Jason Watkins is best known for playing DCI Colin Sutton in *Manhunt*, Ken Bones in *The Crown*, and the voice of Toad in *The Wind in the Willows* TV series.
Films
- The Personal History of David CopperfieldMr. Wickfield2019
- The CorruptedDCI Baines2019
- CinderellaLord Pinkleton2015
- Get SantaPrison Governor2014
- How to Talk to Girls at PartiesDavid2017
- The Lost Honour of Christopher JefferiesChristopher Jefferies (film edit)2014
TV shows
- ManhuntDCI Colin Sutton2019–2021
- The CrownKenneth ‘Ken’ Harris (press secretary)2019
- W1ASimon Harwood2014–2017
- The Lost Honour of Christopher JefferiesChristopher Jefferies2014
- Being HumanHerrick (vampire leader)2009–2012
- The Wind in the WillowsToad (voice)2006–2008
- The PassportMark2021
- Inside No. 9Arthur (episode ‘Hurry Up and Wait’)2021
- The HalcyonNorman (hotel manager)2017
- Strange But True?Presenter (early career)1994–1997
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About Jason Watkins
Jason Watkins is a BAFTA-winning English actor with a wide-ranging career across stage, television, and film. He gained particular acclaim for his lead role as DCI Colin Sutton in the true-crime drama *Manhunt* and as the troubled children’s TV presenter in *The Lost Honour of Christopher Jefferies*. He is also recognised for his comic and dramatic work in shows such as *The Crown*, *W1A*, and…
FAQs
Has Jason Watkins won a BAFTA?
Yes, he won the 2015 BAFTA TV Award for Best Actor for his portrayal of Christopher Jefferies in *The Lost Honour of Christopher Jefferies*.
What is Jason Watkins’ most famous role?
Many critics and audiences consider his role as DCI Colin Sutton in the ITV drama *Manhunt* (about the hunt for serial killer Levi Bellfield) to be his most prominent recent role.
Was Jason Watkins in *Harry Potter*?
No, he was not in the *Harry Potter* films. He is sometimes confused with other actors. His main fantasy-genre role was the vampire Herrick in *Being Human*.
What did Jason Watkins play in *The Crown*?
He played Kenneth ‘Ken’ Harris, the Queen’s press secretary, during the season three episodes covering the 1970s.
Is Jason Watkins related to any other famous actor?
No, he is not closely related to any other well-known actor. His daughter Bessie died in 2021 from sepsis, which he has spoken about publicly.
Sources & where to watch: IMDb · Wikipedia · Where to watch (JustWatch UK) · Updated June 2026