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
152020s
4 titles · average score 83
Sherbet (2024)
as Rene
85
Sitting in Limbo (2020)
as Trevor
80
Des (2020)
TV show · as DS Chris Healey
85
Small Axe (2020)
TV show · as Duty Officer
2010s
7 titles · average score 85
90
Chernobyl (2019)
TV show · as Perevozchenko
82
The Game (2014)
TV show · as Colin Blakefield
81
Rush (2013)
as British Journalist
92
Utopia (2013)
TV show · as Detective Richmond
82
Call the Midwife (2012)
TV show · as Albert Calthorpe
80
Black Mirror (2011)
TV show · as Rod Senseless / Gordon
86
Wild Bill (2011)
as Det. Harry 'Superspeed' Cotty
2000s
3 titles · average score 86
85
Pride & Prejudice (2005)
as Meryton Milliner
91
Peep Show (2003)
TV show · as Foz
83
Foyle's War (2002)
TV show · as Sgt Brooke / Sergeant Ian Brooke
1990s
1 title · average score 80
80
Heartbeat (1992)
TV show · as Steve Dempsey