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James Urbaniak

James Urbaniak

Actor · Born September 17, 1963 (63) · Bayonne, New Jersey, USA

James Christian Urbaniak (born September 17, 1963) is an American actor. Urbaniak was born in Bayonne, New Jersey. He lives in Santa Monica, California with his wife Julie and their twins, son Severn Jerzy and daughter Esme Maeve. One of his first noteworthy roles was in the avant-garde playwright/director Richard Foreman's The Universe, for which Urbaniak won an Obie. He has also been acclaimed for his acting in the films Henry Fool and American Splendor, in the latter of which he played legendary illustrator R. Crumb. He was nominated for a Drama Desk Award for his role in Thom Pain (based on nothing). He provides the voice for main character Dr. Thaddeus Venture on The Venture Bros. as well as the Doctor's brother Jonas Venture Junior and the super-villain Phantom Limb. In one of his lesser-known roles, Urbaniak played a pizza guy in the famous "Whassup?" television commercials for Budweiser. He also portrayed the moderator in "Human Centipede Anonymous", a Funny or Die short depicting three men who grapple with their past as a human centipede.

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Born
September 17, 1963 (63)
From
Bayonne, New Jersey, USA
Works as
Actor
Titles
108 on MovieCove · 151 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 155 days to Oct 26Down 28% in 30 days

What are James Urbaniak's films like?

Across their 44 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Self and Bonds.

Genres

Comedy12 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 46th percentile
: browse their Comedy movies
Drama9 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 36th percentile
: browse their Drama movies
Action3 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 24th percentile
: browse their Action movies
Horror3 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 71st percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Horror movies
Adventure2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 58th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Adventure movies
Animation2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 65th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Animation movies
Biography2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 93rd percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Biography movies
Crime2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 37th percentile
: browse their Crime movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Self
38%
Bonds
19%
Morality
12%
Survival
9%
Society
8%
Power
7%
Ideas
7%
Family bonds13 titles, browse their movies with this themePurpose12 titles, browse their movies with this themeIdentity10 titles, browse their movies with this themeComing of age7 titles, browse their movies with this themeAmbition6 titles, browse their movies with this themeSurvival5 titles, browse their movies with this themeFriendship4 titles, browse their movies with this themeCommunity5 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 36 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Serious: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their serious movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

A split, not a type: Light 17 · Serious 8 · Dark 11

Stylized: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their stylized movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

A split, not a type: Grounded 16 · Stylized 14 · Heightened 6

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

Gentle 8 · Charged 20 · Intense 8

Shifting: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their shifting movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 13 · Shifting 15 · Whiplash 8

Some laughs: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their some laughs movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

Straight-faced 13 · Some laughs 13 · Funny 10

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 14 · Even-paced 21 · Relentless 1

Engaged: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their engaged movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 9 · Engaged 24 · Full focus 3

Affecting: How much it costs you emotionally; whether you need recovery time. Browse their affecting movies.
Demand · Emotional cost
easyheavy

A split, not a type: Easy watch 15 · Affecting 10 · Heavy 11

Open-ended: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their open-ended movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 14 · Open-ended 14 · Ambiguous 8

Roles they play

15 analyzed roles

Usually the Hero: 3 of 15 analyzed roles.

Hero
3 of 15
Shadow
3 of 15
Shapeshifter
2 of 15
Threshold guardian
2 of 15
Trickster
2 of 15
Mentor
2 of 15
Ally
1 of 15
Show the 15 roles

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
24
Absurd
16
Melancholic
16
Contemplative
13
Joyful
7
Other
37

How their films linger

Thought-provoking16 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFun11 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful13 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet12 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteUnsettling10 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHaunting6 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 6 with a twist

  • Happy9
  • Bittersweet23
  • Tragic2
  • Ambiguous10

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch James Urbaniak's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 79 of their 108 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service.

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for James Urbaniak's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

151 credits, 108 with a MovieCove page; 3 appearances as themselves are hidden until asked for.

  • The Last Temptation of Becky (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2026)

    as Dr. Friedrich Metzger

  • Play House(2026)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 72nd percentile of all films

  • Robot Chicken Adult Swim Special(2026)

    as Dr. Rusty Venture (voice)

    Midcredits score: 43rd percentile of all films

  • Puddysticks (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2026)

    as Eustace the Boss

  • Grind(2026)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 82nd percentile of all films

  • The Muppet Scriptmas Carol (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2025)

    as Ebenezer Scrooge

  • Theatre People (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2025)

    as Drama Teacher

  • Dead Media(2025)

    as Dr Sven Rendall

    Midcredits score: 71st percentile of all films

  • Every Heavy Thing (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2025)

    as William Shaffer

  • Unconventional(2022)

    Show 2 episodes · as Dr. Robert Montee

    Midcredits score: 17th percentile of all shows

  • Laws of Man(2024)

    as Proprietor Isaac

    Midcredits score: 50th percentile of all films

  • Breakup Season (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2024)

    as Kirby

  • Test Screening (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2024)

    Actor

  • Batman: Caped Crusader(2024)

    Show 1 episode · as Hugh Strange (voice)

    Midcredits score: 48th percentile of all shows

  • Thelma the Unicorn(2024)

    as Confused Fan (voice)

    Midcredits score: 37th percentile of all films

  • Palm Royale(2024)

    Show 5 episodes · as Palm Royale Manager

    Midcredits score: 42nd percentile of all shows

  • The Rainbow Bridge (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2024)

    as Herb

  • Carol & the End of the World(2023)

    Show 2 episodes · as (voice)

    Midcredits score: 61st percentile of all shows

  • Gonzo Girl(2023)

    as Lionel

    Midcredits score: 39th percentile of all films

  • Indoor Baseball (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)

    as Roy

  • The Venture Bros.: Radiant Is the Blood of the Baboon Heart(2023)

    as Dr. Venture / Phantom Limb / Jonas Venture Jr. (voice)

    Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all films

  • Oppenheimer(2023)

    as Kurt Gödel

    Midcredits score: 99th percentile of all films

  • Taz: Quest for Burger(2023)

    as Rocky (voice)

    Midcredits score: 32nd percentile of all films

  • The Country Club(2023)

    as Victor Simmons

    Midcredits score: 24th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Invitation to a Murder(2023)

    as Gordon

    Midcredits score: 23rd percentile of all films

  • History of the World: Part II(2023)

    Show 1 episode · as Roman Soldier

    Midcredits score: 7th percentile of all shows

  • Condor's Nest(2023)

    as Heinrich Himmler

    Midcredits score: 21st percentile of all films

  • The Fabelmans(2022)

    as Grand View High School Principal

    Midcredits score: 94th percentile of all films

  • Beauty(2022)

    as Irv Merlin

    Midcredits score: 6th percentile of all films

  • Things Heard & Seen(2021)

    as Bram

    Midcredits score: 17th percentile of all films

  • Made for Love (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2021)

    Show 2 episodes · as Interviewer

  • Red Bird Lane(2021)

    as Tanner

    Midcredits score: 4th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • For Madmen Only: The Stories of Del Close(2020)

    as Del Close

    Midcredits score: 75th percentile of all films

  • Tesla(2020)

    as Professor Anthony

    Midcredits score: 18th percentile of all films

  • Close Enough (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2020)

    Show 1 episode · as Commercial Bot (voice)

  • 9-1-1: Lone Star(2020)

    Show 1 episode · as Imp

    Midcredits score: 67th percentile of all shows

  • Just Add Magic: Mystery City(2020)

    Show 10 episodes · as Pierce Hamilton

    Midcredits score: 67th percentile of all shows

  • Dickinson(2019)

    Show 1 episode · as Ophthalmologist

    Midcredits score: 86th percentile of all shows

  • For All Mankind(2019)

    Show 3 episodes · as Gavin Donahue

    Midcredits score: 86th percentile of all shows

  • The Morning Show(2019)

    Show 1 episode · as Backstage Manager

    Midcredits score: 83rd percentile of all shows

  • Ollie & Scoops (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    Show 1 episode · as Dr. Toodles (voice)

  • Where'd You Go, Bernadette(2019)

    as Agent Marcus Strang

    Midcredits score: 61st percentile of all films

  • Too Old to Die Young(2019)

    Show 1 episode · as Stevie

    Midcredits score: 59th percentile of all shows

  • Fam(2019)

    Show 1 episode · as Tom

    Midcredits score: 22nd percentile of all shows

  • Chilling Adventures of Sabrina(2018)

    Show 1 episode · as The Trinket Man

    Midcredits score: 74th percentile of all shows

  • FBI(2018)

    Show 1 episode · as Mike Holland

    Midcredits score: 58th percentile of all shows

  • Lodge 49(2018)

    Show 2 episodes · Actor

    Midcredits score: 72nd percentile of all shows

  • Liza on Demand (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    Show 1 episode · as Jeremy

  • Suicide Squad: Hell to Pay(2018)

    as Professor Pyg (voice)

    Midcredits score: 80th percentile of all films

  • Wonderstruck(2017)

    as Dr. Kincaid, Rose's Father

    Midcredits score: 56th percentile of all films

  • Rebel in the Rye(2017)

    as Gus Lobrano

    Midcredits score: 65th percentile of all films

  • Dave Made a Maze(2017)

    as Harry

    Midcredits score: 60th percentile of all films

  • OK K.O.! Let's Be Heroes(2017)

    Show 1 episode · as Joff (voice)

    Midcredits score: 50th percentile of all shows

  • Apollo Gauntlet(2017)

    Show as Orenthal Bellenus

    Midcredits score: 37th percentile of all shows

  • After Adderall (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    as The Agent

  • Lego Star Wars: The Freemaker Adventures(2016)

    Show 8 episodes · as M-OC (voice) · as M-OC / Imperial Ensign (voice) · as M-OC / Sgt. Corcillo (voice)

    Midcredits score: 58th percentile of all shows

  • Teachers(2016)

    Show 1 episode · as Carl Fromm

    Midcredits score: 22nd percentile of all shows

  • Supergirl(2015)

    Show 1 episode · as Maaldorian Doctor

    Midcredits score: 28th percentile of all shows

  • Dr. Ken(2015)

    Show 1 episode · as James Miller

    Midcredits score: 13th percentile of all shows

  • Documentary Now!(2015)

    Show 1 episode · as Howard Pine

    Midcredits score: 87th percentile of all shows

  • Difficult People(2015)

    Show 28 episodes · as Arthur Tack

    Midcredits score: 47th percentile of all shows

  • Pig Goat Banana Cricket(2015)

    Show 1 episode · as Nose Picker Fish (voice)

    Midcredits score: 1st percentile of all shows

  • Advantageous(2015)

    as Fisher

    Midcredits score: 48th percentile of all films

  • Ned Rifle(2014)

    as Simon Grim

    Midcredits score: 54th percentile of all films

  • Thrilling Adventure Hour Live(2015)

    as Doll Zero

    Midcredits score: 55th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Better Call Saul(2015)

    Show 1 episode · as Norm Wakely

    Midcredits score: 99th percentile of all shows

  • The Adventures of Puss in Boots(2015)

    Show 2 episodes · as Thriffith (voice)

    Midcredits score: 33rd percentile of all shows

  • Agent Carter(2015)

    Show 2 episodes · as Miles Van Ert

    Midcredits score: 83rd percentile of all shows

  • Gigi Does It(2015)

    Show as Gigi's Attorney

    Midcredits score: 27th percentile of all shows

  • All Hail King Julien(2014)

    Show 1 episode · as Lemur #1 (voice)

    Midcredits score: 53rd percentile of all shows

  • Book of Christ (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    as Rev. Boxley Fryer

  • The Boxtrolls(2014)

    as Sir Broderick / Male Workman 1 / Male Workman 2 (voice)

    Midcredits score: 73rd percentile of all films

  • Such Good People(2014)

    as Dr. Cooper Whitehead, Ph.D.

    Midcredits score: 18th percentile of all films

  • Review(2014)

    Show 22 episodes · as Grant Grunderschmidt

    Midcredits score: 94th percentile of all shows

  • The Occupants(2014)

    as Glen

    Midcredits score: 5th percentile of all films

  • Brooklyn Nine-Nine(2013)

    Show 1 episode · as Nick Lingeman

    Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all shows

  • Bitter Orange (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    as Sweetie

  • iSteve (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    as Bill Gates

  • Cleve Dixon: Terrible Detective (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    Show 3 episodes · as Henrik Habersteam

  • Grimm Fairy Tales Animated (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    as The Dark One

  • Elementary(2012)

    Show 1 episode · as Dr. Leo Demopoulos

    Midcredits score: 87th percentile of all shows

  • The New Normal(2012)

    Show 1 episode · as Mr. Blakeney

    Midcredits score: 40th percentile of all shows

  • Scandal(2012)

    Show 1 episode · as Mike Sylva

    Midcredits score: 78th percentile of all shows

  • Advantageous (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    as Dave Fisher

  • Manhattan Mixup (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    as Ernst

  • Homeland(2011)

    Show 2 episodes · as Larry

    Midcredits score: 94th percentile of all shows

  • Unforgettable(2011)

    Show 1 episode · as Richard Simmons · as Walter Morgan · as Walter Morgan / John Fox

    Midcredits score: 49th percentile of all shows

  • From the Head(2011)

    as Danny

    Midcredits score: 59th percentile of all films

  • Body of Proof(2011)

    Show 1 episode · as Daniel Grubstick

    Midcredits score: 60th percentile of all shows

  • The Music Never Stopped(2011)

    as Mike Tappin

    Midcredits score: 93rd percentile of all films

  • Sound of My Voice(2011)

    as Mr. Pritchett

    Midcredits score: 67th percentile of all films

  • Hawaii Five-0(2010)

    Show 1 episode · as Gary Nathan

    Midcredits score: 75th percentile of all shows

  • You Don't Know Jack(2010)

    as Jack Lessenberry

    Midcredits score: 92nd percentile of all films

  • Hello Lonesome (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    as Gary

  • Beware the Gonzo(2010)

    as Principal Roy

    Midcredits score: 45th percentile of all films

  • Adventure Time(2010)

    Show 1 episode · as Rat King / Leaf Beard (voice) · as Vice President Blowfish (voice)

    Midcredits score: 98th percentile of all shows

  • Drones (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    as Pete

  • Infomercials (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    Show 1 episode · as Rev. Boxley Fryer

  • The Good Wife(2009)

    Show 1 episode · as Judge Bernard Temple

    Midcredits score: 94th percentile of all shows

  • Snake 'n' Bacon (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    as (voice)

  • Childrens Hospital(2008)

    Show 1 episode · as Future Doctor

    Midcredits score: 75th percentile of all shows

  • The Starter Wife (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    Show 4 episodes · as Gary

  • The Mentalist(2008)

    Show 1 episode · as Aaron Kalinoski

    Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all shows

  • The Diagnosis (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    as Dr. Besman

  • Chicago 10(2007)

    as Rennie Davis / Richard Schultz (voice)

    Midcredits score: 76th percentile of all films

  • Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles(2008)

    Show 1 episode · as Cafe Manager · as Sarkissian

    Midcredits score: 77th percentile of all shows

  • Across the Universe(2007)

    as Sadie's Manager

    Midcredits score: 86th percentile of all films

  • The Nanny Diaries(2007)

    as Educational Consultant

    Midcredits score: 49th percentile of all films

  • Fay Grim(2006)

    as Simon Grim

    Midcredits score: 49th percentile of all films

  • Death of a President(2006)

    as Dr. James Pearn

    Midcredits score: 51st percentile of all films

  • Kidnapped (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    Show 6 episodes · Actor

  • The Last Romantic (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    as Alex Scarvey

  • Fortunes (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    as Lewis Croshere

  • Criminal Minds(2005)

    Show 2 episodes · as Owen Quinn

    Midcredits score: 86th percentile of all shows

  • Weeds(2005)

    Show 1 episode · as The Wizard

    Midcredits score: 86th percentile of all shows

  • Road(2005)

    as The Ranger

    Midcredits score: 36th percentile of all films

  • The Office(2005)

    Show 4 episodes · as Rolf

    Midcredits score: 99th percentile of all shows

  • The Girl from Monday(2005)

    as Funk

    Midcredits score: 24th percentile of all films

  • Numb3rs(2005)

    Show 1 episode · as Binky Moore

    Midcredits score: 50th percentile of all shows

  • Medium(2005)

    Show 1 episode · as Mr. Enright

    Midcredits score: 61st percentile of all shows

  • The Venture Bros.(2003)

    Show 81 episodes · as Dr. Venture (voice)

    Midcredits score: 94th percentile of all shows

  • The Jury (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • B Movie (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    as Professor Friend

  • NCIS(2003)

    Show 1 episode · as Rod Daniels

    Midcredits score: 77th percentile of all shows

  • American Splendor(2003)

    as Robert Crumb

    Midcredits score: 93rd percentile of all films

  • Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde(2003)

    as Lab Technician

    Midcredits score: 18th percentile of all films

  • Briar Patch(2002)

    as Druden Hunt

    Midcredits score: 30th percentile of all films

  • Confessions of a Dangerous Mind(2002)

    as Rod Flexner

    Midcredits score: 80th percentile of all films

  • Without a Trace(2002)

    Show 1 episode · as Damon Lafleur

    Midcredits score: 53rd percentile of all shows

  • CSI: Miami(2002)

    Show 1 episode · as Max Paulson

    Midcredits score: 39th percentile of all shows

  • Daypass (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    as Simple Simon

  • No Such Thing(2001)

    as Concierge

    Midcredits score: 46th percentile of all films

  • Upheaval (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    as Martin

  • Teknolust(2002)

    as Agent Hopper

    Midcredits score: 25th percentile of all films

  • Passengers (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    Actor

  • Law & Order: Criminal Intent(2001)

    Show 1 episode · as Roger Stern

    Midcredits score: 75th percentile of all shows

  • Ed (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Show 1 episode · as Gallery owner

  • Intern(2000)

    as Olivier Di Santo

    Midcredits score: 15th percentile of all films

  • Sweet and Lowdown(1999)

    as Harry

    Midcredits score: 85th percentile of all films

  • Ride with the Devil(1999)

    as Poker Player

    Midcredits score: 71st percentile of all films

  • Law & Order: Special Victims Unit(1999)

    Show 1 episode · as Wade Donato

    Midcredits score: 88th percentile of all shows

  • The Book of Life(1998)

    as True Believer

    Midcredits score: 69th percentile of all films

  • Henry Fool(1997)

    as Simon Grim

    Midcredits score: 85th percentile of all films

  • Sex and the City(1998)

    Show 1 episode · as Buster

    Midcredits score: 67th percentile of all shows

  • The Sticky Fingers of Time (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as Isaac

  • The Other Also (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as (voice)

  • NYC 3/94 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    Actor

  • Opera No. 1 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    as James

  • Godstar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    Actor

  • Marfa Lights (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    as Roscoe

  • The Sisters Rosensweig (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    as Nick

Career shape

Star power in the 98th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 148 titles, 145 of them dated from 1994 to 2026; peak year 2024.

Biggest box office

Where'd You Go, Bernadette (2019)

$11M worldwide

Highest rated

The Venture Bros.: Radiant Is the Blood of the Baboon Heart (2023)

Midcredits 97th

Most popular right now

The Venture Bros. (2003)

Film career

19942026

Peak 2024 · at the high point of their film career. Top draw in 8 MovieCove titles. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting148 of 148: 148 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score61st

By decade

1990s10 · acting2000s41 · acting2010s58 · acting2020s36 · acting

Billing

usually 8th · top billed in 3% of 33 roles
9803081823

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30; the columns are the share of top-billed roles in each era, 5-year spans from the year on the label, merged until each holds at least 5 roles.

How do James Urbaniak's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 54th percentile, the median of all 53; across their 36 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 45th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

45thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 36

Approval · how many liked their films

50thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 36

Reach · how many have seen their films

69thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 36

Midcredits score across 108 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up38
  • 50th to 74th30
  • 25th to 49th22
  • Below 25th18

Shape of the crowd

44 of their 108 titles are Crowd Pleasers.

  • Universally Loved16
  • Divisive9
  • Cult Classic4
  • Crowd Pleaser44
  • Broadly Agreed3
  • Mixed32

Most divisive · actor

Red Bird Lane (2021)

98th percentile spread · 72% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Oppenheimer (2023)

Midcredits 99th · 91% liked

Reviewers score the acting 67/100 in their films, across 29 reviewed titles; fans 78, detractors 42. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Is James Urbaniak's work okay for kids?

Across up to 11 MovieCove titles with content scores, every category sits near the median of all films.

Their medianMedian of all filmsMiddle 80% of their titles
Violence & Gore5 titles13–66 · median 39 · moderatenear the median of all filmsMedian of all films: 44
Sex & Nudity11 titles12–46 · median 24 · mildnear the median of all filmsMedian of all films: 32
Profanity6 titles18–58 · median 44 · moderatenear the median of all filmsMedian of all films: 36
Alcohol & Drugs5 titles18–53 · median 38 · moderatenear the median of all filmsMedian of all films: 33
Frightening / Intense6 titles13–50 · median 38 · moderatenear the median of all filmsMedian of all films: 39

Severity 0–100 from the Content Guide. Categories with under 10 votes on a title are not counted. The band's colour is the severity of their median, named beside it.

Who does James Urbaniak work with?

People who share at least 2 of James Urbaniak's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Hal Hartley shares the most, 6.

Directors

Writers

Actors

Composers, cinematographers and editors

Producers