The sudden and tragic passing of James Ransone sent shockwaves through the film and television industry. Director Spike Lee, Oscar-winning filmmaker Sean Baker, Wendell Pierce, and many others took to social media to pay tribute to The Black Phone actor. 

Best known for his brilliant performances in acclaimed projects like The Wire, the actor had made a name for himself. Though James Ransone is no longer with us, his legacy will continue to live on through the movies that show his talent. 

Here are the top three films in which he showed impressive performances that will be remembered for years to come.

James Ransone gained much love and recognition for his role in The Wire in 2003. He played the role of “Ziggy” Sobotka in the second season of the HBO drama, who was the son of respected union leader Frank Sobotka. 

For those who wish to rewatch the show, it is available to stream on HBO Max.

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The series, spanning five seasons, is a crime drama set in Baltimore and is a fan favorite. Although James Ransone appeared in only 12 episodes, his performance was memorable and powerful. 

The 2012 horror film Sinister follows the story of a true-crime writer, Ellison Oswalt, who moves his family into a house where a previous family was brutally m-------, in hopes of giving a fresh start to his struggling career. However, while digging into the case, he stumbles upon disturbing Super 8 home movies in the attic, each one documenting the murder of a different family. 

The movie stars Ethan Hawke as the writer, while James Ransone plays the role of a local deputy who assists Oswalt with the investigation. His character’s chemistry with Ellison Oswalt was massively loved by the fans.

While Sinister is not available to stream, it can be rented on Amazon or Apple TV.

The world of IT needs no introduction for horror lovers. In IT: Chapter 2, James Ransone plays the role of adult Eddie Kaspbrak. The story of the movie follows the members of the Losers Club returning to Derry, nearly 2 decades after their fight against Pennywise. 

James Ransone’s character, Kaspbrak, who has grown into a successful risk analyst, finds himself trapped in a marriage that mirrors the control and anxiety of his overbearing childhood. The film is available to stream on HBO Max, or one can rent it on Amazon.

These three films show just a brief portion of James Ransone’s larger-than-life career. He has appeared in several other notable projects, including Generation Kill, Tangerine, and more. Each character left a deep impact on its viewers. 

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