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Paul Jesson

Acting Born Jul 6, 1946 Hitchin, Hertfordshire, England, UK 58 credits
58
Total Credits
1975–2026
52 Years Career Span
21
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Paul Jesson works in acting. Born July 6, 1946 in Hitchin, Hertfordshire, England, UK. Archytele tracks 58 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.

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Known for

Film

The Children Act

as Humphrey
Film

Marrowbone

as Doctor

The Crown

as Sir Geoffrey Howe
Film

Mr. Turner

as William Turner Snr
Film

True Grit

as Professor Ernest Burrowes

Vera

as Dale Acreman
Film

Coriolanus

as Tribune Brutus
Film

Vera Drake

as Magistrate

Spooks

as Guy Facer

Foyle's War

as Godfrey Watson

The New Yogi Bear Show

as Ron
Film

The Evil Dead

as Lynton Pargeter

Frequent co-stars

George MacKay 1 shared title
Anya Taylor-Joy 1 shared title
Charlie Heaton 1 shared title
Mia Goth 1 shared title
Matthew Stagg 1 shared title
Nicola Harrison 1 shared title
Kyle Soller 1 shared title
Tom Fisher 1 shared title
Myra Kathryn Pearse 1 shared title
Robert Strange 1 shared title

Career timeline

Tender Loving CareThe Old Man & The Thief
Sitting
The Children Act
MarrowboneRSC Live: Coriolanus
The Crown
Chewing GumThe Trials of Jimmy RoseThe Sound of Music Live!
Mr. TurnerCloser to the Moon
Endeavour
National Theatre Live: Travelling Light
VeraCoriolanusNational Theatre Live: King Lear
The Bible: A History
Margaret
The Devil's Whore
Vera Drake
Working ShakespeareDanielle Cable: Eyewitness
SpooksFoyle's WarAll or Nothing
The Glass
Midsomer MurdersMidsomer Murders
Pie in the SkyThe Trial of Lord Lucan
Resnick: Rough Treatment
A Touch of FrostResnick: Lonely Hearts
Intimate ContactQuartermaine's Terms
A Very Peculiar Practice
Pity in HistoryLove's Labour's Lost
The Tragedy of Coriolanus
WidowsWidowsWidowsHenry VI Part 1The Tragedy of Richard III
Mike Leigh: Making PlaysHome Sweet Home
The Winter's TaleJoggersThe Muscle Market
The BBC Television Shakespeare
Clayhanger

Full Filmography

58 titles
  • Tender Loving Care (2026)
  • The Old Man & The Thief (2026) as Robert
  • Sitting (2021) as John
  • The Children Act (2018) as Humphrey
  • Marrowbone (2017) as Doctor
  • RSC Live: Coriolanus (2017) as Menenius
  • The Crown (2016) as Sir Geoffrey Howe
  • Chewing Gum (2015) as Noah
  • The Trials of Jimmy Rose (2015) as Roy Anderson
  • The Sound of Music Live! (2015) as Admiral von Schreiber
  • Mr. Turner (2014) as William Turner Snr
  • Closer to the Moon (2014) as Studio Manager
  • Endeavour (2013) as Professor Ernest Burrowes
  • National Theatre Live: Travelling Light (2012) as Maurice Montgomery
  • Vera (2011) as Dale Acreman
  • Coriolanus (2011) as Tribune Brutus
  • National Theatre Live: King Lear (2011) as Earl of Gloucester
  • The Bible: A History (2010)
  • Margaret (2009) as Kenneth Baker
  • The Devil's Whore (2008) as Bradshaw
  • Vera Drake (2004) as Magistrate
  • Working Shakespeare (2003)
  • Danielle Cable: Eyewitness (2003) as Brian Boyce
  • Spooks (2002) as Guy Facer
  • Foyle's War (2002) as Godfrey Watson
  • All or Nothing (2002) as Ron
  • The Glass (2001) as C.T.
  • Midsomer Murders (1997) as Lynton Pargeter
  • Midsomer Murders (1997) as Hector Bridges
  • Pie in the Sky (1994) as Chief Constable Stokes
  • The Trial of Lord Lucan (1994) as Det. Chief Supt. Ranson
  • Resnick: Rough Treatment (1993) as Det Chief Supt Jack Skelton
  • A Touch of Frost (1992) as DS Dorridge
  • Resnick: Lonely Hearts (1992) as Det Chief Supt Jack Skelton
  • Intimate Contact (1987) as Trevor Singleton
  • Quartermaine's Terms (1987) as Derek Meadle
  • A Very Peculiar Practice (1986) as P.R. Prettiman
  • Pity in History (1985) as Boys
  • Love's Labour's Lost (1985) as Costard
  • The Tragedy of Coriolanus (1984) as First Citizen
  • Widows (1983) as D.I. Alec Fuller
  • Widows (1983) as D.I. Fuller
  • Widows (1983) as DS Alec Fuller
  • Henry VI Part 1 (1983) as Second Messenger to King
  • The Tragedy of Richard III (1983) as George, Duke of Clarence
  • Henry VI Part 3 (1983) as George, Duke of Clarence
  • Henry VI Part 2 (1983) as John Holland / George Plantagenet
  • Cymbeline (1983) as Cloten
  • Acceptable Levels (1983) as Major Green
  • Mike Leigh: Making Plays (1982) as Self (archive footage)
  • Home Sweet Home (1982) as Man in Dressing Gown
  • The Winter's Tale (1981) as Clown
  • Joggers (1981) as Edgar
  • The Muscle Market (1981) as John
  • The BBC Television Shakespeare (1978)
  • Clayhanger (1976) as Tom Swetnam
  • Carry On Laughing (1975) as Messenger
  • Waiting at the Field Gate (1975) as Ron

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Paul Jesson best known for?

Paul Jesson is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Children Act (2018), Marrowbone (2017), The Crown (2016), Mr. Turner (2014).

When and where was Paul Jesson born?

Paul Jesson was born on July 6, 1946 in Hitchin, Hertfordshire, England, UK.

How many credits does Paul Jesson have?

Paul Jesson has accumulated over 58 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1975 to 2026.