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Neil Dickson

Neil Dickson

Actor · Born May 14, 1958 (68) · UK

Neil Dickson is a British born stage and film actor and voice over artiste who divides his career between the US and the UK. A graduate of the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, Dickson spent several seasons in rep before making his West End debut opposite Dame Judi Dench and Daniel Massey in The Gay Lord Quex, directed by Sir John Gielgud. From there, he co-starred with Ian McShane, James Mason, Ava Gardner and Susan Sarandon in NBC's mini-series A.D. Anno Domini which led to him playing one of his most memorable film roles - that of the legendary hero of British literature James Bigglesworth in 1986's Biggles: Adventures in Time, a role he somewhat replicated in the Pet Shop Boys film It Couldn't Happen Here two years later. Other credits include She Wolf of London, I Claudius, Twin Peaks, Inland Empire, Romy and Michelle's High School Reunion, A Good Year, Alias and the Rugrats.

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Biography from TMDB.

Born
May 14, 1958 (68)
From
UK
Works as
Actor
Titles
47 on MovieCove · 67 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 37 days to Oct 26Up 9% in 30 days

What are Neil Dickson's films like?

Across their 13 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Survival.

Genres

Adventure4 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 48th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Adventure movies
Drama3 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 41st percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Drama movies
Horror2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 3rd percentile
: browse their Horror movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Bonds
26%
Survival
25%
Morality
24%
Self
12%
Ideas
6%
Power
5%
Society
2%
Survival4 titles, browse their movies with this themeFamily bonds4 titles, browse their movies with this themeDuty2 titles, browse their movies with this themeRomantic love2 titles, browse their movies with this themeTrauma2 titles, browse their movies with this themeClass2 titles, browse their movies with this themeDeception2 titles, browse their movies with this themeHope2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 12 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Stylized: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their stylized movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

Grounded 5 · Stylized 5 · Heightened 2

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

Gentle 0 · Charged 11 · Intense 1

Shifting: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their shifting movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 4 · Shifting 8 · Whiplash 0

Straight-faced: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their straight-faced movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

Straight-faced 9 · Some laughs 1 · Funny 2

Slow burn: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their slow burn movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 8 · Even-paced 3 · Relentless 1

Engaged: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their engaged movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

A split, not a type: Casual 7 · Engaged 4 · Full focus 1

Open-ended: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their open-ended movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

A split, not a type: Resolved 8 · Open-ended 3 · Ambiguous 1

Roles they play

4 analyzed roles

Usually the Shadow: 2 of 4 analyzed roles.

Shadow
2 of 4
Hero
1 of 4
Threshold guardian
1 of 4

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
8
Dread
5
Melancholic
5
Absurd
3
Thrilling
2
Other
10

How their films linger

Bittersweet6 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFeel-good4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteUnsettling3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFun3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHaunting2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 2 with a twist

  • Happy4
  • Bittersweet3
  • Tragic1
  • Ambiguous5

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Neil Dickson's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 33 of their 47 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Tubi (15).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Neil Dickson's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

67 credits, 47 with a MovieCove page.

  • The Quantum Devil(2023)

    as Dr. Richard Cernovich

    Midcredits score: 4th percentile of all films

  • The Sea Beast(2022)

    ADR & Dubbing

    Midcredits score: 86th percentile of all films

  • Ms. Marvel(2022)

    Show 1 episode · as Radio Announcer (voice)

    Midcredits score: 15th percentile of all shows

  • Titanic 666(2022)

    as Mr. Wick

    Midcredits score: 37th percentile of all films

  • Scrambled (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2021)

    as Roman

  • Missing Link(2019)

    as Lord Roylott (voice)

    Midcredits score: 71st percentile of all films

  • Atomic Apocalypse(2018)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 12th percentile of all films

  • Starhunter ReduX (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    Show 1 episode · as Wayne Bartlett

  • The Orville(2017)

    Show 1 episode · as Man in Clerical Garb

    Midcredits score: 88th percentile of all shows

  • Chicanery(2017)

    as Gareth Foyle

    Midcredits score: 35th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Dragons: Race to the Edge(2015)

    Show 9 episodes · as Additional Voices (voice)

    Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all shows

  • Atlas Shrugged: Who Is John Galt?(2014)

    as Dr. Robert Stadler

    Midcredits score: 12th percentile of all films

  • You're the Worst(2014)

    Show 1 episode · as Nestor

    Midcredits score: 89th percentile of all shows

  • Haunting of the Innocent(2014)

    as Erik

    Midcredits score: 1st percentile of all films

  • A Snow Globe Christmas(2013)

    as Frank

    Midcredits score: 32nd percentile of all films

  • Complicity(2013)

    as Mr. Allusen

    Midcredits score: 7th percentile of all films

  • Sons of Liberty(2013)

    as Allister Salinger

    Midcredits score: 9th percentile of all films

  • Smokin' (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    as Mike

  • Dragons: Gift of the Night Fury(2011)

    as Misc Viking 2 (voice)

    Midcredits score: 92nd percentile of all films

  • Donna on Demand (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    as Tony

  • On Sight (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    Actor

  • Beowulf(2007)

    as Voice Performer (voice)

    Midcredits score: 46th percentile of all films

  • Chuck(2007)

    Show 1 episode · as MI-6 Agent

    Midcredits score: 93rd percentile of all shows

  • Mad Men(2007)

    Show 2 episodes · as Harold Ford

    Midcredits score: 98th percentile of all shows

  • Inland Empire(2006)

    as Producer

    Midcredits score: 81st percentile of all films

  • A Good Year(2006)

    as (voice)

    Midcredits score: 74th percentile of all films

  • Garfield: A Tail of Two Kitties(2006)

    as Additional Voice Cast (voice)

    Midcredits score: 18th percentile of all films

  • Lost Lake (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    as Dr. Cameron Beale

  • The Story of O: Untold Pleasures (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    as Sir Stephen

  • Alias(2001)

    Show 1 episode · as FTL Operative John Smythe

    Midcredits score: 71st percentile of all shows

  • Martial Law (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    Show 1 episode · as Dr. Avery Dekker

  • The Wild Thornberrys(1998)

    Show 1 episode · as Beefy Guard (voice) · as Lizard / Koala Wallah (voice) · as Raj (voice)

    Midcredits score: 33rd percentile of all shows

  • Something to Believe In(1998)

    as John (as Neil Dixon)

    Midcredits score: 51st percentile of all films

  • Sharpe: The Legend(1997)

    as Uxbridge

    Midcredits score: 91st percentile of all films

  • Cow and Chicken (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Show 1 episode · as Banana (voice)

  • I Am Weasel (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Show 1 episode · as Banana (voice)

  • Sharpe's Waterloo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as Henry William Paget, earl of Uxbridge

  • Romy and Michele's High School Reunion(1997)

    as Boutique Manager

    Midcredits score: 63rd percentile of all films

  • Gramps (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    as Alien Leader / Sphinx (voice)

  • Sliders(1995)

    Show 3 episodes · as Col. Angus Rickman

    Midcredits score: 73rd percentile of all shows

  • What a Cartoon! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    Show 1 episode · as Alien Leader / Sphinx (voice)

  • Gargoyles(1994)

    Show 2 episodes · as Canmore (voice) · as Griff (voice) · as King Duncan (voice) · as Prince Duncan (voice) · as Renaissance Hunter (voice)

    Midcredits score: 91st percentile of all shows

  • Iron Man(1994)

    Show 13 episodes · as Dreadknight (voice)

    Midcredits score: 27th percentile of all shows

  • Diagnosis Murder(1993)

    Show 1 episode · as Dr. Arthur Holbine

    Midcredits score: 48th percentile of all shows

  • Acapulco H.E.A.T.(1993)

    Show 1 episode · as Green Victory Agent

    Midcredits score: 8th percentile of all shows

  • Sharpe(1993)

    Show 1 episode · as Uxbridge

    Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all shows

  • She-Wolf of London (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    Show 20 episodes · as Dr. Ian Matheson

  • King of the Wind(1989)

    as Earl of Godolphin

    Midcredits score: 61st percentile of all films

  • Twin Peaks(1990)

    Show 1 episode · as George Bautzer

    Midcredits score: 98th percentile of all shows

  • A Ghost in Monte Carlo(1990)

    as Dupuis

    Midcredits score: 51st percentile of all films

  • The World of Eddie Weary (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    as Raymond Knight

  • Voice of the Heart(1989)

    as Nick Latimer

    Midcredits score: 41st percentile of all films

  • It Couldn't Happen Here(1987)

    as Pilot/Car Salesman/Coachman

    Midcredits score: 61st percentile of all films

  • Wall of Tyranny (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    as Rudi Donner

  • A Hazard of Hearts(1987)

    as Nicholas

    Midcredits score: 74th percentile of all films

  • Eat the Rich(1987)

    as Gerry

    Midcredits score: 46th percentile of all films

  • Lionheart(1987)

    as King Richard

    Midcredits score: 21st percentile of all films

  • Rockliffe's Babies (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    Show 1 episode · as Tooley

  • The Murders in the Rue Morgue(1986)

    as Adolphe Le Bon

    Midcredits score: 31st percentile of all films

  • Biggles: Adventures in Time(1986)

    as James 'Biggles' Bigglesworth

    Midcredits score: 34th percentile of all films

  • Matlock(1986)

    Show 2 episodes · as Anthony Stewart · as Tom Neville

    Midcredits score: 58th percentile of all shows

  • Sins(1986)

    Show 3 episodes · as Hubert De Ville

    Midcredits score: 52nd percentile of all shows

  • A.D. (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Show 5 episodes · as Valerius

  • The Winds of War (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    Show 1 episode · as Peters

  • Blake's 7(1978)

    Show 1 episode · as Avandir

    Midcredits score: 87th percentile of all shows

  • Secret Army(1977)

    Show 1 episode · as Phillips

    Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all shows

  • ITV Playhouse (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1967)

    Show 1 episode · as Phil Steele

Career shape

Star power in the 94th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 67 titles from 1967 to 2023; peak year 1986.

Highest rated

A Hazard of Hearts (1987)

Midcredits 74th

Most popular right now

Sins (1986)

Film career

19672023

Peak 1986 · fewer prominent film roles lately. Top draw in 1 MovieCove title. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

  • 1986Screen debut· Biggles
  • 1986First top-billed film· Biggles

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting66 of 67: 66 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score52ndOther crew1 of 67: 1 only other crew, 0 with another role

By decade

1960s1 · acting1970s2 · acting1980s13 · acting1990s21 · acting2000s11 · acting2010s14 · acting2020s5 · 4 acting · 1 crew

Billing

usually 13th · top billed in 15% of 13 roles
8606

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30; the columns are the share of top-billed roles in each era, 5-year spans from the year on the label, merged until each holds at least 5 roles.

How do Neil Dickson's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 44th percentile, the median of all 28; across their 12 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 35th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

35thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 12

Approval · how many liked their films

27thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 12

Reach · how many have seen their films

44thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 12

Midcredits score across 47 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up14
  • 50th to 74th12
  • 25th to 49th11
  • Below 25th10

Shape of the crowd

17 of their 47 titles are Mixed.

  • Universally Loved10
  • Loved with Detractors1
  • Divisive2
  • Cult Classic1
  • Crowd Pleaser13
  • Broadly Agreed3
  • Mixed17

Most divisive · actor

Atomic Apocalypse (2018)

95th percentile spread · 56% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Dragons: Race to the Edge (2015)

Midcredits 96th · 91% liked

Reviewers score the acting 52/100 in their films, across 10 reviewed titles; fans 65, detractors 34. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Who does Neil Dickson work with?

People who share at least 2 of Neil Dickson's MovieCove titles; John Hough shares the most, 2.