Acting
Jay Simpson
- Titles
- 51movies24TV showsmovies and TV shows
- Career
- 19892026
- Leading roles
- 7top three billing
- Average score
69/100
- Highest rated
The Firm86/100
What stands out
Compared with the average well-known movie, over 41 of their titles. Select a trait to filter titles.
- Historical4.9average 2.6
- Crime5.7average 3.7
- Class & Capitalism4.8average 3.3
- Wit & Wordplay5.1average 3.7
- Social Commentary6.3average 4.9
- Mystery5.0average 4.1
- Politics3.4average 2.6
- Psychological6.3average 5.6
Rarely in their work
- Coming of Age2.3, average 2.9
- Fantasy1.2, average 1.8
- Contemporary Realism4.7, average 5.2
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.
Dave HillActorDeath of a Son, Occasional, Strong
Jason MazaActorShifty, Hush Your Mouth
Clint DyerActorNational Theatre at Home: The Story, Ferryman
Phil DavisActorThe Firm, Wall of Silence
Ross BoatmanActorDeath of a Son, Wall of Silence
Tony MarchantWriterDeath of a Son, Recovery
Neil McKayWriterWall of Silence, Hot Money
Movies and TV shows
222020s
7 titles · average score 71
60
Blitz (2024)
as Timothy Ashdown
59
The Critic (2024)
as Slyfield
76
Pistol (2022)
TV show · as Ron, Steve's Stepdad
69
A Spy Among Friends (2022)
TV show · as MI6 cabbie
71
Stephen (2021)
TV show · as Peter Birdsall
77
The Nevers (2021)
TV show · as Tunnel Foreman
84
Small Axe (2020)
TV show · as Duty Officer
2010s
8 titles · average score 77
89
Chernobyl (2019)
TV show · as Perevozchenko
67
Brexit: The Uncivil War (2019)
as Steve
81
Their Finest (2017)
as Alf Reynolds
81
Utopia (2013)
TV show · as Detective Richmond
80
Call the Midwife (2012)
TV show · as Albert Calthorpe
83
Black Mirror (2011)
TV show · as Rod Senseless / Gordon
69
Wild Bill (2011)
as Det. Harry 'Superspeed' Cotty
66
Dreams of a Life (2011)
as Caretaker
2000s
4 titles · average score 76
59
Secret Diary of a Call Girl (2007)
TV show · as Punter
79
Pride & Prejudice (2005)
as Meryton Milliner
83
Peep Show (2003)
TV show · as Foz
82
Foyle's War (2002)
TV show · as Sergeant Ian Brooke / Sgt Brooke
1990s
1 titles · average score 63
63
Beautiful People (1999)
as Bigsy
1980s
2 titles · average score 73
86
The Firm (1989)
as Dominic
59
Erik the Viking (1989)
as Leif the Lucky