John Simm

Date of Birth: July 10, 1970
Place of Birth: Leeds, Yorkshire, England, UK

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John Simm mini-bio: John Simm was born on 10th July 1970 in Leeds, West Yorkshire and grew up in Nelson, Lancashire. He attended Edge End High School, Nelson, Lancashire followed by Blackpool Drama College at 16 and the Drama Centre, London at 18. He lives with his wife, actress Kate Magowan, and their children Ryan (born 13th August 2001) and Molly (born February 2007). Simm won the best actor award at the Valencia Film Festival for his film debut in "Boston Kickout" (1996). Trivia Sang the "acoustic" version of New Order's "Blue Monday" in 24 Hour Party People (2002) during the split screen scene. Supports Manchester United Football Club and sometimes has a reference to this inserted into the characters he plays (particularly Sam Tyler in "Life on Mars" and Cal McCaffrey in "State of Play").

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CaptTurner

i love the life on mars tv series that he was in, as well as him being in doctor who as harold (the master) saxon..lol

posted 315 days ago
bethlaverack

I can't believe how badly the bbc killed off SAm Tyler so that Ashes to Ashes would work
Life on Mars was much better and you were really good, keep on with the good work!

posted 473 days ago
Sailornova1

I'm gonna send John a letter, birthday card and a gift pic I'm making on Photoshop! I'm hoping for a personalized autographed pic (one pictured) so I'm enclosing a SAE!
The Master Rules!!! You gotta come back on DOCTOR WHO! Yes, The Master is dead but someone stole his ring....so
WHO KNOWS!?

posted 531 days ago
EvilOClock

John Ronald Simm

Born July 10, 1970 in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England.

He is married to actress Kate Magowan, who appeared alongside him in 24 Hour Party People, and they have two children; Ryan, born 13 August 2001, and Molly, born in February 2007. Simm is a supporter of Manchester United.

posted 878 days ago
lordofpuppets

I agree Life on Mars was the best thing on TV,a mordern heart beat but more tougher,bloody cool

posted 885 days ago
lordofpuppets

I first saw John Star in the lakes as Danny,he was good in that

posted 885 days ago
DarkxxAngels

John Simm is in this weeks Dr Who!! As The Master!! ooh, scary!

posted 885 days ago
enchantedsundial

He starrs in Human Traffic aswell you know... it should be in the filmography...

posted 956 days ago
enchantedsundial

What will John Simm do now?

posted 956 days ago
chrismid259

You haved to agree Life on Mars has been great and I cant think of a better actor to take the lead role than John. Das to see Life on Mars come to an end.

posted 956 days ago