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John Simm
John Simm is best known for Doctor Who, Spaced, Life on Mars and Collateral. John Simm was born on July 10, 1970. John Simm is 56 years old (born July 10, 1970).
- Born
- July 10, 1970 (56 years old)
- Place of birth
- Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, UK
Biography
John Simm 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 19. 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).
Known for
Filmography
- —Ark RoyalOther
- 2025I, Jack WrightGray Wright
- 2021GraceDS Roy Grace
- 2021CrimeMr Confectioner
- 2021StarstruckMartin
- 2020Cold CourageArthur Fried
- 2019DNA JourneySelf
- 2018CollateralDavid Mars
- 2018TraumaDan Bowker
- 2018StrangersJonah Mulray
- 2016The CatchRhys
- 2015Code of a KillerAlec Jeffreys
- 2014PreyMarcus Farrow
- 2014IntrudersJack Whalen
- 2013Toast of London
- 2013The VillageJohn Middleton
- 2012Wartime FarmNarrator
- 2011Mad DogsBaxter
- 2011ExileTom Ronstadt
- 2009Moving OnMoose
- 2008The Devil's WhoreEdward Sexby
- 2007Would I Lie to You?Self
- 2007Monsoon RailwayNarrator - (Voice)
- 2006Life on MarsSam Tyler
- 2006The One ShowSelf
- 2005Doctor Who Confidential
- 2005The Dark Side of PornSelf
- 2005Doctor WhoThe Master
- 2004The Culture ShowSelf
- 2004LondonFriedrich Engels
- 2004Sex TrafficDaniel Appleton
- 2004This World
- 2004Imperium: NeroCaligola
- 2003State of PlayCal McAffrey
- 2003One Life
- 2003Canterbury TalesAce
- 2002Crime and PunishmentRaskolnikov
- 2000Clocking OffStuart Leach
- 2000Never NeverJohn Parlour
- 1999SpacedStephen Edwards
- 1997The LakesDanny Kavanagh
- 1995ChillerGary Kingston
- 1994Men of the WorldKendle Bains
- 1993CrackerWilliam 'Bill' Preece
- 1993OasisPosh Robert
- 1992HeartbeatRichard Francis
- 1990Cutting EdgeSelf - Narrator
- 1989Screen OneCecil
- 1975Rumpole of the BaileyJoby Jonson
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has John Simm been in?
John Simm is best known for Doctor Who, Spaced, Life on Mars and Collateral.
When was John Simm born?
John Simm was born on July 10, 1970. (Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, UK)
How old is John Simm?
John Simm is 56 years old (born July 10, 1970).
Updated: October 24, 2026 ·