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.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Jack Watling reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Jack Watling'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 44% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Jack Watling remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Troughton in Tibet: Making 'The Abominable Snowmen', which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Jack Watling Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Jack Watling's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Jack Watling.
| 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 → |
| 2021 | Doctor Who: The Web of Fear - Episode 3 | Professor Travers (voice) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1995 | Downtime | Professor Travers | Flop | Similar → |
| 1974 | 11 Harrowhouse | Fitzmaurice | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | Father Dear Father | Bill Mossman | Flop | Similar → |
| 1972 | The Adventures of Barry McKenzie | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1972 | Franklin's Farm | Philip | 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 → |
| 1962 | Flat Two | Frank Leamington | Flop | Similar → |
| 1961 | Anna Karenina | Stiva Prince Oblonsky | Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | Nothing Barred | Peter Brewster | Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | Mary Had a Little... | Scott Raymond | Flop | 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 | Flop | 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 | Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | Mr. Arkadin | Marquis of Rutleigh | 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 | Flop | Similar → |
| 1953 | Meet Mr. Lucifer | Jim Norton | Flop | Similar → |
| 1953 | Flannelfoot | Frank Mitchell | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | Father's Doing Fine | Clifford Magill | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | Private Information | Hugh Carson | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | White Corridors | Dick Groom | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | The Naked Heart | Robert Gagnon | Flop | 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 | Average | Similar → |
| 1944 | The Way Ahead | Sgt. Buster | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | The Demi-Paradise | Tom | Average | 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 "Who Was Maddox?", "A Night to Remember", and "Doctor Who: The Web of Fear".