EasyEdit tools are temporarily disabled for maintenance.
What's going on here? Flixster members are collaborating to create the definitive resource for John Simm information on the Internet. We're adding all the images, info, and ideas that best tell this actor's unique story. To add your knowledge of John Simm, just log in and click the EasyEdit button at the top of the wiki pages. (Click here for help.) |
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").
| VITAL STATS | | Eye color: | | Height: | | Nickname(s): | | Notable feature(s): | | Education: | | Family: | | Resides in: | | Religious affiliations: | | Political affiliation: | | Personal interests/hobbies: | | Charities/Causes: | | Other: | | |