James D. Rolfe

Acting

James D. Rolfe

Born July 10, 1980 · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA (age 46)

James Rolfe is an American filmmaker, actor, YouTuber, and online personality. He is best known for creating and starring in the YouTube webshow Angry Video Game Nerd, a joint production between Rolfe's Cinemassacre Productions, GameTrailers, and ScrewAttack.

Known For

Return to... Return to Nuke 'Em High aka Vol. 2Return to... Return to Nuke 'Em High aka Vol. 2 · 2017
Return to... Return to Nuke 'Em High aka Vol. 2
6.52017
MovieComedyHorror
Following the events of Volume 1, the mutated glee club continue their violent rampage in Tromaville. Chrissy and Lauren, two innocent lesbian lovers, must fight not only the Cretins, mutants, and monsters but also the evil Tromorganic Foodstuffs Conglomerate. Can they, and Kevin the Wonder Duck, save Tromaville High School and the world?
CinemaphobiaCinemaphobia · 2001
Cinemaphobia
10.02001
MovieHorrorMystery
A psychological horror film about a film actor haunted by the roles he plays, where the terrors of horror movies invade his everyday life. Knives, mirrors, and whirring cameras on tripods stalk him relentlessly, even when he’s off set.
Angry Video Game Nerd: The MovieAngry Video Game Nerd: The Movie · 2014
Angry Video Game Nerd: The Movie
5.32014
MovieScience FictionAdventure
Based on the hit web series of the same name, a disgruntled gamer must overcome his fear of the worst video game of all time in order to save his fans. Hilarity ensues as a simple road trip becomes an extravagant pursuit of the unexpected.
Are You Dead Yet?Are You Dead Yet? · 2024
Are You Dead Yet?
2024
MovieHorror
When a group of thrill seekers venture into supposedly haunted woods, they must fight to survive against a maniac with a mallet and a taste for blood.
Plan 9Plan 9 · 2015
Plan 9
3.82015
MovieScience FictionHorror
Plan 9 is the story of Nilbog, a small town with a big story. The beginning of an invasion! However, instead of lasers, space ships, and epic force, these aliens have a different plan for the inhabitants of Earth. To resurrect their dead as their own army set with but one goal… To wipe out all mankind! Only the townsfolk on this Halloween night stand in the way of total domination. From the police department, to those trapped in a convenient store, and even those trying to stay alive in the streets, this night will decide the fates of all who walk the planet and thought they were the top of the food chain.
The Head ReturnsThe Head Returns · 2020
The Head Returns
10.02020
MovieHorrorComedy
No one knows what is true. The last known surviving witness recalled a murderous dummy head commanded by a mysterious man in a dark trench coat. The original incident was initially considered to be the result of vivid hallucinations and mass insanity. But over the past 20 years, the doctor's research has led him to be a believer.
Legend of the Blue HoleLegend of the Blue Hole · 2004
Legend of the Blue Hole
8.02004
MovieHorror
A New Jersey resident decides to investigate the local legend of the Blue Hole.
The Head IncidentThe Head Incident · 1999
The Head Incident
8.51999
MovieHorror
A psychologically disturbed man is haunted by a disembodied dummy head and a mysterious man completely shrouded in black.

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Mom n' Pop: The Indie Video Store Boom of the 80s/90sMom n' Pop: The Indie Video Store Boom of the 80s/90s · 2022
Mom n' Pop: The Indie Video Store Boom of the 80s/90s
7.02022
MovieDocumentary
Mom N' Pop The Indie Video Store Boom of the 80s/90s is an indie documentary chronicling the history of the video rental market and stores. Beginning in the mid 70s, the documentary will cover the rise in popularity and the fall in success in the mid to late 2000s. The entire documentary will cover the independent video stores, gas stations, tanning salons, etc that provided rental services (both videos and video games). The story will be told via variety of interviews and narration from the people that actually lived the story. Independent Video Store Owners, Filmmakers, Employees, Distributors, and more. The documentary hopes to tell a story of how these experiences shaped lives and built memories. Also we will look into the logistics of how local businesses dealt with rising distribution costs and ask the question of "Why did so many tanning salons also rent videos?"
The Angry Video Game NerdThe Angry Video Game Nerd · 2004
The Angry Video Game Nerd
7.52004
SeriesComedyDocumentary
The Angry Video Game Nerd is an adult web television series of comedic retrogaming video reviews created by and starring James Rolfe. The show's format revolves around his commentary and review of older, but unsuccessful video games which are deemed to be of particularly low-quality, unfair difficulty or poor design. The series began as a feature on YouTube and later became a program on ScrewAttack Entertainment before moving to GameTrailers exclusively. The show was renamed The Angry Video Game Nerd to prevent any trademark issues with Nintendo and due to the fact he started reviewing games from non-Nintendo consoles such as those made by Atari and Sega. Rolfe's character, "The Nerd" is a short-tempered and foul-mouthed video game fanatic. He derives comic appeal from excessive and inventive use of anger, profanity, and habitual consumption of alcohol while reviewing video games.

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