Acting
Jay Simpson
- Titles
- 52movies36TV shows
- Career
Active from 1986 to 2026, with up to 2 main titles a year.
- Leading roles
- 7top three billing
- Average score
69/100
- 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
- Historical4.1average 2.6
- Class & Capitalism4.5average 3.3
- Wit & Wordplay4.8average 3.7
- 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
- Social Commentary 2
- British Crime 2
Works often with
People in at least two of their main titles.
Ross BoatmanActorDeath of a Son, Wall of Silence
Phil DavisActorThe Firm, Wall of Silence
Dave HillActorDeath of a Son, Occasional, Strong
Jason MazaActorShifty, Hush Your Mouth
Clint DyerActorNational Theatre at Home: The Story, Ferryman
Tony MarchantWriterDeath of a Son, Recovery
Neil McKayWriterHot Money, Wall of Silence
Movies and TV shows
652020s
17 titles · average score 73
68
as Spike
77
TV show · as George Hands
as Rene
64
as Timothy Ashdown
68
TV show · as Alfie Lynch
77
TV show · as MI6 cabbie
79
as Dave
70
TV show · as Peter Birdsall
60
TV show · as Tunnel Foreman
85
as Trevor
73
as Conductor (uncredited)
80
TV show · as DS Chris Healey
2010s
21 titles · average score 77
90
TV show · as Perevozchenko
73
as Steve
75
as Alf Reynolds
78
TV show · as Ernie
82
TV show · as Colin Blakefield
81
as British Journalist
92
TV show · as Detective Richmond
82
TV show · as Albert Calthorpe
as Narrator
80
TV show · as Rod Senseless / Gordon
75
TV show · as Russell
2000s
16 titles · average score 75
79
as Trevor
77
TV show · as Reeks
80
as Johnathan
66
TV show · as Jay
60
TV show · as Punter
61
as Limo Driver
78
TV show · as Stretch
85
as Meryton Milliner
77
as John Weighill
91
TV show · as Foz
83
TV show · as Sgt Brooke / Sergeant Ian Brooke
69
as Barry Weller
1990s
4 titles · average score 74
66
as Bigsy
TV show · as Ronnie
77
TV show · as Baz
80
TV show · as Steve Dempsey
1980s
7 titles · average score 71
as John Williams
68
as Dominic
77
TV show · as Archie
TV show · as Mark
as Other Dealer
69
TV show · as John Williams / Dominic
TV show · as Vincent