James D. Rolfe

Actor

July 10, 1980 (45 years)

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Biography

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.

Filmography

8.5

Smiling Friends

Screamer

Smiling Friends Inc. is a small company whose main purpose is to bring happiness and make people smile. The series follows the day-to-day lives and misadventures of its representatives, the lazy, cynical Charlie, and the cheerful, optimistic Pim, as they try to cheer up and comfort the troubled people who call their company's hotline. They receive seemingly simple requests but the jobs turn out to be more complicated than they seem, making it difficult to bring happiness to the world.

7.5

The Angry Video Game Nerd

The Nerd

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.

9.5

Cinemassacre's Monster Madness

Himself

In the series James Rolfe, known for his role as Angry Video Game Nerd, reviews a horror movie in every single day of October.

6.0

George A. Romero's Resident Evil

Self

A documentary that brings to light the vision that director George A. Romero had for an adaptation of Resident Evil, using newly filmed interviews with those who were there, and unravels the secrets behind why it was never produced.

7.5

In Search of Darkness

Self

An exploration of '80s horror movies through the perspective of the actors, directors, producers and SFX craftspeople who made them, and their impact on contemporary cinema.

7.8

Board James

A new series from Cinemassacre's James Rolfe, creator of the infamous Angry Video Game Nerd. As Board James he still takes us back to the past, but this time to revisit the classic board games of years gone by.

7.7

In Search of Darkness: Part II

Self

The ultimate ‘80s Horror retrospective just got BIGGER. In Search of Darkness: Part II is a four-hour-plus sequel to the Rondo Hatton-nominated In Search of Darkness, adding 15 new interviewees and 40+ returning favorites for the biggest and most comprehensive ‘80s Horror documentary cast ever assembled.

7.6

You Know What's Bullshit?

The Bullshit Man

A disgruntled man with a mound of cow dung for a head talks about various, every day items, and how they are all, in fact, worthless.

N/A

Cinemassacre Rental Reviews

Himself

Come on down to Cinemassacre Video, where selection is the name of the game. We've got comedy, drama, action, horror, movies for kids, movies for mom and dad, we've got the newest releases, the hottest video games, even Laserdisc. Having a problem making a selection? Our friendly staff is always there to help out, and with our state of the art database software, it's easy to find exactly what you're looking for, even if it sucks. Cinemassacre Video, in the Voorhees Memorial Shopping Center next to Caldor.

6.5

Return to... Return to Nuke 'Em High aka Vol. 2

The Angry Video Game Nerd

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?

5.3

Angry Video Game Nerd: The Movie

The Nerd

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.

7.5

In Search of Darkness: Part III

Self

The conclusion to the ‘In Search of Darkness’ '80s trilogy. In this epic final chapter, our focus turns to the straight-to-video horror classics that populated the bottom shelves at the video rental store. Imaginative, gory, experimental—but always entertaining—these hidden gems are ripe for rediscovery.

7.3

James & Mike Mondays

Himself

Buddies James and Mike kill time by playing and reviewing video games, old and new.

10.0

TerrorBytes: The Evolution of Horror Gaming

Self

TerrorBytes explores the rich history of horror in the video game world, unravelling the stories behind everything from its pixelated past to its newest nightmares.

10.0

Cinemaphobia

The Film Actor

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.

3.8

Plan 9

Policeman

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.

6.0

Return Of The Ghostbusters

The Angry Video Game Nerd

The Ghost Adventures crew return to tackle the terrors of the night.

8.0

FPS: First Person Shooter

Self

This documentary takes a game-by-game deep dive into the history and evolution of a genre that has grown from the simple wireframe graphics of Maze War and Spasim to become a staple of popular culture that is enjoyed by millions of gamers worldwide. Explore the creation and legacy of the most popular and significant FPS titles from the last 48 years, including favorites such as Wolfenstein 3D, Doom, Quake, GoldenEye, Half-Life, Unreal Tournament, Deus Ex, Halo… and many more.

5.6

Shooting Clerks

Leonard James Nash

The biopic of how Kevin Smith bankrolled his $27,000 first film with maxed-out credit cards and became the darling of the Sundance Film Festival when Clerks debuted there in 1994.

10.0

The Head Returns

Doc/Bob

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.