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James Wainwright
★ Acting

James Wainwright

1938 – 1999 · Danville, Illinois, USA · Active 1955–1986

James Wainwright, an actor known for his work in the gritty realm of cult cinema, appears in Killdozer (1974) and Battletruck (1982). In Killdozer, he embodies the tension of a crew battling an unstoppable force, showcasing his ability to navigate the psychological and physical challenges of survival. His role in Battletruck further cements his place in the exploitation genre, as he navigates a post-apocalyptic landscape filled with conflict and moral ambiguity. Wainwright's performances resonate within the cult film community, reflecting the era's unique blend of action and suspense.

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Battletruck

Battletruck

1982 ★ 4.6
as Straker

It's the 21st century, the Oil Wars have made a mess of the planet and the land outside major cities is lawless. After Hunter comes to the aid of Corlie, who has run away from the villainous Straker, he takes her to the peaceful community of Clearwater. Unfortunately for the citizens of Clearwater, Straker fully intends to get Corlie back.

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Filmography

38 credits
1980s 6 credits
1986
The Hell Raiders as Rico Callahan
Movie ★ 8.0
1984
Hunter as Jonathon Zole
TV ★ 7.1
1983
The Survivors as Wes Huntley
Movie ★ 5.7
1982
Battletruck as Straker
Movie ★ 4.6
1980
Beyond Westworld as Simon Quaid
TV ★ 5.4
1980
TV ★ 7.3
1970s 24 credits
1979
Movie ★ 5.2
1978
Mean Dog Blues as Sgt. Hubbell Wacker
Movie ★ 4.8
1978
A Woman Called Moses as Andrew Coleman
TV ★ 7.0
1977
Movie ★ 5.1
1977
Code R as Mitch
TV ★ 8.0
1977
CHiPs as Reno Hale
TV ★ 6.9
1977
The Incredible Hulk as Tom Wallace
TV ★ 7.2
1977
Grizzly Adams as Sam Steel
TV ★ 7.0
1977
TV ★ 7.1
1976
Bridger as Jim Bridger
Movie ★ 10.0
1976
Quincy, M.E. as Arthur Lanz
TV ★ 7.5
1976
Delvecchio as Captain McCardy
TV ★ 7.0
1974
Killdozer as Jules 'Dutch' Krasner
Movie ★ 5.4
1974
The Rockford Files as Gene Chechik
TV ★ 7.6
1974
Police Woman as Det. Tom Foley
TV ★ 6.4
1974
TV ★ 7.9
1973
Movie ★ 6.3
1972
Joe Kidd as Mingo
Movie ★ 6.4
1972
Jigsaw as Lt. Frank Dain
Movie ★ 7.0
1972
TV ★ 7.0
1972
Kung Fu as Luke Haskell
TV ★ 7.7
1972
M*A*S*H as Colonel Lacy
TV ★ 7.9
1971
Once Upon a Dead Man as John Patterson
Movie ★ 7.0
1971
Cannon as Brad Sartino
TV ★ 6.7
1960s 6 credits
1968
Hawaii Five-O as Richard Royce
TV ★ 7.2
1967
TV ★ 6.0
1967
Mannix as Thomas Chasmin
TV ★ 6.8
1964
TV ★ 7.0
1962
The Virginian as Boyd Dewey
TV ★ 6.5
1962
The Virginian as Jack Withers
TV ★ 6.5
1950s 1 credit
1955
Gunsmoke as Mark Riker
TV ★ 6.7
s 1 credit