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
Select a genre to see those titles.
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
272020s
6 titles · average score 72
77
The Day of the Jackal (2024)
TV show · as George Hands
57
The Critic (2024)
as Slyfield
68
Sister Boniface Mysteries (2022)
TV show · as Alfie Lynch
79
Bull (2021)
as Dave
70
Stephen (2021)
TV show · as Peter Birdsall
80
Des (2020)
TV show · as DS Chris Healey
2010s
9 titles · average score 69
36
Terminal (2018)
as Danny
42
The Guvnors (2014)
as Neil
82
The Game (2014)
TV show · as Colin Blakefield
92
Utopia (2013)
TV show · as Detective Richmond
70
Run (2013)
TV show · as Steven
77
Mrs Biggs (2012)
TV show · as Bruce Reynolds
75
Silk (2011)
TV show · as Russell
86
Wild Bill (2011)
as Det. Harry 'Superspeed' Cotty
65
The Murder at Road Hill House (2011)
as George Redman
2000s
7 titles · average score 70
77
Ashes to Ashes (2008)
TV show · as Reeks
48
Murder in Suburbia (2004)
TV show · as Photographer
83
Foyle's War (2002)
TV show · as Sgt Brooke / Sergeant Ian Brooke
Occasional, Strong (2002)
as Steve
Bodily Harm (2002)
as Tintin
69
Hot Money (2001)
as Barry Weller
76
Murphy's Law (2001)
TV show · as Neil
1990s
2 titles · average score 65
80
Heartbeat (1992)
TV show · as Steve Dempsey
51
A Touch of Frost (1992)
TV show · as Peter Bainbridge
