Jim Davidson
Acting Born Dec 13, 1953 Kidbrooke, London, England 65 credits
Biography
Jim Davidson works in acting. Born December 13, 1953 in Kidbrooke, London, England. Archytele tracks 65 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Career timeline
Jim Davidson: Live and (Very Very) Risky
Laughter ClassThe Cancellation Of Jim Davidson
Jim Davidson - The Dirty Songs
Jim Davidson: From The Horses Mouth Live
20 Moments That Rocked Talent Shows
Jim Davidson: No Further Action - Back & Live
Big Brother's Bit on the SideCelebrity Big Brother's Bit on the SideI Had The X Factor... 25 Years Ago
The 100 Greatest Stand Ups 2010
Jim Davidson: If I Ruled the World
Commercial BreakdownJim Davidson: On The Offensive
Jim Davidson: The Devil Rides Out
Jim Davidson: In Your Face!
Colour Me KubrickJim Davidson: Full On!
Hell's KitchenSinderella Comes AgainSinderella Comes Again · WriterSinderella Comes Again · DirectorSinderella Comes Again · Producer
Thora Hird TributeJim Davidson: Vote For Jim!
Jim Davidson: Jim's Silver JubileeJim Davidson: Jim's Silver Jubilee · DirectorJim Davidson: Jim's Silver Jubilee · Executive ProducerJim Davidson: Jim's Silver Jubilee · Producer
Celebrity Big BrotherJim Davidson: Uncovered And Uncensored
Jim Davidson: Red, White & Very BlueJim Davidson: Red White and Very Blue
Boobs in the WoodAn Audience with Jim Davidson
Parkinson
Unseen Big Break
This LifeJim Davidson and 'The Boys' LiveJim Davidson and 'The Boys' Live · Director
Sinderella LiveSinderella Live · Writer
Room 101Jim Davidson: The First Farewell Tour
Jim Davidson: The Truth, The Whole Truth
Jim Davidson: Something Old, something new, something borrowed, something.....
Pebble MillBig Break
This Morning
Home James!
A Tribute to Tommy Cooper
Full Filmography
65 titles- Jim Davidson: Live and (Very Very) Risky (2025)
- Laughter Class (2024)
- The Cancellation Of Jim Davidson (2024) as Self
- Jim Davidson - The Dirty Songs (2023)
- Jim Davidson: From The Horses Mouth Live (2022)
- 20 Moments That Rocked Talent Shows (2015) as Self - Contestant, Hell's Kitchen 2007
- Jim Davidson: No Further Action - Back & Live (2014) as Self
- Big Brother's Bit on the Side (2011) as Self
- Celebrity Big Brother's Bit on the Side (2011) as Self
- I Had The X Factor... 25 Years Ago (2011) as Self - 1986 Judge (archive footage)
- The 100 Greatest Stand Ups 2010 (2010)
- Jim Davidson: If I Ruled the World (2009) as Himself
- Commercial Breakdown (2008)
- Jim Davidson: On The Offensive (2008) as Himself
- Jim Davidson: The Devil Rides Out (2007) as Himself
- Jim Davidson: In Your Face! (2006) as Himself
- Colour Me Kubrick (2005) as Lee Pratt
- Jim Davidson: Full On! (2005) as Himself
- Hell's Kitchen (2004)
- Sinderella Comes Again (2004) as Buttons
- Sinderella Comes Again (2004) Writer
- Sinderella Comes Again (2004) Director
- Sinderella Comes Again (2004) Producer
- Sinderella Comes Again - Backstage (2004) as Buttons
- Sinderella Comes Again - Backstage (2004) Producer
- Thora Hird Tribute (2003) as Self (archive footage, uncredited)
- Jim Davidson: Vote For Jim! (2003) as Himself
- Jim Davidson: Jim's Silver Jubilee (2002) as Self
- Jim Davidson: Jim's Silver Jubilee (2002) Director
- Jim Davidson: Jim's Silver Jubilee (2002) Executive Producer
- Jim Davidson: Jim's Silver Jubilee (2002) Producer
- Celebrity Big Brother (2001) as Self
- Jim Davidson: Uncovered And Uncensored (2001) as Himself
- Jim Davidson: Red, White & Very Blue (2000) as Himself
- Jim Davidson: Red White and Very Blue (2000)
- Boobs in the Wood (1999) as Sir Richard 'Big Dick' Dangling, The Sheriff of Nottingham
- An Audience with Jim Davidson (1999)
- Parkinson (1998) as Self
- Unseen Big Break (1997)
- This Life (1996) as Quiz show host (uncredited)
- Jim Davidson and 'The Boys' Live (1996) as Jim Davidson
- Jim Davidson and 'The Boys' Live (1996) Director
- Sinderella Live (1995) as Buttons
- Sinderella Live (1995) Writer
- Room 101 (1994) as Self
- Jim Davidson: The First Farewell Tour (1994) as Self
- Jim Davidson: The Truth, The Whole Truth (1993) as Self
- Jim Davidson: Something Old, something new, something borrowed, something..... (1992) as Himself
- Pebble Mill (1991) as Self
- Big Break (1991) as Self - Host
- This Morning (1988) as Self
- Home James! (1987)
- A Tribute to Tommy Cooper (1986) as Self
- A Zed & Two Noughts (1985) as Joshua Plate
- Up the Elephant and Round the Castle (1983) as James 'Jim' London
- Wogan (1982) as Self
- Jim Davidson's Falklands Special (1982)
- Question Time (1979) as Self - Panellist
- The Jim Davidson Show (1979)
- Tiswas (1974)
- Rainbow (1972) as Himself
- The Generation Game (1971)
- Proper Comedians
- Proper Comedians Creator
- Jim Davidson Xposed as Himself
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Jim Davidson best known for?
Jim Davidson is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Big Brother's Bit on the Side (2011), Fireworks (1997), Airplane! (1980), Celebrity Big Brother (2001).
When and where was Jim Davidson born?
Jim Davidson was born on December 13, 1953 in Kidbrooke, London, England.
How many credits does Jim Davidson have?
Jim Davidson has accumulated over 65 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1971 to 2025.
What is Jim Davidson's background in cinema and television?
James Cameron Davidson is an English stand-up comedian. He hosted the television shows Big Break and The Generation Game. He also developed adult pantomime shows such as Boobs in the Wood and Sinderella.
Jim Davidson by the numbers
65credits
43films
22TV series
1971–2025active years
Age in their best-rated roles
- The Generation Game (1971) — aged about 17
- Tiswas (1974) — aged about 20
- Sinderella Live (1995) as Buttons — aged about 41
- This Life (1996) as Quiz show host (uncredited) — aged about 42
- A Zed & Two Noughts (1985) as Joshua Plate — aged about 31
- Rainbow (1972) as Himself — aged about 18
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