at the box office. The Star Score represents points assigned to each of the leading stars of the top 100 movies (based on box office) in the current year and two preceding years. For appearing in the number one movie in a year a star gets 100 points, the number two movie 99 points and so on..

Latest Ranking on Selected Box Office Record Lists


Featured Blu-ray and DVD Review: Avengers: Infinity War - Spoiler / Detail Free Review

August 14th, 2018

Avengers: Infinity War

Like we did with The Force Awakens, we are going to do a spoiler-free, detail-free review for Avengers: Infinity War. In other words, we are going to rate all of the movies in the MCU to see where Infinity War and the rest fit into place. More...

Featured Blu-ray and DVD Review: Captain America: Civil War

September 25th, 2016

Captain America: Civil War

Captain America: Civil War is the 13th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. That’s 13 films in just 8 years. The film pulled in more than $1 billion worldwide, so the market isn’t tired of these movies. However, has the brisk pace resulted in a substandard film? Or is it yet another critical smash? More...

Featured Blu-ray / DVD Review: The Avengers: Age of Ultron

December 28th, 2015

The Avengers: Age of Ultron

It's been a few weeks since I did a review. I stopped taking screeners knowing how busy Star Wars: The Force Awakens would keep me, but I figured I should get back in the game. However, there was a question of what late review would be worth checking out? Well, there have been five $1 billion movies to come out this year and I've previously reviewed all of the ones that hit the home market. All of them, but one: The Avengers: Age of Ultron. Of the five $1 billion movies, this one is arguably the one that had the most disappointing run at the box office. Yes, a film that made $1.40 billion worldwide was seen as a box office disappointment by some. This is mostly because its predecessor, The Avengers, broke box office records. The film also earned much weaker reviews than the first movie, but still earned 75% positive reviews, which is very good for a wide release. Is it a real disappointment? Or does it hold up compared to the competition? More...

2015 Preview: May

May 1st, 2015

Mad Max: Fury Road

April is over and there was good news and bad news. Good news: Furious 7 crushed the competition, and broke records along the way. Bad news: Furious 7 crushed the competition and no other April release will earn as much in total as Furious 7 earned during its opening day. Fortunately, Furious 7 was so strong that it carried April of 2015 to a draw when compared to April of 2014. May has a lot of similarities to April. The Avengers: Age of Ultron is expected to break records during its opening weekend and even the low end has it earning more than $1 billion worldwide. Unfortunately, no other film is going to come close to that figure. There are five other films with a potential to reach $100 million at the box office. The keyword there is "potential". There's a chance less than half of those five films will get to that milestone. And like last April, last May had much better depth with five films that reached $100 million, including four that surpassed $200 million. Age of Ultron will earn more than the combined totals of Maleficent, last month's winner, and X-Men: Days of Future Past, which placed second for the month. I am a little concerned about the lack of depth this month and this could cause May to lose in the month-over-month comparison in the end. More...

DVD and Blu-ray Releases for August 12th, 2014

August 11th, 2014

It's a slow and shallow week on the home market. Not only are there no prime releases, we quickly run into filler as we look down the list of best selling new releases on Amazon.com. The biggest release of the week is Muppets Most Wanted, which is one of nine reviews on this week's list. It is also the best release of the week and the best choice for Pick of the Week. Next week should be more interesting, as TV on DVD season begins. More...

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Release
Date
TitleRoleDomestic
Box Office
International
Box Office
Worldwide
Box Office
May 1, 2015Avengers: Age of Ultron Ultron $459,005,868$936,311,111$1,395,316,979
Nov 14, 2014The Homesman Aloysius Duffy $2,429,989$5,787,582$8,217,571
Nov 9, 2012Lincoln W.N. Bilbo $182,207,973$91,138,308$273,346,281
Aug 21, 2009Shorts Mr. Black $20,919,166$8,951,635$29,870,801
Sep 20, 2002Secretary E. Edward Grey $4,046,737$5,365,278$9,412,015
Sep 8, 2000The Watcher Campbell $28,946,615$18,321,214$47,267,829
Jan 14, 2000Supernova Nick Vanzant $14,218,868$597,626$14,816,494
UnknownCurtain Call
Oct 31, 1997Critical Care $220,175$220,175
Apr 11, 1997Keys to Tulsa Ronnie Stover $57,252$17,525$74,777
Oct 4, 1996Crash James Ballard $3,357,324$55,056$3,412,380
Sep 27, 19962 Days In The Valley Lee Woods $11,101,856$11,101,856
Oct 28, 1994Stargate Dr. Daniel Jackson $71,565,669$125,000,000$196,565,669
Jun 17, 1994Wolf Stewart Swinton $65,011,757$66,000,000$131,011,757
Sep 4, 1992Bob Roberts News Anchor, Chuc… $4,300,703$4,300,703
Mar 15, 1991True Colors Tim Gerrity $418,807$418,807
Oct 19, 1990White Palace Max Baron $17,487,531$17,487,531
Mar 9, 1990Bad Influence Michael Boll $12,626,043$12,626,043
Aug 4, 1989Sex, Lies, and Videotape Graham Dalton $24,741,667$12,000,000$36,741,667
Dec 11, 1987Wall Street Roger Barnes $43,848,100$43,848,100
Nov 6, 1987Less than Zero Rip $12,396,383$12,396,383
Oct 7, 1987Baby Boom Ken Arrenberg $26,700,000$26,700,000
Feb 13, 1987Mannequin Mr. Richards $38,018,000$38,018,000
Feb 28, 1986Pretty in Pink Jeff McKee $40,471,663$4,493$40,476,156
Jan 18, 1985The New Kids Eddie Dutra $199,108$199,108
Jan 11, 1985Tuff Turf Hiller $9,369,329$9,369,329
Jul 17, 1981Endless Love Keith $33,000,000$33,000,000
 
Averages $43,333,330$97,657,679$92,162,170
Totals 27 $1,126,666,583$1,269,549,828$2,396,216,411


Leading or Lead Ensemble Roles


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Release
Date
TitleOpening
Weekend
Maximum
Theaters
Domestic
Box Office
Worldwide
Box Office
Domestic
Share
May 1, 2015Avengers: Age of Ultron $191,271,1094,276$459,005,868$1,395,316,97932.9%
Aug 21, 2009Shorts $6,410,3393,105$20,919,166$29,870,80170.0%
Jan 14, 2000Supernova $6,731,9402,280$14,218,868$14,816,49496.0%
UnknownCurtain Call
Apr 11, 1997Keys to Tulsa $57,252$74,77776.6%
Oct 4, 1996Crash $738,339339$3,357,324$3,412,38098.4%
Sep 27, 19962 Days In The Valley $3,352,440855$11,101,856$11,101,856100.0%
Oct 28, 1994Stargate $16,651,0182,033$71,565,669$196,565,66936.4%
Jun 17, 1994Wolf $17,911,3662,117$65,011,757$131,011,75749.6%
Mar 9, 1990Bad Influence $3,822,0191,300$12,626,043$12,626,043100.0%
Jan 11, 1985Tuff Turf $1,509,380653$9,369,329$9,369,329100.0%
 
Averages $27,599,7721,884$66,723,313$180,416,60976.0%
Totals 11 $667,233,132$1,804,166,085


Supporting Roles


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Release
Date
TitleOpening
Weekend
Maximum
Theaters
Domestic
Box Office
Worldwide
Box Office
Domestic
Share
Nov 14, 2014The Homesman $45,433222$2,429,989$8,217,57129.6%
Nov 9, 2012Lincoln $944,3082,293$182,207,973$273,346,28166.7%
Nov 6, 1987Less than Zero $3,008,987871$12,396,383$12,396,383100.0%
Feb 28, 1986Pretty in Pink $6,065,8701,117$40,471,663$40,476,156100.0%
Jul 17, 1981Endless Love $4,162,921632$33,000,000$33,000,000100.0%
 
Averages $2,845,5041,027$54,101,202$73,487,27879.2%
Totals 5 $270,506,008$367,436,391

Latest Ranking on All Acting Box Office Record Lists


RecordRankAmount
Top 100 Stars in Leading Roles at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 301-400) 351 $667,233,132
Top 100 Stars in Supporting Roles at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 5,701-5,800) 5,783 $270,506,008
Top Live Action Stars at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 701-800) 729 $1,126,666,583
Top Above the Line Stars at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 501-600) 597 $824,901,011
Top Below the Line Stars at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 34,901-35,000) 34,994 $35,429,989
Top Stars at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 901-1,000) 957 $1,126,666,583
Top 100 Stars in Leading Roles at the International Box Office (Rank 201-300) 256 $1,136,932,953
Top 100 Stars in Supporting Roles at the International Box Office (Rank 20,101-20,200) 20,111 $96,930,383
Top Live Action Stars at the International Box Office (Rank 901-1,000) 930 $1,269,549,828
Top Above the Line Stars at the International Box Office (Rank 501-600) 570 $1,162,075,754
Top Below the Line Stars at the International Box Office (Rank 42,901-43,000) 42,982 $5,787,582
Top Stars at the International Box Office (Rank 1,201-1,300) 1,222 $1,269,549,828
Top 100 Stars in Leading Roles at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 201-300) 299 $1,804,166,085
Top 100 Stars in Supporting Roles at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 10,501-10,600) 10,588 $367,436,391
Top Live Action Stars at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 801-900) 809 $2,396,216,411
Top Above the Line Stars at the Wordwide Box Office (Rank 501-600) 577 $1,986,976,765
Top Below the Line Stars at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 40,201-40,300) 40,240 $41,217,571
Top Stars at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 1,001-1,100) 1,083 $2,396,216,411
Highest Grossing Stars of 1990 at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 201-300) 225 14
Highest Grossing Stars of 1991 at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 201-300) 240 14
Highest Grossing Stars of 1992 at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 201-300) 235 14
Highest Grossing Stars of 1994 at the Domestic Box Office 39 166
Highest Grossing Stars of 1995 at the Domestic Box Office 41 166
Highest Grossing Stars of 1996 at the Domestic Box Office 40 166
Highest Grossing Stars of 2015 at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 101-200) 118 98
Highest Grossing Stars of 2016 at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 101-200) 127 98
Highest Grossing Stars of 2017 at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 101-200) 139 98
Highest Grossing Stars of 2015 at the International Box Office 92 97
Highest Grossing Stars of 2016 at the International Box Office (Rank 101-200) 108 97
Highest Grossing Stars of 2017 at the International Box Office (Rank 101-200) 116 97
Highest Grossing Stars of 2015 at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 101-200) 112 97
Highest Grossing Stars of 2016 at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 101-200) 118 97
Highest Grossing Stars of 2017 at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 101-200) 133 97
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 401-500) 482 $204,812,688
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Based on Fiction Book/Short Story Movies (Rank 1,401-1,500) 1,475 $3,357,324
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Based on Comic/Graphic Novel Movies 78 $459,005,868
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Based on Real Life Events Movies (Rank 901-1,000) 977 $57,252
Top International Leading Stars for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 601-700) 620 $200,549,261
Top International Leading Stars for Based on Fiction Book/Short Story Movies (Rank 1,601-1,700) 1,681 $55,056
Top International Leading Stars for Based on Comic/Graphic Novel Movies 65 $936,311,111
Top International Leading Stars for Based on Real Life Events Movies (Rank 1,001-1,100) 1,034 $17,525
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 501-600) 557 $405,361,949
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Based on Fiction Book/Short Story Movies (Rank 1,701-1,800) 1,717 $3,412,380
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Based on Comic/Graphic Novel Movies 67 $1,395,316,979
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Based on Real Life Events Movies (Rank 1,101-1,200) 1,187 $74,777
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Live Action Movies (Rank 601-700) 693 $208,227,264
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Animation/Live Action Movies (Rank 101-200) 120 $459,005,868
Top International Leading Stars for Live Action Movies (Rank 701-800) 789 $200,621,842
Top International Leading Stars for Animation/Live Action Movies 92 $936,311,111
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Live Action Movies (Rank 701-800) 741 $408,849,106
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Animation/Live Action Movies 98 $1,395,316,979
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 1,501-1,600) 1,532 $36,454,552
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Science Fiction Movies (Rank 201-300) 297 $85,784,537
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Kids Fiction Movies (Rank 701-800) 727 $20,919,166
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Super Hero Movies 76 $459,005,868
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Fantasy Movies (Rank 201-300) 256 $65,011,757
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Dramatization Movies (Rank 1,101-1,200) 1,177 $57,252
Top International Leading Stars for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 4,601-4,700) 4,652 $55,056
Top International Leading Stars for Science Fiction Movies (Rank 201-300) 275 $125,597,626
Top International Leading Stars for Kids Fiction Movies (Rank 801-900) 813 $8,951,635
Top International Leading Stars for Super Hero Movies 63 $936,311,111
Top International Leading Stars for Fantasy Movies (Rank 301-400) 333 $66,000,000
Top International Leading Stars for Dramatization Movies (Rank 1,201-1,300) 1,230 $17,525
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 1,901-2,000) 1,993 $36,509,608
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Science Fiction Movies (Rank 201-300) 298 $211,382,163
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Kids Fiction Movies (Rank 701-800) 792 $29,870,801
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Super Hero Movies 63 $1,395,316,979
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Fantasy Movies (Rank 301-400) 309 $131,011,757
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Dramatization Movies (Rank 1,401-1,500) 1,410 $74,777
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Adventure Movies (Rank 601-700) 656 $92,484,835
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Action Movies (Rank 101-200) 139 $459,005,868
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Drama Movies (Rank 801-900) 821 $20,528,437
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Thriller/Suspense Movies (Rank 301-400) 378 $30,202,235
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Horror Movies (Rank 101-200) 168 $65,011,757
Top International Leading Stars for Adventure Movies (Rank 601-700) 657 $133,951,635
Top International Leading Stars for Action Movies (Rank 101-200) 108 $936,311,111
Top International Leading Stars for Drama Movies (Rank 3,201-3,300) 3,215 $17,525
Top International Leading Stars for Thriller/Suspense Movies (Rank 801-900) 898 $652,682
Top International Leading Stars for Horror Movies (Rank 101-200) 166 $66,000,000
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Adventure Movies (Rank 601-700) 645 $226,436,470
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Action Movies (Rank 101-200) 120 $1,395,316,979
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Drama Movies (Rank 1,201-1,300) 1,224 $20,545,962
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Thriller/Suspense Movies (Rank 501-600) 509 $30,854,917
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Horror Movies (Rank 101-200) 162 $131,011,757
Top Domestic Leading Stars for PG-13 Movies (Rank 201-300) 234 $544,790,405
Top Domestic Leading Stars for R Movies (Rank 501-600) 540 $101,523,561
Top Domestic Leading Stars for PG Movies (Rank 1,201-1,300) 1,211 $20,919,166
Top International Leading Stars for PG-13 Movies (Rank 101-200) 160 $1,061,908,737
Top International Leading Stars for R Movies (Rank 601-700) 693 $66,072,581
Top International Leading Stars for PG Movies (Rank 1,101-1,200) 1,147 $8,951,635
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for PG-13 Movies (Rank 101-200) 175 $1,606,699,142
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for R Movies (Rank 601-700) 613 $167,596,142
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for PG Movies (Rank 1,201-1,300) 1,260 $29,870,801
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Walt Disney Movies (Rank 101-200) 129 $459,005,868
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Warner Bros. Movies (Rank 801-900) 897 $20,919,166
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Sony Pictures Movies (Rank 301-400) 344 $65,011,757
Top Domestic Leading Stars for MGM Movies 35 $96,886,393
Top International Leading Stars for Walt Disney Movies 88 $936,311,111
Top International Leading Stars for Warner Bros. Movies (Rank 701-800) 754 $8,951,635
Top International Leading Stars for Sony Pictures Movies (Rank 301-400) 333 $66,000,000
Top International Leading Stars for MGM Movies 19 $125,597,626
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Walt Disney Movies 95 $1,395,316,979
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Warner Bros. Movies (Rank 801-900) 877 $29,870,801
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Sony Pictures Movies (Rank 301-400) 351 $131,011,757
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for MGM Movies 21 $222,484,019

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