Jack Watling
ActingAbout Jack Watling
Jack Watling is an English actor, who transitioned from a successful film career in the forties to an equally successful television career from the 1960s onwards. He is the father of the actress Deborah Watling.
Jack Watling Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Jack Watling reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Jack Watling's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 62% of Jack Watling's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Troughton in Tibet: Making 'The Abominable Snowmen', which stands out as a key performance.
Best Jack Watling Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Jack Watling's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Jack Watling has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Troughton in Tibet: Making 'The Abominable Snowmen' | Self (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | Doctor Who: The Abominable Snowmen | Professor Travers (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Downtime | Professor Travers | Average | Similar → |
| 1974 | 11 Harrowhouse | Fitzmaurice | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | Father Dear Father | Bill Mossman | Flop | Similar → |
| 1972 | The Adventures of Barry McKenzie | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1968 | Doctor Who: The Web of Fear | Professor Travers | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | Doctor Who: The Abominable Snowmen | Professor Travers | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | The Nanny | Dr. Medman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | Who Was Maddox? | Jack Heath | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | Anna Karenina | Stiva Prince Oblonsky | Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | Nothing Barred | Peter Brewster | Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | Three on a Spree | Mike Brewster | Average | Similar → |
| 1961 | Nearly a Nasty Accident | Flight Lt. Grogan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | Sink the Bismarck! | RNVR Signals Officer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | The Solitary Child | Cyril | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | Links of Justice | Edgar Mills | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | Chain of Events | Freddie | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | A Night to Remember | Fourth Officer Joseph Boxhall | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | Gideon's Day | Rev. Julian Small | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | The Birthday Present | Bill Thompson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | The Admirable Crichton | Treherne | Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | That Woman Opposite | Toby Lawes | Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | Reach for the Sky | Peel | Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | A Time to Kill | Dennis Willows | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | Windfall | John Lee | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | Mr. Arkadin | Marquis of Rutleigh | Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | The Golden Link | Bill Howard | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | Trouble in the Glen | Sammy Weller | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | The Sea Shall Not Have Them | Flying Officer Harding | Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | Dangerous Cargo | Tom Matthews | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | Meet Mr. Lucifer | Jim Norton | Flop | Similar → |
| 1953 | Flannelfoot | Frank Mitchell | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | Number Three | Bill Hollies | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | Father's Doing Fine | Clifford Magill | Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | Private Information | Hugh Carson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | White Corridors | Dick Groom | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | The Naked Heart | Robert Gagnon | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Once a Sinner | John Ross | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Under Capricorn | Winter | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | Quartet | Nicky Garnet (segment "The Facts of Life") | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | The Winslow Boy | Dickie Winslow | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | Easy Money | Dennis Stafford | Average | Similar → |
| 1947 | The Courtneys of Curzon Street | Teddy Courtney | Flop | Similar → |
| 1945 | Journey Together | John Aynesworth | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | The Way Ahead | Sgt. Buster | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | The Demi-Paradise | Tom | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | We Dive at Dawn | Navigating Officer - Lt. Gordon, R.N. | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | The Young Mr. Pitt | Atkinson | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | Sixty Glorious Years | Minor Role | Average | Similar → |
Jack Watling - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Jack Watling?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jack Watling is "Troughton in Tibet: Making 'The Abominable Snowmen'" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Jack Watling acted in?
Jack Watling has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Jack Watling?
Other notable films include "Number Three", "Links of Justice", and "Windfall".