About Jay Newton
Jay Newton was an actor and television actor.
Jay Newton is a Scottish actor who has appeared in Shetland, River City and Our Ladies. He is possibly best known for starring as Alan opposite Alan Cumming in the short film Sleazy Tiger which earned him the Best Actor accolade at the 2025 edition of the Iris Prize festival. The film premiered at the 2025 edition of the Edinburgh International Film Festival.
Filmography
Film Year Title Role Notes 2019 Our Ladies Malkie Murphy 2020 Marionette Young man at accident Short Film 2023 Glasgow Town Suspect Short Film 2024 Eighty-Six Danny Short Film 2025 Sleazy Tiger Alan Short Film
Television Year Title Role Notes 2007 River City Sean Anderson 1 Episode 2009 Half Moon Investigations Callum 1 Episode 2017 Clique Party Goer 1 episode 2023 Payback PC Francis Hewitson 3 Episodes 2024 Shetland Coastguard 1 Episode
Awards and nominations Year Nominated Work Awards Category Result 2025 Sleazy Tiger Iris Prize Best Performance in a Male Role (Best British)
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