Acting

Jan Wilson

Cardenden, Fife, Scotland, UK

Acting credits

City Lights: Pure Dead Brilliant poster
NR

A nostalgic look back at City Lights, the iconic Scottish sitcom that captured the spirit of 1980s Scotland, featuring the writer, cast and the famous faces it inspired

City Lights: Pure Dead Brilliant

2025

No artwork available
NR

Colin McBain loses his hair, his voice and his best friend.

Baldy McBain

2004

A Sense of Freedom poster
6.5

The true story of Jimmy Boyle, who was reputed to be Scotland's most violent man.

A Sense of Freedom

1985

A Woman in Winter poster
7.5

An astronomer enters into a destructive affair with a photographer.

A Woman in Winter

2007

Knowing The Score poster
NR

Graeme has musical talent and is struggling to be allowed to express it. Lois is being pushed by her mother into solo parts in the girls' choir. Together they have to perform at a competitive concert while parents and supporters keep score.

Knowing The Score

1986

Just a Boys' Game poster
9.0

Jake lives in the shadow of his dying grandfather, who was once the town's toughest hard man. Despite their hatred of each other, Jake's sole aim is to be as tough as the old man was. One day in Jake's life, as he drifts, drinks and fights, leads to a bleak realisation.

Just a Boys' Game

1979

Hidden Homicide poster
5.1

A novelist wakes up with a gun in his hand and a corpse in the house he woke up in. He doesn't remember how he got there or even if he committed the killing.

Hidden Homicide

1959

The Bevellers poster
NR

An ambitious apprentice glassmaker clashes with his new colleagues in a Glasgow workshop.

The Bevellers

1974

No artwork available
NR

This short film takes place in a tacky disco, which is the setting for a wedding reception. Kelly Marie (Jenny McCrindle) is a jilted bride whose husband has just left her for another woman. She goes to the ladies room and tries to remove her wedding ring. Her mother Lulu (Karen Dunbar), aunt Ruby (Jan Wilson) and friend Gracie (Kay Galle) follow her into the ladies room, but are unable to offer any constructive advice. A drunk girl (Jenny Foulds) named Adele bursts into the room suddenly and passes out before saying anything. Kelly Marie calls for an ambulance as the other women try to revive Adele. This life or death drama places Kelly Marie's problems into perspective.

Rice Paper Stars

2000

No artwork available
NR

The day to day running of an electricity showroom.

Come Away In

1973