James Ward Byrkit

James Ward Byrkit

Writing

11 films as director · Active 2001–2025

James Ward Byrkit (also known as James Byrkit or Jim Byrkit) is an American film director, writer, and actor. He is best known for directing the science fiction thriller Coherence and co-writing the s…

Known for

Rango

Rango

2011

Real Creatures of Dirt

Real Creatures of Dirt

2011

Directed(11)

Whiskers - A Christmas Short Film

2025Whiskers - A Christmas Short Film

Coherence

2014Coherence★ 7.2

The Fantastic Corpse

2013The Fantastic Corpse

Pirates of the Caribbean: Tales of the Code: Wedlocked

2011Pirates of the Caribbean: Tales of the Code: Wedlocked★ 6.7

Fractalus

2001Stop at Nothing★ 10.0

Breakneck

—Untitled Coherence Sequel

Ideation

Acting(2)

2011Real Creatures of DirtSelf

2011RangoWaffles / Gordy / Papa Joad / Cousin Murt / Curlie / Knife Attacker / Rodent Kid (voice)

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