Is James Ransone A-List?
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No — James Ransone is currently ranked C tier — recognizable within their niche but with limited mainstream visibility.
Ranking Timeline
2003D$0.01M
Early Indie Film Roles
Ransone starts his acting career in small indie films.
2004C▲$0.1M+$0.09000000000000001M
The Wire Breakthrough
Gains recognition as Ziggy Sobotka in "The Wire".
2008C$0.2M+$0.1M
Generation Kill
Starring in Generation Kill earns him acclaim.
2012C$0.5M+$0.3M
Sinister Horror Role
Plays a role in the horror film "Sinister".
2019C$1M+$0.5M
It Chapter Two Role
Appears in "It Chapter Two".
2022C$1.5M+$0.5M
The Black Phone Success
Appears in The Black Phone.
2024C$1.8M+$0.30000000000000004M
Character Actor Stature
Continues to work in both film and television.
2026C$2M+$0.19999999999999996M
Respected Character Actor
Ransone remains a valued character actor.
Last updated: February 21, 2026