John Davidson

John Davidson

Actor · Producer

Galashiels, Scotland, UK
June 1, 1971

Biography

John Davidson is a Scottish campaigner for Tourette syndrome, known for his advocacy and public speaking on the condition. He gained recognition through the 1989 BBC documentary "John's Not Mad", which highlighted his experiences living with Tourette syndrome and has since worked to raise awareness and support for others affected by it.

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Representative Works

I Swear
I Swear
8.3
/ English
The Boy Can't Help It
The Boy Can't Help It
No Rating Yet
/ English
Tourettes: Teenage Tics
Tourettes: Teenage Tics
No Rating Yet
/ English
John's Not Mad
John's Not Mad
4.8
/ English
Tourette de France
Tourette de France
7.0
/ English
Tourettes: I Swear I Can't Help It
Tourettes: I Swear I Can't Help It
7.0
/ English

Awards and Honors

Critical Favorites

I Swear
2025Winner

Best Performance

I Swear

The Boy Can't Help It
2002Nominee

Best Performance

The Boy Can't Help It

John's Not Mad
1989Nominee

Best Performance

John's Not Mad

Career Highlights

Tourette de France
2007Highlight

Best Performance

Tourette de France

Tourettes: I Swear I Can't Help It
2009Highlight

Best Performance

Tourettes: I Swear I Can't Help It

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