Jane Wood

Acting

Freshness: Jan 22, 2026

26Total Films

8.0 Highest Rated

Born: Feb 25, 1943

Birth Place: Warwick, Warwickshire, England, UK

About Jane Wood

Jane Wood is (born 25 February 1943) is an English actress. She is married to fellow actor Dave Hill.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Jane Wood reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 26 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Jane Wood'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 35% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Jane Wood remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Witches and the Grinnygog, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Jane Wood Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Jane Wood's career based on audience ratings.

★8.0

The Witches and the Grinnygog (1983) movie poster

★8.0

The Witches and the Grinnygog: An ancient church is being dismantled and moved to a new location, stone by stone. One of the gargoyles from the stones

The Witches and the Grinnygog

1983•Fantasy

★7.4

★7.4

Sitting in Limbo: Anthony Bryan and his personal struggle to be accepted as a British Citizen during the Windrush immigration scandal.

Sitting in Limbo

2020•Drama

★7.2

★7.2

Vera Drake: Abortionist Vera Drake finds her beliefs and practices clash with the mores of 1950s Britain – a conflict that leads to

Vera Drake

2004•Drama

★7.1

★7.1

Legend: Suave, charming and volatile, Reggie Kray and his unstable twin brother Ronnie start to leave their mark on the London u

Legend

2015•Crime

★7.1

★7.1

Persuasion: Living with her snobby family on the brink of bankruptcy, Anne Elliot is an unconforming woman with modern sensibilities

Persuasion

1995•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Jane Wood.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2023	Lord of Misrule	Ida Tremlow	Average	Similar →
2023	To Nowhere	Nan	Flop	Similar →
2020	Sitting in Limbo	Sybil	Hit	Similar →
2015	Legend	Violet Kray	Hit	Similar →
2004	Vera Drake	Prisoner	Hit	Similar →
2003	She Stoops to Conquer	Mrs. Hardcastle	Flop	Similar →
2002	Harold Shipman: Doctor Death	Kath Shaw	Hit	Similar →
2000	The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Love's Sweet Song	Chairwoman	Flop	Similar →
2000	Hero of the Hour	Mo	Average	Similar →
1997	Cold Enough for Snow	Heather	Hit	Similar →
1995	Persuasion	Nurse Rooke	Hit	Similar →
1989	Ball-Trap On The Cote Sauvage	Mrs. In-The-Trade	Flop	Similar →
1989	First and Last	Hill Farmer's Wife	Hit	Similar →
1989	Precious Bane	Mrs. Sam	Average	Similar →
1988	The Raggedy Rawney	Vie	Flop	Similar →
1986	Good As Gold	Gillian Southern	Flop	Similar →
1986	The Russian Soldier	Julie Garrett	Flop	Similar →
1984	Sakharov	Witness at Trial	Hit	Similar →
1984	Lassiter	Mary Becker	Flop	Similar →
1984	She'll Be Wearing Pink Pyjamas	June	Flop	Similar →
1983	The Witches and the Grinnygog	Mrs. Firkettle	Super Hit	Similar →
1980	The Adventures of Frank: Seeds of Ice	Mrs. Chancer	Flop	Similar →
1980	The Adventures of Frank: Everybody's Fiddling Something	Mrs. Chancer	Flop	Similar →
1972	A Day Out	Wife	Flop	Similar →
1972	Just in Time for Christmas	Young Mother	Flop	Similar →
1972	The Ragman's Daughter	Tony's Wife	Flop	Similar →

Jane Wood - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Jane Wood?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jane Wood is "The Witches and the Grinnygog" with a rating of 8.0/10.

How many movies has Jane Wood acted in?

Jane Wood has been featured in at least 26 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Jane Wood?

Other notable films include "Sitting in Limbo", "Vera Drake", and "Legend".