Biography
James Rash (born July 15, 1971) is an American actor, comedian, screenwriter, and filmmaker. He played Dean Craig Pelton on the NBC sitcom Community (2009–2015), for which he was nominated for the Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series in 2012. He co-wrote The Descendants (2011) alongside Alexander Payne and Nat Faxon, for which they received the Academy Award, Independent Spirit Award and Writers Guild of America Award for Best Adapted Screenplay. They we...
Known For
Complete Filmography
Fly Me to the Moon
2024
as Lance Vespertine
Sparks fly in all directions as marketing maven Kelly Jones, brought in to fix NASA's public image, wreaks havoc on Apollo 11 launch director Cole Dav...
Bros
2022
as Robert
Two emotionally unavailable men attempt a relationship.
Out of Office
2022
as Edward
A young woman discovers that keeping her job is related to helping her boss maintain his rapidly failing marriage.
Home Sweet Home Alone
2021
as Bell Choir Leader
After being left at home by himself for the holidays, 10-year-old Max Mercer must work to defend his home from a married couple who tries to steal bac...
Long Weekend
2021
as Larry
Bart's chance encounter with the enigmatic Vienna leads to a whirlwind weekend together. The two fall fast and hard, but both carry secrets that could...
Community Table Read
2020
as Dean Pelton
Dan Harmon and the cast of Community (plus Pedro Pascal) do a table read of season 5 episode 4 "Cooperative Polygraphy" over a zoom call while quarant...
Community Table Read
2020
Director
Dan Harmon and the cast of Community (plus Pedro Pascal) do a table read of season 5 episode 4 "Cooperative Polygraphy" over a zoom call while quarant...
Lazy Susan
2020
as Phil
Susan has always been the self-centered oddball in her family who lazily skated through life with their begrudging support until one day she wakes up ...
Downhill
2020
Director, Screenplay
Barely escaping an avalanche during a family ski vacation in the Alps, a married couple is thrown into disarray as they are forced to reevaluate their...
Red Shoes and the Seven Dwarfs
2019
as Prince Average (voice)
Princes who have been turned into Dwarfs seek the red shoes of a lady in order to break the spell, although it will not be easy.
Thoroughbreds
2018
Producer
Lily and Amanda, two high school students living in suburban Connecticut, rekindle their unlikely friendship after years of drifting apart. Together, ...
Bernard and Huey
2018
as Bernard
Two old friends reunite, which causes complications.
Cook-Off!
2017
as Beauregard St. Pompadeux
Amateur 'chefs' from around the country compete for a million dollar prize in the ultimate food fight.
Captain America: Civil War
2016
as M.I.T. Liaison
Following the events of Age of Ultron, the collective governments of the world pass an act designed to regulate all superhuman activity. This polarize...
Six Seasons and a Finale
2016
as Self
The cast and crew of Community reflect on creating the final season of the show.
Six Seasons and a Finale
2016
Thanks
The cast and crew of Community reflect on creating the final season of the show.
Looney Tunes: Rabbits Run
2015
as Cecil the Turtle
Lola Bunny invents a perfume with the adverse effect of turning people invisible, sending her and cab driver Bugs Bunny on the run from the FBI, while...
Yellowbird
2014
as Karl (voice)
Yellowbird lives in the ruins of an old house. He lacks the confidence to leave his home, no matter how much Bug, his labybird friend, tries to convin...
Advanced Television Production - 5 Days, 2 Scripts, No Sleep
2014
as Self
The writer's room during the production of the fifth season of Community struggles with time while the show is being filmed. This behind the scenes do...
Advanced Television Production - 5 Days, 2 Scripts, No Sleep
2014
Thanks
The writer's room during the production of the fifth season of Community struggles with time while the show is being filmed. This behind the scenes do...
Harmontown
2014
as Self
A comedic, brutally honest documentary following self-destructive TV writer Dan Harmon as he takes his live podcast on a national tour.
The Way Way Back
2013
as Lewis
Shy 14-year-old Duncan goes on summer vacation with his mother, her overbearing boyfriend, and her boyfriend's daughter. Having a rough time fitting i...
The Way Way Back
2013
Director, Writer, Executive Producer
Shy 14-year-old Duncan goes on summer vacation with his mother, her overbearing boyfriend, and her boyfriend's daughter. Having a rough time fitting i...
The Descendants
2011
Screenplay
With his wife Elizabeth on life support after a boating accident, Hawaiian land baron Matt King takes his daughters on a trip from Oahu to Kauai to co...
Love and Distrust
2010
as Accountant (segment "Auto Motives")
This collection of five short films artfully portrays desire's ability to both empower and destroy those who encounter it.
The Slammin' Salmon
2009
as Disgusted Businessman
The brutal former heavyweight boxing champion Cleon "Slammin'" Salmon (Duncan), now owner of a Miami restaurant, institutes a competition to see which...
The Onion Movie
2008
as Bryce's Manager
Venerable newscaster Norm Archer reports the latest news in politics, health, culture and entertainment - such as an automotive recall of decapitation...
Smiley Face
2007
as Casting Assistant
Jane, a struggling but perpetually stoned actress, has a busy day ahead. She has several important tasks on her list, including buying more marijuana....
Balls of Fury
2007
as Techie
Randy Daytona was a child ping pong prodigy who lost his chance at Olympic gold when his father is murdered by the mysterious Feng over a gambling deb...
The Nines
2007
as Game Night Guest
A troubled actor, a television show runner, and an acclaimed videogame designer find their lives intertwining in mysterious and unsettling ways.
Sky High
2005
as Mr. Grayson / Stitches
Set in a world where superheroes are commonly known and accepted, young Will Stronghold, the son of the Commander and Jetstream, tries to find a balan...
Partner(s)
2005
as Katherine's Secretary
An enterprising lawyer, acting on a report that a female colleague is up to make partner, plays up the established rumor that he's gay in order to bet...
S1m0ne
2002
as Studio Executive #2
The career of a disillusioned producer, who is desperate for a hit, is endangered when his star walks off the film set. Forced to think fast, the prod...
One Hour Photo
2002
as Amateur Porn Guy
Sy "the photo guy" Parrish has lovingly developed photos for the Yorkin family since their son was a baby. But as the Yorkins' lives become fuller, Sy...
Minority Report
2002
as Technician
John Anderton is a top 'Precrime' cop in the late-21st century, when technology can predict crimes before they're committed. But Anderton becomes the ...
Slackers
2002
as Head T.A. Philip
Dave, Sam and Jeff are about to graduate from Holden University with honors in lying, cheating and scheming. The three roommates have proudly scammed ...
Untitled Community Movie
N/A
as Dean Pelton
The long-awaited movie sequel to the cult classic TV Show Community.
Beverly Hills
N/A
as Lloyd Kramer
Back in the 80s, when Michael Ausiello was a closeted gay teen living in small-town New Jersey, he penned 517 episodes of a daytime soap opera, titled...
Horrified
N/A
A down-on-her-luck scream queen returns to the horror convention circuit for fast cash, only to find the pig-masked killer from her old franchise weap...
Miss You, Love You
N/A
Director
With her husband's funeral to plan and grieving to be done, a woman reaches out to her estranged son. He refuses to come home, choosing instead to sen...
The Heart
N/A
Director
A couple who, while desperate for cash, agree to take the job of delivering a human heart from New York to Florida in 24 hours. When they realize that...
Team Hoyt
N/A
Director
Based on the incredible true story of Dick Hoyt, who turned himself into a triathlete and marathoner so he could lug with him son Rick—a non-verbal qu...