TV Shows - James Farentino
Sorted by online popularity, based on the Engagement Score on October 01, 2025. James Farentino has appeared in 1 television series with data.
#261ERas Ray Ross • 4 episodes • #261 most popular showER is a popular medical drama series that aired on NBC from 1994 to 2009. Set in the fictional County General Hospital in Chicago, the show follows a group of doctors and nurses as they navigate the challenges and chaos of everyday life in a busy emergency room. Known for its gritty realism, ER delves into the personal and professional lives of the medical staff, giving viewers an inside look into the high-pressure world of emergency medicine.
Movies - James Farentino
Sorted by online popularity. James Farentino has appeared in 5 movies with data.
#3,223The Final Countdownas Wing Commander Richard T. Owens • #3,223 most popular movieThe Final Countdown is a 1980 American science fiction war film centered around a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier that unintentionally time travels to the day before the attack on Pearl Harbor.
#4,411Bulletproofas Capt. Jensen • #4,411 most popular movieBulletproof is a 1996 American action comedy film directed by Ernest Dickerson, featuring Damon Wayans and Adam Sandler.
#5,244Dead & Buriedas Sheriff Dan Gillis • #5,244 most popular movieDead & Buried is a 1981 American horror film that revolves around a series of gruesome murders in a small town where the victims seemingly return to life as residents.
#7,083Her Alibias Frank Polito • #7,083 most popular movieHer Alibi is a 1989 American romantic comedy film featuring a writer who pretends to be the alibi of a woman accused of murder, leading to doubts about her innocence.
#8,231The Last Produceras Poker Player • #8,231 most popular movieThe Last Producer is a 2000 American comedy-drama film directed by Burt Reynolds, who also stars in the lead role. The film follows an aging Hollywood producer who is desperate to make a comeback in the industry but faces numerous challenges in a world where influence and wealth dictate success.
James Farentino Biography
James Farentino (February 24, 1938 – January 24, 2012) was an American actor known for his work in nearly 100 television, film, and stage roles. He was born in Brooklyn, New York and attended local schools before studying drama and acting in Catholic school. Farentino began his career in the 1950s and 1960s, performing on stage and in a few TV roles. He starred in The Alfred Hitchcock Hour and appeared in films including Me, Natalie. Farentino was also known for his role in NBC's TV series The Bold Ones and made appearances in the anthology series Night Gallery. He had notable appearances in The Final Countdown, Jesus of Nazareth, and Dynasty.
