James Ward Byrkit

Writer

From: USA

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 script for Rango, one of his many collaborations with Gore Verbinski. For Rango, Byrkit starred as several characters, most notably Waffles, a horned lizard. Byrkit also was the conceptual artist on…

Filmography (11)

Whiskers - A Christmas Short Film (2025)
Director
Coherence (2014)
Director
The Fantastic Corpse (2013)
Director
Pirates of the Caribbean: Tales of the Code: Wedlocked (2011)
Director
Real Creatures of Dirt (2011)
Self
Rango (2011)
Waffles / Gordy / Papa Joad / Cousin Murt / Curlie / Knife Attacker / Rodent Kid (voice)
Fractalus (2005)
Director
Stop at Nothing
Stop at Nothing (2001)
Director
Breakneck
Director
Untitled Coherence Sequel
Untitled Coherence Sequel
Director
Ideation
Director