Jason Watkins(I)

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Jason Watkins was born on 28 October 1966 in Albrighton, Shropshire, England, UK. He is an actor, known for The Crown (2016), Des (2020) and The Lost Honour of Christopher Jefferies (2014). He has been married to Clara Francis since January 2014. They have three children. He was previously married to Caroline Harding.

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Won 1 BAFTA Award
- 3 wins & 2 nominations total

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Known for

The Crown

8.6

TV Series

Harold Wilson

Des

7.6

TV Mini Series

Brian Masters

The Lost Honour of Christopher Jefferies

7.9

TV Mini Series

Christopher Jefferies

McDonald & Dodds

7.6

TV Series

DS Dodds

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Actor

The Phoenician Scheme
6.9
- Notary
- 2025
The Game
6.4
TV Mini Series
- Huw Miller
- 2025
Torchwood
9.1
Podcast Series
- Nicholas
- Emlyn Cook (voice)
- 2024–2025
Batman: Caped Crusader
7.2
TV Series
- Alfred Pennyworth
- Carnival Barker
- Guard 1 (voice)
- 2024
Inside No. 9
8.5
TV Series
- Jason Watkins
- Kevin
- 2017–2024
Coma
6.5
TV Mini Series
- Simon
- 2024
McDonald & Dodds
7.6
TV Series
- DS Dodds
- 2020–2024
Doctor Who: The Eighth Doctor Adventures
7.4
Podcast Series
- Al Norton (voice)
- 2023
Archie
7.0
TV Mini Series
- Stanley Fox
- 2023
Scandaleusement vôtre
7.0
- Mr. Treading
- 2023
The One Note Man
6.4
Short
- One Note Man
- 2023
The Catch
5.8
TV Mini Series
- Ed
- 2023
A Ghost Story for Christmas
6.9
TV Series
- Mr. Wraxhall
- 2022
SAS Rogue Heroes
8.2
TV Series
- Winston Churchill
- 2022
Doctor Who: Peladon
7.5
Podcast Series
- Chancellor Barok (voice)
- 2022

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Personal details

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Height
- 1.68 m
Born
- October 28, 1966
- Albrighton, Shropshire, England, UK
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Children
- Freddie Watkins
Parents
Other works
His National Theatre credits include: "Inadmissable Evidence" by John Osborne (1993), "Diggory" in Oliver Goldsmith's "She Stoops to Conquer", in rep with "A Laughing Matter" by 'April de Angelis' in which he played "David Garrick" (2002, also tour), "Brooks" in "Landscape with Weapon", a new play by Joe Penhall (2007).

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Trivia
He can walk on his hands, and does so every week since a young man. At his wedding, during the reception he walked to his new wife on his hands with a rose between his toes that his son put there.

Quotes
Mike Leigh inspired me into becoming an actor. Inspired me when I worked with him. And inspires me now.

FAQ

How old is Jason Watkins?
58 years old
When was Jason Watkins born?
October 28, 1966
Where was Jason Watkins born?
Albrighton, Shropshire, England, UK
How tall is Jason Watkins?
5 feet 6 inches, or 1.68 meters
What is Jason Watkins known for?
McDonald & Dodds, Des, The Lost Honour of Christopher Jefferies, and The Crown