Acting
Jay Simpson
- Titles
- 52movies38TV shows
- Career
Active from 1983 to 2026, with up to 2 main titles a year.
- Leading roles
- 9top three billing
- Average score
68/100
- Highest rated
Sitting in Limbo85/100
What stands out
Compared with the average well-known movie, over 55 of their titles. Select a trait to filter titles.
- Crime5.7average 3.7
- Historical4.2average 2.6
- Wit & Wordplay4.9average 3.7
- Class & Capitalism4.4average 3.3
- Social Commentary6.0average 4.9
- Family Dynamics5.4average 4.7
- Politics3.3average 2.6
- Psychological6.2average 5.6
Rarely in their work
- Fantasy1.0, average 1.8
- Scare1.9, average 2.6
- Wonder2.7, average 3.4
- Coming of Age2.3, average 2.9
Main genres
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Recurring tags
- Family Conflict 2
- Social Commentary 2
- British Crime 2
- Character Study 2
- Tense Atmosphere 2
Works often with
People in at least two of their main titles.
Dave HillActorDeath of a Son, Occasional, Strong
Phil DavisActorThe Firm, Wall of Silence
Ross BoatmanActorDeath of a Son, Wall of Silence
Jason MazaActorShifty, Hush Your Mouth
Clint DyerActorNational Theatre at Home: The Story, Ferryman
Neil McKayWriterWall of Silence, Hot Money- TTom TyrwhittDirectorHush Your Mouth, This Little Death
Tony MarchantWriterDeath of a Son, Recovery
Movies and TV shows
192020s
5 titles · average score 68
57
The Critic (2024)
as Slyfield
68
Sister Boniface Mysteries (2022)
TV show · as Alfie Lynch
77
A Spy Among Friends (2022)
TV show · as MI6 cabbie
67
Pistol (2022)
TV show · as Ron, Steve's Stepdad
73
Enola Holmes (2020)
as Conductor (uncredited)
2010s
4 titles · average score 69
36
Terminal (2018)
as Danny
75
Their Finest (2017)
as Alf Reynolds
92
Utopia (2013)
TV show · as Detective Richmond
75
Silk (2011)
TV show · as Russell
2000s
6 titles · average score 70
77
Ashes to Ashes (2008)
TV show · as Reeks
60
Secret Diary of a Call Girl (2007)
TV show · as Punter
61
The Holiday (2006)
as Limo Driver
85
Pride & Prejudice (2005)
as Meryton Milliner
48
Murder in Suburbia (2004)
TV show · as Photographer
91
Peep Show (2003)
TV show · as Foz
1990s
2 titles · average score 64
77
The Thin Blue Line (1995)
TV show · as Baz
51
A Touch of Frost (1992)
TV show · as Peter Bainbridge
1980s
2 titles · average score 66
77
Press Gang (1989)
TV show · as Archie
54
Erik the Viking (1989)
as Leif the Lucky