British actor, director, singer and guitarist From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
John Ronald Simm (born 10 July 1970 in Leeds, West Riding of Yorkshire) is an English actor and musician. He grew up mainly in Lancashire. His roles include two BAFTA award-winning BBC Wales dramas: as Sam Tyler in the drama Life on Mars and as the Master[1][2][3] in the long-running science fiction series Doctor Who. He has appeared in many popular television dramas such as The Lakes, State of Play and two BAFTA award-winning serials; Clocking Off and Sex Traffic. His movie roles include Human Traffic and 24 Hour Party People. He was nominated for the Olivier and Theatergoer's Choice Award for the best Actor 2008.
John Simm | |
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| Born | John Ronald Simm 10 July 1970 |
| Nationality | British |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, musician |
| Years active | 1992–present |
| Television | Sam Tyler in Life on Mars The Master in Doctor Who |
| Spouse |
Kate Magowan (m. 2004) |
| Children | Son and daughter |
Besides acting, Simm was a founding member, songwriter and guitarist with the rock band Magic Alex.[4]
Simm married actress Kate Magowan in April 2004 in the Forest of Dean. They have a son and a daughter.[5] Simm is a strong supporter of Manchester United.[6]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Rumpole of the Bailey | Joby Jonson | Series 7, Episode 4: "Rumpole and the Reform of Joby Jonson" |
| 1993 | Oasis | Posh Robert | Episodes 1, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10 |
| Heartbeat | Richard Francis | Series 2, Episode 9: "Wall of Silence" | |
| The Bill | Paul Jeffries | Season 9, Episode 95: "Blind Spot" | |
| Men of the World | Kendle Bains | Series 1 and 2 | |
| 1994 | A Pinch of Snuff | Clint Heppelwhite | |
| Meat | Cecil | ||
| 1995 | Chiller | Gary Kingston | Series 1, Episode 3: "Here Comes the Mirror Man" |
| Cracker | Bill Nash | Series 3, Episode 2: "Best Boys" | |
| 1997 | The Locksmith | Paul | |
| 1997–1999 | The Lakes | Danny Kavanagh | Series 1 and 2, 14 episodes |
| 2000 | Forgive and Forget | Theo | |
| Clocking Off | Stuart Leach | Series 1, Episode 1: "The Leaches' Story" | |
| Meet Ricky Gervais | Himself | Episode 6 | |
| Never Never | John Parlour | ||
| 2001 | Spaced | Stephen Edwards | Series 2, Episode 1: "Back" |
| 2002 | Magic Hour | Alex | |
| Crime & Punishment | Raskolnikov | ||
| White Teeth | Mr. Hero | Cameo | |
| 2003 | State of Play | Cal McCaffrey | 6 episodes |
| Canterbury Tales | Ace | The Knight's Tale | |
| 2004 | The All Star Comedy Show | Various characters | |
| London | Friedrich Engels | ||
| Imperium: Nerone | Caligula | ||
| Sex Traffic | Daniel Appleton | ||
| 2005 | Blue/Orange | Dr. Bruce Flaherty | |
| 2006–2007 | Life on Mars | Sam Tyler | Nominated – BAFTA Award for Best Actor |
| 2007 | The Yellow House | Vincent Van Gogh | |
| 2008 | The Devil's Whore | Edward Sexby | |
| 2009 | Skellig | Dave | |
| Doctor Who | The Master | Episode: "The End of Time, Part One" | |
| 2010 | Episode: "The End of Time, Part Two" | ||
| Moving On | Moose / Mike | Series 2, Episode 4: "Malaise" | |
| 2011 | Mad Dogs | Baxter | 4 episodes |
| Exile | Tom Ronstadt | 3 episodes Nominated – BAFTA Award for Best Actor | |
| 2012 | Mad Dogs 2 | Baxter | 4 episodes |
| 201? | Mad Dogs 3 | ||
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Boston Kickout | Phil | |
| 1999 | Human Traffic | Jip | |
| Wonderland | Eddie | ||
| 2001 | Understanding Jane | Oz | |
| 2002 | 24 Hour Party People | Bernard | |
| Miranda | Frank | ||
| 2008 | Skellig | Dave | |
| Tu£sday | Silver | ||
| 201? | Seven Days | Unknown | Being filmed in real-time over a period of five years |
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