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James Congdon
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James Congdon

Born 1929 · USA · Active 1951–1985

James Congdon, active in the 1950s and 1960s, is known for his roles in cult films that blend science fiction with thrilling narratives. He appears in When Worlds Collide (1951), a film that explores humanity's struggle against cosmic disaster, and 4D Man (1959), where he navigates the complexities of a scientist's groundbreaking yet dangerous discovery. Congdon's contributions to these films highlight the era's fascination with the unknown, making him a notable figure in the landscape of cult cinema.

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When Worlds Collide

When Worlds Collide

1951 ★ 6.3
as Eddie Garson (uncredited)

When a group of astronomers calculate a star is on a course to slam into Earth, a few days before, it's accompanying planet will first pass close enough to the Earth to cause havoc on land and sea. They set about building a rocket so a few selected individuals can escape to the planet.

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Filmography

15 credits
1980s 3 credits
1985
The Equalizer as Gibson
TV ★ 7.1
1983
Somewhere, Tomorrow as Dr. Brailet
Movie ★ 5.1
1980
Headin' for Broadway as Mr. Richards
Movie ★ 7.5
1970s 4 credits
1977
Summerdog as Peter Norman
Movie ★ 9.0
1974
The Gardener as John Bennett
Movie ★ 5.5
1974
The Rockford Files as Alvin Thomas
TV ★ 7.6
1971
Movie ★ 4.3
1960s 2 credits
1966
The Group as Sloan Crockett
Movie ★ 5.7
1964
Movie ★ 8.7
1950s 6 credits
1959
4D Man as Dr. Tony Nelson
Movie ★ 5.8
1958
The Left Handed Gun as Charlie Boudre
Movie ★ 6.0
1955
Movie ★ 5.9
1955
TV ★ 7.8
1954
Movie ★ 7.7
1951
When Worlds Collide as Eddie Garson (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.4