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Ernest Jay, actor
Actor

Ernest Jay: Movies & Filmography

films
17
on screen
1934–1957
Career at a glance

Ernest Jay's Career in Numbers

Ernest Jay's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Ernest Jay works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Tiger Bay (1934) to Doctor at Large (1957), and the 1950s were the busiest decade.

Ernest Jay Movies by Decade

  1. 1930s 5
  2. 1940s 5
  3. 1950s 7

The 1950s were Ernest Jay's busiest decade, with 7 films.

Ernest Jay Movies by Genre

  • Drama 6
  • Comedy 5
  • Crime 4
  • Romance 1
  • War 1

Drama is the genre Ernest Jay has worked in most, with 6 films, ahead of comedy (5).

Ernest Jay Career Milestones

First film
Tiger Bay 1934
Newest film
Doctor at Large 1957
17 credits

Ernest Jay Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Ernest Jay is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Works with

Who Ernest Jay Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Ernest Jay shares the most films with. James Robertson Justice comes first, with 3 films together, followed by Michael Gough (2).

FAQ

Ernest Jay: Questions & Answers

How many movies Ernest Jay has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.

How many movies has Ernest Jay been in?

Ernest Jay is credited on 17 films, from 1934 to 1957. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Ernest Jay's newest movie?

The most recent film on Ernest Jay's filmography is Doctor at Large (1957), in the role of Charles Hopcroft.

Who does Ernest Jay work with most often?

Ernest Jay shares the most films with James Robertson Justice (3 films), Michael Gough (2 films) and Raymond Huntley (2 films).

The Best Ernest Jay Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 17 credits.

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