What is Jimmy Thompson's latest movie?

Jimmy Thompson's most recent film is "Waterbikes" (1978).

Is Jimmy Thompson a good actor?

Jimmy Thompson has an average audience rating of 4.4/10 across 15 films on movieMx, with standout performances in Band of Thieves, Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines or How I Flew from London to Paris in 25 Hours 11 Minutes, Raising the Wind.

Jimmy Thompson

Q: What is the best movie of Jimmy Thompson?

According to audience ratings on movieMx, the best movie starring Jimmy Thompson is "Band of Thieves" with a rating of 7.2/10.

Q: How many movies has Jimmy Thompson acted in?

Jimmy Thompson has been featured in at least 15 major films. Their complete ranked filmography is listed on this page.

Acting

Updated: Apr 15, 2026

15Total Films

7.2 Highest Rated

Born: Oct 30, 1925

Birth Place: Halifax, Yorkshire, England, UK

Jimmy Thompson Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Jimmy Thompson reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 15 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 13% of Jimmy Thompson'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 Band of Thieves, which stands out as a key performance.

Best Jimmy Thompson Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Jimmy Thompson's career based on audience ratings.

★7.2

★7.2

Band of Thieves: A group of prisoners are encouraged to form a jazz band and vow to go straight when they are released to tour the countr

Band of Thieves

1962•Crime

★6.8

Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines or How I Flew from London to Paris in 25 Hours 11 Minutes (1965) movie poster

★6.8

Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines or How I Flew from London to Paris in 25 Hours 11 Minutes: In order to boost circulation of his newspaper, Lord Rawnsley announces an air race and offers £10,000 to the first pers

Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines or How I Flew from London to Paris in 25 Hours 11 Minutes

1965•Comedy

★6.2

★6.2

Raising the Wind: 'Carry On' director Gerald Thomas helms this comedy caper featuring early appearances by James Robertson Justice, Sid Ja

Raising the Wind

1961•Comedy

★6.2

★6.2

Carry On Regardless: After a bunch of no-hopers approaches an employment agency, the anarchy mounts as they do a series of odd jobs, includin

Carry On Regardless

1961•Comedy

★6.2

★6.2

No Love for Johnnie: Johnnie Byrne is a member of the British Parliament. In his 40s, he's feeling frustrated with his life and his personal

No Love for Johnnie

1961•Drama

Full Filmography

Every movie Jimmy Thompson has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1978	Waterbikes	Mayor	Flop	Similar →
1977	That's Carry On!	Sam Turner (archive footage) (uncredited)	Average	Similar →
1970	Doctor in Trouble	Dr. Houston	Flop	Similar →
1968	Iolanthe	Thomas, Earl Tolloller	Flop	Similar →
1968	Thark	Ronny Gamble	Flop	Similar →
1965	Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines or How I Flew from London to Paris in 25 Hours 11 Minutes	Photographer	Hit	Similar →
1964	Carry On Jack	Admiral Horatio Nelson	Average	Similar →
1962	Band of Thieves	Dandy	Hit	Similar →
1962	Carry On Cruising	Sam Turner	Average	Similar →
1961	Raising the Wind	Alex Spendlove	Average	Similar →
1961	Carry On Regardless	Mr. Delling	Average	Similar →
1961	No Love for Johnnie	Sheilah's Party Guest (uncredited)	Average	Similar →
1960	Doctor in Love	Doctor (uncredited)	Flop	Similar →
1959	The Man Who Liked Funerals	Lt. Alistair Hunter	Flop	Similar →
1958	The Whole Truth	First Assistant	Average	Similar →

Jimmy Thompson - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Jimmy Thompson?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jimmy Thompson is "Band of Thieves" with a rating of 7.2/10.

How many movies has Jimmy Thompson acted in?

Jimmy Thompson has been featured in at least 15 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Jimmy Thompson?

Other notable films include "Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines or How I Flew from London to Paris in 25 Hours 11 Minutes", "Raising the Wind", and "Carry On Regardless".