John Simm

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
Born
John Ronald Simm

(1970-07-10) 10 July 1970
Leeds, West Riding of Yorkshire, England
NationalityBritish
Occupation(s)Actor, musician
Years active1992–present
TelevisionSam Tyler in Life on Mars
The Master in Doctor Who
Spouse
Kate Magowan (m. 2004)
ChildrenSon and daughter

Besides acting, Simm was a founding member, songwriter and guitarist with the rock band Magic Alex.[4]

Personal life

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]

Filmography

Television
Year Title Role Notes
1992Rumpole of the BaileyJoby JonsonSeries 7, Episode 4: "Rumpole and the Reform of Joby Jonson"
1993OasisPosh RobertEpisodes 1, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10
HeartbeatRichard FrancisSeries 2, Episode 9: "Wall of Silence"
The BillPaul JeffriesSeason 9, Episode 95: "Blind Spot"
Men of the WorldKendle BainsSeries 1 and 2
1994A Pinch of SnuffClint Heppelwhite
MeatCecil
1995ChillerGary KingstonSeries 1, Episode 3: "Here Comes the Mirror Man"
CrackerBill NashSeries 3, Episode 2: "Best Boys"
1997The LocksmithPaul
1997–1999The LakesDanny KavanaghSeries 1 and 2, 14 episodes
2000Forgive and ForgetTheo
Clocking OffStuart LeachSeries 1, Episode 1: "The Leaches' Story"
Meet Ricky GervaisHimselfEpisode 6
Never NeverJohn Parlour
2001SpacedStephen EdwardsSeries 2, Episode 1: "Back"
2002Magic HourAlex
Crime & PunishmentRaskolnikov
White TeethMr. HeroCameo
2003State of PlayCal McCaffrey6 episodes
Canterbury TalesAceThe Knight's Tale
2004The All Star Comedy ShowVarious characters
LondonFriedrich Engels
Imperium: NeroneCaligula
Sex TrafficDaniel Appleton
2005Blue/OrangeDr. Bruce Flaherty
2006–2007Life on MarsSam TylerNominated – BAFTA Award for Best Actor
2007The Yellow HouseVincent Van Gogh
2008The Devil's WhoreEdward Sexby
2009SkelligDave
Doctor WhoThe MasterEpisode: "The End of Time, Part One"
2010Episode: "The End of Time, Part Two"
Moving OnMoose / MikeSeries 2, Episode 4: "Malaise"
2011Mad DogsBaxter4 episodes
ExileTom Ronstadt3 episodes
Nominated – BAFTA Award for Best Actor
2012Mad Dogs 2Baxter4 episodes
201?Mad Dogs 3

Movies
Year Title Role Notes
1995Boston KickoutPhil
1999Human TrafficJip
WonderlandEddie
2001Understanding JaneOz
200224 Hour Party PeopleBernard
MirandaFrank
2008SkelligDave
Tu£sdaySilver
201?Seven DaysUnknownBeing filmed in real-time over a period of five years

Theatre
Year Title Role Theatre / Notes
1996Goldhawk RoadColinBush Theatre
2007EllingEllingBush Theatre
Trafalgar Studios 1
2009Speaking in TonguesLeon[7]Duke of York's Theatre
2010HamletHamlet[8]Crucible Theatre
2012BetrayalJerry[9]

References
  1. Lewinski, John Scott (4 April 2009). "Simm Returns as The Master in Doctor Who". Wired News. Retrieved 16 April 2009.
  2. Sara Nathan, ed. (6 April 2009). "Mouse's telly trap". The Sun. Archived from the original on 22 April 2009. Retrieved 16 April 2009.
  3. Colville, Robert (11 April 2009). "Russell T Davies Doctor Who interview: full transcript". Daily Telegraph. London. Archived from the original on 21 October 2011. Retrieved 16 April 2009.
  4. "John Simm: Clocks and robbers". Total SciFi. 2007-02-01. Archived from the original on 2008-01-31. Retrieved 2008-02-07.
  5. "Life On Mars star John Simm takes the stage to be near his children". Archived from the original on 2010-02-21. Retrieved 2012-07-28.
  6. My United: John Simm Archived 2013-06-25 at the Wayback Machine Manchester United Official Website 11/02/11
  7. "Speaking in Tongues, Duke of York's Theatre, London", The Independent
  8. , The Independent 23 September 2010. Retrieved on 27 September 2010.
  9. "Betrayal as Sheffield Theaters". Archived from the original on 2016-01-09. Retrieved 2012-07-28.
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