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Jack Watson

Actor · Died July 4, 1999, aged 84 · Thorney, Cambridgeshire, England, UK

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Jack Watson (15 May 1915 – 4 July 1999), was an English actor who appeared in many British films and television dramas from the 1950s onwards. Description above from the Wikipedia article Jack Watson, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia

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Biography from TMDB.

Born
May 14, 1915
Died
July 4, 1999 (aged 84)
From
Thorney, Cambridgeshire, England, UK
Works as
Actor
Titles
32 on Motif · 90 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 39 days to Oct 28Down 38% in 30 days

What are Jack Watson's films like?

Across their 20 Motif titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Survival and Morality.

Genres

Drama8 titlesTypical Motif score: 64th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Drama movies
Action4 titlesTypical Motif score: 66th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Action movies
Horror3 titlesTypical Motif score: 29th percentile
: browse their Horror movies
Adventure2 titlesTypical Motif score: 44th percentile
: browse their Adventure movies
Comedy2 titlesTypical Motif score: 35th percentile
: browse their Comedy movies

Their Motif films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Motif 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
Survival
26%
Morality
21%
Bonds
14%
Self
11%
Society
11%
Power
10%
Ideas
6%
Survival6 titles, browse their movies with this themeLoyalty5 titles, browse their movies with this themeAmbition3 titles, browse their movies with this themeWar2 titles, browse their movies with this themeCommunity3 titles, browse their movies with this themeDeception3 titles, browse their movies with this themeGrief2 titles, browse their movies with this themeTradition vs change2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 20 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Serious: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their serious movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

A split, not a type: Light 5 · Serious 6 · Dark 9

Stylized: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their stylized movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

Grounded 9 · Stylized 9 · Heightened 2

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

Gentle 3 · Charged 9 · Intense 8

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

Steady 7 · Shifting 11 · Whiplash 2

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

Straight-faced 14 · Some laughs 5 · Funny 1

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 9 · Even-paced 10 · Relentless 1

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

Casual 6 · Engaged 14 · Full focus 0

Affecting: How much it costs you emotionally; whether you need recovery time. Browse their affecting movies.
Demand · Emotional cost
easyheavy

Easy watch 6 · Affecting 10 · Heavy 4

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 15 · Open-ended 4 · Ambiguous 1

Roles they play

5 analyzed roles

Usually the Herald: 2 of 5 analyzed roles.

Herald
2 of 5
Mentor
2 of 5
Shadow
1 of 5

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
14
Melancholic
10
Dread
5
Thrilling
5
Warm
3
Other
14

How their films linger

Bittersweet10 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteUnsettling5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFun4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteRousing4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteWistful4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteThought-provoking4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 2 with a twist

  • Happy5
  • Bittersweet11
  • Tragic3
  • Ambiguous1

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 Jack Watson's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 16 of their 32 Motif titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Tubi (11).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Jack Watson's titles on Motif; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Motif 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

90 credits, 32 with a Motif page.

  • Inside the Tower (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2015)

    as Hamp(archive footage)

  • The Second Coming (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2003)

    Show 2 episodes · as Alex Morris

  • Common As Muck (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1994)

    Show 1 episode · as Vernon

  • Heartbeat(1992)

    Show 1 episode · as Tom Abbott

    Motif score: 59th percentile of all shows

  • Little Sir Nicholas (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1990)

    Show 6 episodes · as Robinson

  • A Taste for Death (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1988)

    Show 1 episode · as Henry

  • Miss Marple: Sleeping Murder (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1987)

    Show 2 episodes · as Mr. Foster

  • Edge of Darkness (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1985)

    Show 4 episodes · as James Godbolt

  • Christopher Columbus (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1985)

    Show 4 episodes · as Padre Marcena

  • Dempsey and Makepeace (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1985)

    Show 1 episode · as Terence Harris

  • Diana (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1984)

    Show 4 episodes · as Uncle Mark

  • Heather Ann (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1983)

    as Len

  • The Climber (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1983)

    Show 6 episodes · Actor

  • Marco Polo (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1982)

    Show 1 episode · as Vecchio marinaio

  • Tangiers (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1982)

    as Donovan

  • Into the Labyrinth (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1981)

    Show 1 episode · as Davy Crockett

  • Masada (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1981)

    Show 2 episodes · as Decurion

  • The Sea Wolves(1980)

    as Maclean

    Motif score: 49th percentile of all films

  • The Enigma Files (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1980)

    Show 1 episode · as Jack Blandy

  • North Sea Hijack(1980)

    as Captain Olafson

    Motif score: 58th percentile of all films

  • Minder (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1979)

    Show 1 episode · as Hammer

  • Kidnapped (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1979)

    Show 1 episode · as Andie

  • A Horseman Riding By (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1978)

    Show 3 episodes · as Norman Eveleigh

  • Queen of a Distant Country (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1978)

    as Ken

  • The Wild Geese(1978)

    as RSM Sandy Young

    Motif score: 75th percentile of all films

  • All Creatures Great & Small(1978)

    Show 1 episode · as Cranford · as Hilary Mottram

    Motif score: 94th percentile of all shows

  • Treasure Island (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1977)

    Show 4 episodes · as Billy Bones

  • The Purple Taxi(1977)

    as Sean

    Motif score: 59th percentile of all films

  • Rob Roy (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1977)

    Show 6 episodes · as Morris

  • Schizo(1976)

    as William Haskin

    Motif score: 33rd percentile of all films

  • The Georgian House (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1976)

    Show 7 episodes · as Ellis

  • Sky (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1975)

    Show 7 episodes · as Major Briggs

  • The Hanged Man (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1975)

    Show 1 episode · as Douglas MacKinnon

  • King Arthur, the Young Warlord(1975)

    as Llud

    Motif score: 37th percentile of all films

  • Churchill's People (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1974)

    Show 1 episode · as Jop

  • The Four Musketeers(1974)

    as Busigny

    Motif score: 76th percentile of all films

  • Graceless Go I (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1974)

    as Doctor Stein

  • 11 Harrowhouse(1974)

    as Miller

    Motif score: 50th percentile of all films

  • Juggernaut(1974)

    as Chief Engineer Malicent

    Motif score: 65th percentile of all films

  • From Beyond the Grave(1974)

    as Sir Michael Sinclair

    Motif score: 67th percentile of all films

  • Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1973)

    Show Actor

  • Arthur of the Britons (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1972)

    Show 24 episodes · as Llud

  • Tower of Evil(1972)

    as Hamp Gurney

    Motif score: 29th percentile of all films

  • Kidnapped(1971)

    as James Stewart

    Motif score: 51st percentile of all films

  • Upstairs, Downstairs(1971)

    Show 1 episode · as McKay

    Motif score: 88th percentile of all shows

  • Justice (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1971)

    Show 1 episode · as Frederick Watson

  • The McKenzie Break(1970)

    as General Kerr

    Motif score: 59th percentile of all films

  • Every Home Should Have One(1970)

    as McLaughlin

    Motif score: 19th percentile of all films

  • Rest in Peace, Uncle Fred (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1970)

    as Rev. Beaumont

  • Manhunt (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1970)

    Show 3 episodes · as Zander

  • The Main Chance (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1969)

    Show 2 episodes · as Charles Arkwright · as Harry Selby

  • Please Sir!(1968)

    Show 1 episode · as Barker

    Motif score: 45th percentile of all shows

  • Decline and Fall... of a Birdwatcher(1968)

    as Gallery Warder

    Motif score: 23rd percentile of all films

  • The Strange Affair(1968)

    as Quince

    Motif score: 44th percentile of all films

  • The Devil's Brigade(1968)

    as Cpl. Peacock

    Motif score: 72nd percentile of all films

  • Tobruk(1967)

    as Sgt. Maj. Jack Tyne

    Motif score: 56th percentile of all films

  • Grand Prix(1966)

    as Jeff Jordan

    Motif score: 90th percentile of all films

  • Don't Utter a Note (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1966)

    as Arnold

  • The Idol (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1966)

    as Police Inspector

  • The Night Caller (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1965)

    as The Sergeant

  • BBC Play of the Month (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1965)

    Show 1 episode · as Capt. La Hire

  • The Troubleshooters (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1965)

    Show 1 episode · as Archie Turner

  • The Hill(1965)

    as Jock McGrath

    Motif score: 97th percentile of all films

  • Moving On (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1965)

    Actor

  • The Gorgon(1964)

    as Ratoff

    Motif score: 58th percentile of all films

  • The Wednesday Play (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1964)

    Show 1 episode · as Rev. Beaumont

  • Master Spy (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1964)

    as Captain Foster

  • Detective (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1964)

    Show 1 episode · as Charlie

  • Five to One (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1963)

    as Inspector Davis

  • Festival (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1963)

    Show 1 episode · as Strength

  • Sergeant Cork (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1963)

    Show 1 episode · as Sergeant Jones

  • This Sporting Life(1963)

    as Len Miller

    Motif score: 92nd percentile of all films

  • On the Beat (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1962)

    as Police Sergeant

  • Man of the World (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1962)

    Show 1 episode · as Inspector Melton

  • Out of the Fog (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1962)

    as Sgt. Tracey

  • Time to Remember (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1962)

    as Inspector Bolam

  • Z-Cars (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1962)

    Show 2 episodes · Actor

  • Fate Takes a Hand(1961)

    as Bulldog

    Motif score: 30th percentile of all films

  • Konga(1961)

    as Supt. Brown

    Motif score: 5th percentile of all films

  • The Man Out There (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1961)

    as Colonel

  • The Avengers (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1961)

    Show 2 episodes · as Hopper

  • Coronation Street(1960)

    Show 109 episodes · as Bill Gregory

    Motif score: 14th percentile of all shows

  • The Man Who Was Nobody (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1960)

    as Police Inspector

  • Peeping Tom(1960)

    as Chief Insp. Gregg

    Motif score: 94th percentile of all films

  • No Hiding Place (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1959)

    Show 2 episodes · Actor

  • Edgar Wallace Mysteries (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1959)

    Show 1 episode · as Inspector Davis

  • Armchair Theatre (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1956)

    Show 1 episode · as Colonel · as Mr. Frost

  • Captain Horatio Hornblower(1951)

    as Capt. Sylvester (uncredited)

    Motif score: 90th percentile of all films

  • The Girl of the Canal(1945)

    as Lockkeeper (uncredited)

    Motif score: 69th percentile of all films

  • My Little Eye (not in the Motif catalog yet)

    as Old Man

Career shape

Star power in the 96th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 90 titles, 89 of them dated from 1945 to 2015; peak year 1973.

Biggest box office

North Sea Hijack (1980)

$3M worldwide

Highest rated

The Hill (1965)

Motif 97th

Most popular right now

Peeping Tom (1960)

Film career

19452015

Peak 1973 · at the high point of their film career. Top draw in 1 Motif 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.

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting90 of 90: 90 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Motif score59th

By decade

1940s1 · acting1950s4 · acting1960s34 · acting1970s30 · acting1980s15 · acting1990s3 · acting2000s1 · acting2010s1 · acting

Billing

usually 8th · top billed in 0% of 21 roles
606575

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 Motif score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on Motif, 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 Jack Watson's films land?

Their typical Motif film has a Motif score in the 58th percentile, the median of all 27; across their 20 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 58th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

58thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 20

Approval · how many liked their films

51stpercentile
Typical film, the median of 20

Reach · how many have seen their films

56thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 20

Motif score across 32 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up9
  • 50th to 74th12
  • 25th to 49th7
  • Below 25th4

Shape of the crowd

17 of their 32 titles are Crowd Pleasers.

  • Universally Loved5
  • Universally Panned1
  • Cult Classic1
  • Crowd Pleaser17
  • Broadly Agreed2
  • Mixed6

Most divisive · actor

Coronation Street (1960)

87th percentile spread · 30% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

The Hill (1965)

Motif 97th · 88% liked

Reviewers score the acting 69/100 in their films, across 19 reviewed titles; fans 77, detractors 46. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on Motif; 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 Motif score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their Motif 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.

Is Jack Watson's work okay for kids?

Across up to 7 Motif titles with content scores, 1 of the 3 categories sits near the median of all films.

Their medianMedian of all filmsMiddle 80% of their titles
Sex & Nudity7 titles15–68 · median 33 · mildnear the median of all filmsMedian of all films: 31
Profanity3 titlesmedian 55 · moderateMedian of all films: 35
Frightening / Intense4 titlesmedian 58 · moderateMedian of all films: 39

Severity 0–100 from the Content Guide. Categories with under 10 votes on a title are not counted. The band's colour is the severity of their median, named beside it.

Who does Jack Watson work with?

People who share at least 2 of Jack Watson's Motif titles, grouped by what they did on them; Andrew V. McLaglen shares the most, 3.

Directors

Actors

Composers and cinematographers

Producers

Mixed roles