Jean Heywood - Actor Profile

Jean Heywood

Acting
Updated: Apr 19, 2026
17Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jul 15, 1921
Birth Place: Northumberand, England, UK

Jean Heywood Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Jean Heywood reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 17 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Jean Heywood's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 24% of Jean Heywood'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 Dad, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Jean Heywood Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Jean Heywood's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0
Dad (2005) movie poster
★10.0

Dad: Lucy Gannon (Soldier, Soldier, Bramwell, Trip Trap) has written Dad, the poignant story of Larry James (Richard Briers),

Dad

2005•Drama
★7.6
Billy Elliot (2000) movie poster
★7.6

Billy Elliot: County Durham, England, 1984. The miners' strike has started and the police have started coming up from Bethnal Green, s

Billy Elliot

2000•Drama
★7.6
Our Day Out (1977) movie poster
★7.6

Our Day Out: When a teacher takes a group of troubled school children on a school trip to Conwy in Wales, the children understand lif

Our Day Out

1977•Comedy
★7.0
Sakharov (1984) movie poster
★7.0

Sakharov: Biography of Russian physicist & dissident Andrei Sakharov focuses on his first acts in his civil rights.

Sakharov

1984•Drama
★6.0
The Last Musketeer (2000) movie poster
★6.0

The Last Musketeer: Steve McTear, a gifted fencer, tries to distance himself from the violent criminal activities of his family. When he fin

The Last Musketeer

2000•Thriller

Full Filmography

Every movie Jean Heywood has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2005 Dad Jeannie James Super Hit Similar →
2002 Flesh and Blood Ethel Broughton Flop Similar →
2000 Billy Elliot Grandma Super Hit Similar →
2000 The Last Musketeer Flo Average Similar →
1998 Gunslinger's Revenge Miss Comet Flop Similar →
1996 I Bring You Frankincense Grandma Flop Similar →
1996 Trip Trap - Flop Similar →
1994 White Goods Doe Average Similar →
1990 Missing Persons Edith Cross Flop Similar →
1984 Sakharov Sakharov's Secretary Hit Similar →
1983 Red Monarch Sopha Flop Similar →
1978 Night People Sarah Flop Similar →
1977 Our Day Out Mrs. Kay Super Hit Similar →
1977 Daft Mam Blues Gladys Flop Similar →
1975 The Healing Mary Flop Similar →
1973 The Medium Alice Flop Similar →
1973 Land of Green Ginger Mrs. Brown Flop Similar →

Jean Heywood - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Jean Heywood?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jean Heywood is "Dad" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Jean Heywood acted in?

Jean Heywood has been featured in at least 17 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Jean Heywood?

Other notable films include "Billy Elliot", "Our Day Out", and "Sakharov".

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