Movies (Acting Roles)

Los Angeles Plays Itself
James Griffith would have been no older than 77 in Los Angeles Plays Itself as 'Jesse Quinn in Dragnet (archive footage)'.Movie Released: Wed, Jul 28 2004

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
James Griffith was 64 in The Legend of Sleepy Hollow as 'Squire Van Tassel'.Movie Released: Fri, Oct 31 1980

Desperate Women
James Griffith was 62 in Desperate Women as 'Jonas Scurlock'.Movie Released: Wed, Oct 25 1978

Speedtrap
James Griffith was 61 in Speedtrap as 'Wino'.Movie Released: Thu, Sep 01 1977

Flood!
James Griffith was 61 in Flood! as 'Charlie Davis'.Movie Released: Sun, Jun 05 1977

The Gift
James Griffith was 60 in The Gift as 'Tav'.Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1977

Seven Alone
James Griffith was 58 in Seven Alone as 'Billy Shaw'.Movie Released: Fri, Dec 20 1974

Hitchhike!
James Griffith was 58 in Hitchhike! as 'Sheriff Bentley'.Movie Released: Sat, Feb 23 1974

Like It Is
James Griffith was 54 in Like It Is as 'Father'.Movie Released: Wed, Aug 26 1970

Dial Hot Line
James Griffith was 54 in Dial Hot Line as 'Sam'.Movie Released: Sun, Mar 08 1970

Seven in Darkness
James Griffith was 53 in Seven in Darkness as 'Harlan Cabot'.Movie Released: Tue, Sep 23 1969

Heaven with a Gun
James Griffith was 53 in Heaven with a Gun as 'Abraham Murdock'.Movie Released: Tue, May 20 1969

Lorna
James Griffith was 48 in Lorna as 'The Man of God'.Movie Released: Fri, Sep 11 1964

Advance to the Rear
James Griffith was 48 in Advance to the Rear as 'Hugo Zattig'.Movie Released: Wed, Jun 10 1964

How the West Was Won
James Griffith was 46 in How the West Was Won as 'Poker Player with Cleve (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Fri, Nov 02 1962

The Storm
James Griffith was 45 in The Storm as 'Ed Brandies'.Movie Released: Sun, Jan 21 1962

Pocketful of Miracles
James Griffith was 45 in Pocketful of Miracles as 'Detective Briscoe (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Mon, Dec 18 1961

North to Alaska
James Griffith was 44 in North to Alaska as 'Salvation Army Leader'.Movie Released: Mon, Nov 07 1960

Spartacus
James Griffith was 44 in Spartacus as 'Otho (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Thu, Oct 13 1960

The Amazing Transparent Man
James Griffith was 43 in The Amazing Transparent Man as 'Major Paul Krenner'.Movie Released: Mon, Feb 01 1960

The Big Fisherman
James Griffith was 43 in The Big Fisherman as 'Beggar'.Movie Released: Tue, Aug 04 1959

Frontier Gun
James Griffith was 42 in Frontier Gun as 'Cash Skelton'.Movie Released: Fri, Oct 31 1958

Bullwhip
James Griffith was 42 in Bullwhip as ''Slow' Karp'.Movie Released: Sun, May 25 1958

Seven Guns to Mesa
James Griffith was 42 in Seven Guns to Mesa as 'Papa Clellan'.Movie Released: Sun, Mar 16 1958

Man from God's Country
James Griffith was 41 in Man from God's Country as 'Mark Faber'.Movie Released: Sun, Feb 09 1958

Return to Warbow
James Griffith was 41 in Return to Warbow as 'Frank Hollister'.Movie Released: Wed, Jan 15 1958

Raintree County
James Griffith was 41 in Raintree County as 'Mr. Gray's Searching Companion (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Fri, Dec 20 1957

Domino Kid
James Griffith was 41 in Domino Kid Movie Released: Tue, Oct 01 1957

Omar Khayyam
James Griffith was 41 in Omar Khayyam as 'Buzorg'.Movie Released: Fri, Aug 23 1957

The Vampire
James Griffith was 41 in The Vampire as 'Henry Winston'.Movie Released: Fri, Jun 14 1957

Rebel in Town
James Griffith was 40 in Rebel in Town as 'Marshal Adam Russell'.Movie Released: Mon, Jul 30 1956

The First Texan
James Griffith was 40 in The First Texan as 'Davy Crockett'.Movie Released: Fri, Jun 29 1956

The Killing
James Griffith was 40 in The Killing as 'Mr. Grimes'.Movie Released: Wed, Jun 06 1956

Tribute to a Bad Man
James Griffith was 40 in Tribute to a Bad Man as 'Barjak'.Movie Released: Fri, Mar 30 1956

At Gunpoint
James Griffith was 39 in At Gunpoint as 'Alexander'.Movie Released: Sun, Dec 25 1955

Count Three and Pray
James Griffith was 39 in Count Three and Pray as 'Swallow'.Movie Released: Sat, Oct 01 1955

The Night of the Hunter
James Griffith was 39 in The Night of the Hunter as 'District Attorney'.Movie Released: Fri, Aug 26 1955

Apache Ambush
James Griffith was 39 in Apache Ambush as 'Abraham Lincoln'.Movie Released: Wed, Aug 24 1955

I Cover the Underworld
James Griffith was 39 in I Cover the Underworld as 'Smiley Di Angelo'.Movie Released: Thu, May 19 1955

Day of Triumph
James Griffith was 38 in Day of Triumph as 'Judas Iscariot'.Movie Released: Sat, Dec 25 1954

Masterson of Kansas
James Griffith was 38 in Masterson of Kansas as 'Doc Holliday'.Movie Released: Wed, Dec 01 1954

Drum Beat
James Griffith was 38 in Drum Beat Movie Released: Wed, Nov 10 1954

Dragnet
James Griffith was 38 in Dragnet as 'Jesse Quinn'.Movie Released: Sat, Sep 04 1954

The Black Dakotas
James Griffith was 38 in The Black Dakotas as 'Warren'.Movie Released: Thu, Sep 02 1954

The Shanghai Story
James Griffith was 38 in The Shanghai Story as 'Carl Hoyt'.Movie Released: Wed, Sep 01 1954

The Law vs. Billy the Kid
James Griffith was 38 in The Law vs. Billy the Kid as 'Pat Garrett'.Movie Released: Sun, Aug 01 1954

Rails Into Laramie
James Griffith was 38 in Rails Into Laramie as 'Orrie Sommers'.Movie Released: Wed, Apr 14 1954

The Boy from Oklahoma
James Griffith was 38 in The Boy from Oklahoma as 'Joe Downey'.Movie Released: Sat, Feb 27 1954

Manhunt in Space
James Griffith was 37 in Manhunt in Space as 'Ken, Cassa 7 Air Controller'.Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1954

No Escape
James Griffith was 37 in No Escape as 'Peter Hayden'.Movie Released: Fri, Jul 31 1953

I Beheld His Glory
James Griffith was 37 in I Beheld His Glory as 'Caiaphas'.Movie Released: Tue, Mar 31 1953

Kansas Pacific
James Griffith was 37 in Kansas Pacific as 'Joe Farley'.Movie Released: Sun, Feb 22 1953

Eight Iron Men
James Griffith was 36 in Eight Iron Men as 'Pvt. Ferguson'.Movie Released: Mon, Dec 01 1952

Red Skies of Montana
James Griffith was 35 in Red Skies of Montana as 'Boise Peterson'.Movie Released: Wed, Jan 23 1952

The Blue Veil
James Griffith was 35 in The Blue Veil as 'Joplin's Agent (Uncredited)'.Movie Released: Fri, Oct 26 1951

The Lady Pays Off
James Griffith was 35 in The Lady Pays Off as 'Ronald'.Movie Released: Thu, Oct 04 1951

Rhubarb
James Griffith was 35 in Rhubarb as 'Ogelthorpe Meadows'.Movie Released: Wed, Aug 29 1951

Chain of Circumstance
James Griffith was 35 in Chain of Circumstance as 'Sid'.Movie Released: Thu, Aug 23 1951

Apache Drums
James Griffith was 35 in Apache Drums as 'Lt. Glidden'.Movie Released: Sun, Apr 01 1951

Payment on Demand
James Griffith was 34 in Payment on Demand as 'Arthur'.Movie Released: Sat, Feb 03 1951

Al Jennings of Oklahoma
James Griffith was 34 in Al Jennings of Oklahoma as 'Slim Harris'.Movie Released: Wed, Jan 17 1951

Double Deal
James Griffith was 34 in Double Deal as 'Walter Karnes'.Movie Released: Fri, Dec 01 1950

The Breaking Point
James Griffith was 34 in The Breaking Point as 'Charlie, Bartender (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Fri, Oct 06 1950

Indian Territory
James Griffith was 34 in Indian Territory as 'Apache Kid aka Johnny Corday'.Movie Released: Fri, Sep 29 1950

The Petty Girl
James Griffith was 34 in The Petty Girl as 'Royal Roof Orchestra Leader (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Thu, Aug 17 1950

The Cariboo Trail
James Griffith was 34 in The Cariboo Trail as 'Higgins'.Movie Released: Tue, Aug 01 1950

Bright Leaf
James Griffith was 34 in Bright Leaf as 'Ellery (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Fri, Jun 16 1950

Holiday Affair
James Griffith was 33 in Holiday Affair as 'Crowley's Floorwalker (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Mon, Dec 12 1949

Oh, You Beautiful Doll
James Griffith was 33 in Oh, You Beautiful Doll as 'Joe, a Reporter'.Movie Released: Fri, Nov 11 1949

Special Agent
James Griffith was 33 in Special Agent as 'Candy Vendor on Train (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Fri, Jul 22 1949

Search for Danger
James Griffith was 33 in Search for Danger as 'Lt. Cooper'.Movie Released: Fri, Apr 15 1949

Alaska Patrol
James Griffith was 33 in Alaska Patrol as 'Operative Dale'.Movie Released: Thu, Mar 10 1949

Daughter of the West
James Griffith was 33 in Daughter of the West as 'Jed Morgan (as James J. Griffith)'.Movie Released: Tue, Feb 15 1949

Every Girl Should Be Married
James Griffith was 32 in Every Girl Should Be Married as 'Insurance Salesman (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Sat, Dec 25 1948

Blonde Ice
James Griffith was 32 in Blonde Ice as 'Al Herrick'.Movie Released: Sat, Jul 24 1948
TV Shows (Acting Roles)
Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Hart to Hart
James Griffith was 63+ in Hart to Hart TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 22 1979

B. J. and the Bear
James Griffith was 62+ in B. J. and the Bear TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Feb 10 1979

Fantasy Island
James Griffith was 61+ in Fantasy Island as 'Hezekiah Pugh'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jan 28 1978

Isis
James Griffith was 59+ in Isis as 'Dr. Blandford'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 06 1975

Kolchak: The Night Stalker
James Griffith was 58+ in Kolchak: The Night Stalker as 'Schwartz'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 13 1974

Run, Joe, Run
James Griffith was 58+ in Run, Joe, Run TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 07 1974

The Six Million Dollar Man
James Griffith was 57+ in The Six Million Dollar Man as 'Will Long'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 18 1974

Kojak
James Griffith was 57+ in Kojak as 'Mr. Swift'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 24 1973

Police Story
James Griffith was 57+ in Police Story TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 20 1973

Kung Fu
James Griffith was 56+ in Kung Fu TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 14 1972

Emergency!
James Griffith was 55+ in Emergency! TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jan 22 1972

Medical Center
James Griffith was 53+ in Medical Center TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 24 1969

The Mod Squad
James Griffith was 52+ in The Mod Squad TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 24 1968

Lancer
James Griffith was 52+ in Lancer TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 24 1968

The Guns of Will Sonnett
James Griffith was 51+ in The Guns of Will Sonnett TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 08 1967

The Monkees
James Griffith was 50+ in The Monkees TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 12 1966

The Monroes
James Griffith was 50+ in The Monroes TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 07 1966

Batman
James Griffith was 49+ in Batman as 'Trusty, Manx'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 12 1966

Honey West
James Griffith was 49+ in Honey West as 'Conrad Wycherly'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 17 1965

Laredo
James Griffith was 49+ in Laredo TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 16 1965

The Big Valley
James Griffith was 49+ in The Big Valley as 'Clyde'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 15 1965

F Troop
James Griffith was 49+ in F Troop TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 14 1965

Daniel Boone
James Griffith was 48+ in Daniel Boone as 'Feathers, Coll'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 24 1964

The Rogues
James Griffith was 48+ in The Rogues as 'Bert'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 13 1964

The Great Adventure
James Griffith was 47+ in The Great Adventure as 'Harry Young'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 27 1963

The Fugitive
James Griffith was 47+ in The Fugitive as 'Dispatcher, Seth'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 17 1963

General Electric True
James Griffith was 46+ in General Electric True TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 30 1962

Ben Casey
James Griffith was 45+ in Ben Casey TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 02 1961

Dr. Kildare
James Griffith was 45+ in Dr. Kildare as 'Sims, Harold Hutchinson'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 27 1961

Outlaws
James Griffith was 44+ in Outlaws TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 26 1960

Thriller
James Griffith was 44+ in Thriller as 'Ed Brandies, Victor Harrod'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 13 1960

The Tall Man
James Griffith was 44+ in The Tall Man TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 10 1960

Wichita Town
James Griffith was 43+ in Wichita Town TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 30 1959

Lock-Up
James Griffith was 43+ in Lock-Up TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 28 1959

Riverboat
James Griffith was 43+ in Riverboat as 'Cpl. Sam Giler'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 13 1959

The Deputy
James Griffith was 43+ in The Deputy as 'Ballard'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 12 1959

The Lawless Years
James Griffith was 43+ in The Lawless Years TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Apr 16 1959

Rawhide
James Griffith was 42+ in Rawhide as 'Tyree, White, Gurney'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 09 1959

The Texan
James Griffith was 42+ in The Texan TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 29 1958

Bronco
James Griffith was 42+ in Bronco TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 23 1958

Trackdown
James Griffith was 41+ in Trackdown TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 04 1957

The Walter Winchell File
James Griffith was 41+ in The Walter Winchell File TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 02 1957

Maverick
James Griffith was 41+ in Maverick as 'John Wesley Hardin'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 22 1957

Perry Mason
James Griffith was 41+ in Perry Mason as 'Arthur Dorian, Jake Stearns, Walter Hutchings, Jack Randall'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 21 1957

M Squad
James Griffith was 41+ in M Squad as 'James Keniton'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 20 1957

Have Gun, Will Travel
James Griffith was 41+ in Have Gun, Will Travel TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 14 1957

Official Detective
James Griffith was 40+ in Official Detective TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 01 1957

U.S. Marshall
James Griffith was 40+ in U.S. Marshall as 'Deputy Tom Ferguson'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 21 1956

Matinee Theater
James Griffith was 39+ in Matinee Theater TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 31 1955

The 20th Century Fox Hour
James Griffith was 39+ in The 20th Century Fox Hour TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 05 1955

Frontier
James Griffith was 39+ in Frontier TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 25 1955

Cheyenne
James Griffith was 39+ in Cheyenne TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 20 1955

Gunsmoke
James Griffith was 39+ in Gunsmoke as 'Joe Kite, Joth Monger, Tillman, Bettis, Harford, Wade Lester'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 10 1955

Buffalo Bill Jr.
James Griffith was 39+ in Buffalo Bill Jr. TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 01 1955

The Millionaire
James Griffith was 38+ in The Millionaire as 'Allan Reese'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 19 1955

Lassie
James Griffith was 38+ in Lassie TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 12 1954

City Detective
James Griffith was 37+ in City Detective TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 07 1953

Cavalcade of America
James Griffith was 36+ in Cavalcade of America as 'Abraham Lincoln, Clay Doggett'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 01 1952

Hopalong Cassidy
James Griffith was 36+ in Hopalong Cassidy TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 19 1952

Dangerous Assignment
James Griffith was 35+ in Dangerous Assignment TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 01 1952

Dragnet
James Griffith was 35+ in Dragnet TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Dec 16 1951

Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
James Griffith was 35+ in Schlitz Playhouse of Stars as 'Raymond Andrews'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 05 1951

Lux Video Theatre
James Griffith was 34+ in Lux Video Theatre as 'Henry Jackson'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 02 1950