James Foley

James Foley

Deceased · Born: Dec 28, 1953 · Died: May 6, 2025

Personal Details

BornDec 28, 1953 Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
Relatives
  • Jerry Foley (Sibling)

Biography

James Foley, a renowned director and writer, hailed from the vibrant city of Brooklyn, situated within the iconic metropolis of New York City, in the state of New York, United States of America. His impressive body of work includes notable films such as At Close Range, a gripping drama released in 1986, After Dark, My Sweet, a psychological thriller that premiered in 1990, and Glengarry Glen Ross, a critically acclaimed drama that hit the big screens in 1992.

Throughout his illustrious career, Foley left an indelible mark on the film industry, leaving behind a legacy that continues to inspire and captivate audiences to this day.

Tragically, James Foley's life was cut short in May 2025, in the city of angels, Los Angeles, California, USA, leaving behind a sense of loss and longing for what could have been.

Career

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1986
At Close Range
At Close Range as Assistant D.A.
{"id":268604,"title":"Magic Time: A Tribute to Jack Lemmon","year":"2002","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/magic-time-a-tribute-to-jack-lemmon","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_268604.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_268604.jpg"},"released":1}
2002
{"id":87069,"title":"Janie","year":"1970","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/janie-1970","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_87069.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_87069.jpg"},"released":1}
1970
Janie
Janie as Screenplay
{"id":112253,"title":"Fifty Shades Freed","year":"2018","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/fifty-shades-freed","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6uemipecgc50.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6uemipecgc50.jpg"},"released":1}
2018
{"id":104127,"title":"Fifty Shades Darker","year":"2017","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/fifty-shades-darker","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/16kofp2ta7l8.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/16kofp2ta7l8.jpg"},"released":1}
2017
{"id":2572,"title":"Perfect Stranger","year":"2007","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/perfect-stranger","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4q7qjfcne5m0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4q7qjfcne5m0.jpg"},"released":1}
2007
{"id":6904,"title":"Confidence","year":"2003","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/confidence","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_6904.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_6904.jpg"},"released":1}
2003
Confidence
Confidence as Director
{"id":4228,"title":"The Corruptor","year":"1999","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-corruptor","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_4228.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_4228.jpg"},"released":1}
1999
The Corruptor
The Corruptor as Director
{"id":6743,"title":"The Chamber","year":"1996","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-chamber","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_6743.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_6743.jpg"},"released":1}
1996
The Chamber
The Chamber as Director
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Fear
Fear as Director
{"id":9518,"title":"Two Bits","year":"1995","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/two-bits","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_9518.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_9518.jpg"},"released":1}
1995
Two Bits
Two Bits as Director
{"id":45,"title":"Glengarry Glen Ross","year":"1992","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/glengarry-glen-ross","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1v1963ji9hn8.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1v1963ji9hn8.jpg"},"released":1}
1992
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1990
After Dark, My Sweet
After Dark, My Sweet as Director, Screenplay
{"id":7356,"title":"Who's That Girl","year":"1987","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/whos-that-girl","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_7356.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_7356.jpg"},"released":1}
1987
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1986
At Close Range
At Close Range as Director
{"id":161685,"title":"Madonna Live: The Virgin Tour","year":"1985","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/madonna-live-the-virgin-tour","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_161685.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_161685.jpg"},"released":1}
1985
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1984
Reckless
Reckless as Director