Jean Heywood

Acting

Freshness: Jan 13, 2026

18Total Films

10.0 Highest Rated

Born: Jul 15, 1921

Birth Place: Northumberand, England, UK

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Jean Heywood reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 18 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Jean Heywood's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 22% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Jean Heywood remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Dad, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Jean Heywood Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Jean Heywood's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0

★10.0

Dad — Lucy Gannon (Soldier, Soldier, Bramwell, Trip Trap) has written Dad, the poignant story of Larry James (Richard Briers),

Dad

2005•Drama

★7.6

★7.6

Billy Elliot — County Durham, England, 1984. The miners' strike has started and the police have started coming up from Bethnal Green, s

Billy Elliot

2000•Drama

★7.6

★7.6

Our Day Out — When a teacher takes a group of troubled school children on a school trip to Conwy in Wales, the children understand lif

Our Day Out

1977•Comedy

★7.0

★7.0

Sakharov — Biography of Russian physicist & dissident Andrei Sakharov focuses on his first acts in his civil rights.

Sakharov

1984•Drama

★6.0

★6.0

The Last Musketeer — Steve McTear, a gifted fencer, tries to distance himself from the violent criminal activities of his family. When he fin

The Last Musketeer

2000•Thriller

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Jean Heywood.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2005	Dad	Jeannie James	Super Hit	Similar →
2002	Flesh and Blood	Ethel Broughton	Flop	Similar →
2000	Billy Elliot	Grandma	Super Hit	Similar →
2000	The Last Musketeer	Flo	Average	Similar →
1998	Gunslinger's Revenge	Miss Comet	Flop	Similar →
1997	The Locksmith	Irma Moore	Flop	Similar →
1996	I Bring You Frankincense	Grandma	Flop	Similar →
1996	Trip Trap	-	Flop	Similar →
1994	White Goods	Doe	Average	Similar →
1990	Missing Persons	Edith Cross	Flop	Similar →
1984	Sakharov	Sakharov's Secretary	Hit	Similar →
1983	Red Monarch	Sopha	Flop	Similar →
1978	Night People	Sarah	Flop	Similar →
1977	Our Day Out	Mrs. Kay	Super Hit	Similar →
1977	Daft Mam Blues	Gladys	Flop	Similar →
1975	The Healing	Mary	Flop	Similar →
1973	The Medium	Alice	Flop	Similar →
1973	Land of Green Ginger	Mrs. Brown	Flop	Similar →

Jean Heywood - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Jean Heywood?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jean Heywood is "Dad" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Jean Heywood acted in?

Jean Heywood has been featured in at least 18 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Jean Heywood?

Other notable films include "Billy Elliot", "Our Day Out", and "Sakharov".