Peter Simpson (film producer)
British-Canadian film producer / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Peter R. Simpson (May 29, 1943 – June 5, 2007) was a British-Canadian film and advertising executive. He was the founder of Toronto- and Los Angeles-based company Simcom, later renamed Norstar Entertainment. During his era, he was one of Canada's foremost producers of commercial features, and occasionally earned plaudits for his contributions to more artistic fare.[1][2] Dubbed a "Canadian film legend" by the Toronto Star, he received a special Genie Award for lifetime achievements in 2004.[2] Simpson also co-produced films with the United Kingdom, and was a BAFTA Award nominee.[1][3]
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Peter R. Simpson | |
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Born | (1943-05-29)May 29, 1943 Port Glasgow, Scotland, UK |
Died | June 5, 2007(2007-06-05) (aged 64) |
Nationality | British Canadian |
Occupation | Film producer |
Years active | 1971–2007 |
Spouse | [1] |
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