Acting
Jay Simpson
- Titles
- 53movies38TV shows
- Career
Active from 1983 to 2026, with up to 2 main titles a year.
- Leading roles
- 8top three billing
- Average score
66/100
- Highest rated
Sitting in Limbo85/100
What stands out
Compared with the average well-known movie, over 54 of their titles. Select a trait to filter titles.
- Crime5.7average 3.7
- Historical4.0average 2.6
- Wit & Wordplay4.9average 3.7
- Class & Capitalism4.4average 3.3
- Social Commentary5.9average 4.9
- Psychological6.3average 5.6
- Family Dynamics5.3average 4.7
- Tension6.7average 6.1
Rarely in their work
- Fantasy1.1, average 1.8
- Wonder2.8, average 3.4
- Scare2.0, average 2.6
- Spiritual1.4, average 2.0
Main genres
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Recurring tags
- Tense Atmosphere 2
- Character Study 2
- Family Conflict 2
- British Crime 2
- Social Commentary 2
Works often with
People in at least two of their main titles.
Jason MazaActorHush Your Mouth, Shifty
Dave HillActorDeath of a Son, Occasional, Strong
Clint DyerActorNational Theatre at Home: The Story, Ferryman
Ross BoatmanActorDeath of a Son, Wall of Silence
Phil DavisActorThe Firm, Wall of Silence
Tony MarchantWriterDeath of a Son, Recovery
Neil McKayWriterWall of Silence, Hot Money
Movies and TV shows
111980s
11 titles · average score 62
Death of a Son (1989)
as John Williams
72
The Firm (1989)
as Dominic
77
Press Gang (1989)
TV show · as Archie
54
Erik the Viking (1989)
as Leif the Lucky
The Fear (1988)
TV show · as Mark
The Moneymen (1988)
as Other Dealer
37
Empire State (1987)
as Jeff
Nobody Here Knows (1986)
as Mouth
69
Screen Two (1985)
TV show · as Dominic / John Williams
The Baker Street Boys (1983)
TV show · as Wiggins
Dramarama (1983)
TV show · as Vincent