James McCaffrey

Acting

James McCaffrey

Born March 27, 1958 · Albany, New York, USA

Died December 17, 2023 · aged 65

James Perry McCaffrey (March 27, 1958 – December 17, 2023) was an American actor, best known for his voice role as Max Payne in the Max Payne video game series. Additionally, he had roles such as Jimmy Keefe on Rescue Me, Michael Payton / Joe Astor on Viper and Captain Arthur O'Breun in New York Undercover. A character actor with a nearly 40 year career appearing in over 100 projects including tel…

Known For

Hide and SeekHide and Seek · 2005
Hide and Seek
★ 6.32005
MovieHorrorMystery
David Callaway tries to piece together his life in the wake of his wife's suicide and has been left to raise his nine-year-old daughter, Emily on his own. David is at first amused to discover that Emily has created an imaginary friend named 'Charlie', but it isn't long before 'Charlie' develops a sinister and violent side, and as David struggles with his daughter's growing emotional problems, he comes to the frightening realisation that 'Charlie' isn't just a figment of Emily's imagination.
Max PayneMax Payne · 2008
Max Payne
★ 5.42008
MovieCrimeAction
A DEA agent whose family was slain as part of a conspiracy, and an assassin out to avenge her sister's death, join forces to solve a series of murders in New York City.
ComplianceCompliance · 2012
Compliance
★ 6.42012
MovieDramaThriller
On a particularly busy day at a suburban Ohio fast food restaurant, manager Sandra receives a phone call from a police officer saying that an employee has stolen money from a customer.
Confidence GameConfidence Game · 2016
Confidence Game
2016
Movie
Sylvie runs a crime ring on Long Island and violently manipulates her minions to exact a deep revenge on the notoriously unethical film producer David.
A Good Woman Is Hard to FindA Good Woman Is Hard to Find · 2019
A Good Woman Is Hard to Find
★ 6.12019
MovieThrillerCrime
The recently widowed mother of two, Sarah, is desperate to know who murdered her husband in front of her young son, rendering him mute. Coerced into helping a low-life drug dealer stash narcotics stolen from the local Mr. Big, she's forced into taking drastic action to protect her children, evolving from downtrodden submissive to take-charge vigilante.
The Truth About Cats & DogsThe Truth About Cats & Dogs · 1996
The Truth About Cats & Dogs
★ 6.11996
MovieComedyRomance
A successful veterinarian and radio show host with low self-esteem asks her model friend to impersonate her when a handsome man wants to see her.
She Hate MeShe Hate Me · 2004
She Hate Me
★ 5.12004
MovieComedyDrama
Fired from his job, a former executive turns to impregnating wealthy lesbians for profit.
American SplendorAmerican Splendor · 2003
American Splendor
★ 7.12003
MovieComedyDrama
An original mix of fiction and reality illuminates the life of comic book hero everyman Harvey Pekar.

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Swift JusticeSwift Justice · 1996
Swift Justice
★ 7.01996
SeriesCrimeDrama
Swift Justice is an American detective drama television series created by Dick Wolf and Richard Albarino, broadcast for one season (13 episodes) on UPN from March 13 to July 17, 1996. James McCaffrey stars as former Navy SEAL Mac Swift, a private investigator fired from the NYPD. He receives support from his former partner Detective Randall Patterson (Gary Dourdan) and his father Al Swift (Len Cariou). Critics noted the series' emphasis on violence, specifically in the pilot's opening sequence, drawing comparisons to The Equalizer (1985–1989) and Die Hard (1988). UPN canceled the program after receiving complaints from viewers, advertisers, and critics for its stark depiction of violence. Wolf considered the cancelation a mistake due to good ratings. Further, it was praised for its visuals and McCaffrey's performance, but often criticized as being either too violent or formulaic.

Mac Swift

Queens SupremeQueens Supreme · 2003
Queens Supreme
★ 6.12003
SeriesComedyDrama
Queens Supreme is an American courtroom dramedy television series which aired on CBS in January 2003. The series starred Oliver Platt in his first major television role as New York judge Jack Moran who, with his equally eccentric and colorful as colleagues, preside over court cases as the real-life Queens Supreme Court in Long Island City, Queens. The series had a strong cast and considerable financial backing, especially from Julia Roberts's Shoelace Productions, Spelling Television and Revolution Studios, however poor ratings forced its cancellation after three episodes. The idea for the series came about when two New York attorneys, twin brothers Dan and Peter Thomas, were discussing courtroom stories based on their shared experiences in Queens while on a plane flight to California in 2001. One of the passengers, a Hollywood producer, was sitting next to them and mentioned that they could be the basis for a television series. Indeed, the producer brought the idea to screenwriter Kevin Fox who later successfully pitched it to CBS. Fox was initially hesitant in becoming involved, feeling there were too many courtroom dramas already, but agreed after spending time at the New York Supreme Court himself.

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