Philip Glenister jokes he and John Simm can’t go ‘two weeks’ without working together
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Philip Glenister jokes he and John Simm can’t go ‘two weeks’ without working together

Yahoo UK EntertainmentRoxy Simons24 Feb 2025 The Life on Mars actor speaks to Yahoo UK about his longstanding friendship with John Simm, and why they love to work together so often. John Simm and Philip Glenister pictured in November 2024, the pair have known each other for more than two decades and often want to … Continue reading

John Simm Interview: “Finding out my dad was not my dad spun my world”
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John Simm Interview: “Finding out my dad was not my dad spun my world”

The TimesDominic Maxwell15 Nov 2024 The actor uncovered the truth about his paternity while filming an ITV ancestry programme with his Life on Mars co-star Philip Glenister “It’s been a mad year,” says John Simm, and for once this is more than actorspeak for being a bit busy. Granted, he has been busy. He has to screw … Continue reading

Special Guest John Simm to Join Collectormania Film & Comic Con – Birmingham, 2-3 Sep 2023
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Special Guest John Simm to Join Collectormania Film & Comic Con – Birmingham, 2-3 Sep 2023

ShowmastersCollectormania Film & Comic Con – Birmingham2 Mar 2023 Showmasters is back with Film & Comic Con Birmingham at The NEC. Taking place on Saturday 2nd & Sunday 3rd September 2023. Including photo shoots, panels, autograph sessions and hundreds of stalls full of TV, Film & Sports memorabilia. Standard Autograph £30Standard Photoshoot £30Diamond Pass £70 … Continue reading

Fatboy Slim Documentary ‘Right Here, Right Now’ feat. John Simm’s personal account on the day at Big Beach Boutique II
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Fatboy Slim Documentary ‘Right Here, Right Now’ feat. John Simm’s personal account on the day at Big Beach Boutique II

TwitterFatboy Slim17 Feb 2023 Feature-length documentary Right Here, Right Now, a reference to Fatboy Slim’s song of the same title, was released on Sky on 4 February 2023. The documentary recounts the events of the concert and includes video interviews on the day of the event. Featured personal accounts include John Simm, who was there on … Continue reading

ACT Exhibition by Joe Simpson Features John Simm as Rick Deckard from Blade Runner
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ACT Exhibition by Joe Simpson Features John Simm as Rick Deckard from Blade Runner

Joe SimpsonExhibition: ACT59 Great Portland Street, London UK13th-28th August 2022 Artist Joe Simpson has asked his favourite British actors, ‘What role have you always wanted to play but have never got the chance?’. He then creates a narrative painting of them depicted as their choice on a large wide format canvas.  Visit: Online Gallery of … Continue reading

John Simm: ‘I got rid of the music and clubbing and got into some proper serious drama’
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John Simm: ‘I got rid of the music and clubbing and got into some proper serious drama’

The Big IssueAdrian Lobb9 May 2022 The seven ages of Simm: actor John Simm on The Lakes, Life On Mars, Doctor Who, Macbeth, Grace… and the Game of Thrones prequel that got away John Simm in Macbeth, The Lakes, Grace, Life on Mars and Doctor Who.Photo illustration: The Big Issue (Images: Alamy / ITV) John … Continue reading

John Simm receives 2021 Best Actor Award for ‘Joey’ at the Malta Short Film Festival
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John Simm receives 2021 Best Actor Award for ‘Joey’ at the Malta Short Film Festival

Malta Short Film Festival has announced that John Simm received the MSFF 2021 Best Actor award for the short film, ‘Joey‘. Congratulations, John! Congratulations to John Simm on his Best Actor Award for Joey! Watch Now! John’s award winning performance in the short film, Joey (14:24 mm:ss), is currently available for streaming at filmcrib.io.Watch Joey. … Continue reading

SOHO LIFF Awards: Short Film ‘Joey’ Awarded Best UK Film along with John Simm for Best Actor
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SOHO LIFF Awards: Short Film ‘Joey’ Awarded Best UK Film along with John Simm for Best Actor

The SOHO London Independent Film Festival2021 Awards22 Nov 2021 Best UK Film Andrew Knott, William Ash for their film Joey Best Actor John Simm for his performance in Joey Jump to 1:10:43 below to watch the award for Best UK Film being presented for Joey, with co-writer/co-director Andrew Knott’s acceptance speech PLUS a preview clip from the film. Jump … Continue reading

Short Film Joey: Starring John Simm & Andrea Lowe
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Short Film Joey: Starring John Simm & Andrea Lowe

Joey James Swift – Director of Photography 3 Nov 2020 Joey Short films & Music videos Short film starring John Simm as ‘Joey’. Written & Directed by Will Ash & Andy Knott. Currently on festival circuit. Full film available on request. JOEY is a dark love story set in a forgotten seaside town. It follows … Continue reading

Filming commences on highly anticipated new crime drama, Grace, starring John Simm
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Filming commences on highly anticipated new crime drama, Grace, starring John Simm

ITV Press Centre 14 Sep 2020 Filming has commenced on brand new ITV crime drama, Grace, from acclaimed screenwriter and Endeavour creator, Russell Lewis. Starring acclaimed actor John Simm as tenacious detective Roy Grace, Russell has adapted two of international bestseller Peter James’ award winning novels which introduce the audience to Brighton based Detective Superintendent … Continue reading

Artist Joe Simpson’s photo-realistic paintings of John Simm in his chosen role as Rick Deckard from Blade Runner
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Artist Joe Simpson’s photo-realistic paintings of John Simm in his chosen role as Rick Deckard from Blade Runner

Joe Simpson Art on Twitter 23 Feb 2020 *NEW PAINTING* Here’s the 9th portrait from my ACT series, with John Simm in his chosen role as Rick Deckard from Blade Runner, Oil on Canvas 135 x 60cm. John came to my studio today and we filmed the unveiling! pic.twitter.com/HRSNqHNByM — Joe Simpson (@JoeSimpsonArt) July 4, … Continue reading

Nicola Stephenson: Box Set Go! with John Simm
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Nicola Stephenson: Box Set Go! with John Simm

Love Talkin’ Nicola Stephenson 23 May 2019 This weeks Box Set Go! features the awesome John Simm talking Taxi Driver, The Wizard Of Oz, Blade Runner and Back to the Future. Find it at love https://t.co/mNYt3tKi9w or look for lovetalkin wherever you get your podcasts. ❤️🌈… https://t.co/yA3OrU9qZG — nicola stephenson (@nicstep) May 23, 2019 Actress … Continue reading

Amazon’s White Dragon Series Trailer & Photos Released
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Amazon’s White Dragon Series Trailer & Photos Released

CommingSoon.net Kylie Hemmert 9 January 2019 Amazon Studios has released the official trailer for their upcoming thrilling drama White Dragon, starring John Simm (Doctor Who, Life on Mars). Check out the trailer below, as well as the key art and photos in the gallery! White Dragon – Official Trailer | Prime Video White Dragon follows a … Continue reading

John Simm among 24 Influential Ambassadors supporting Theatres Trust
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John Simm among 24 Influential Ambassadors supporting Theatres Trust

Theatres Trust Ambassadors 27 Jun 2018 “As a young actor attending College in Blackpool, I appeared in three productions at ‘The Blackpool Grand Theatre’, It was the first theatre stage I ever appeared on, and because of that wonderful old place I have been in love with theatre ever since. The Theatres Trust supports The … Continue reading

Radio Interview: John Simm joins Miranda Sawyer to discuss the use of music in his work
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Radio Interview: John Simm joins Miranda Sawyer to discuss the use of music in his work

BBC Radio 6 Music Sound and Vision Miranda Sawyer 29 April 2018 John Simm joins Miranda Sawyer to discuss the use of music in his work. From Human Traffic to Life On Mars to Doctor Who, John Simm is one of the UK’s finest actors.     Play radio interview (00:55:55): Music Played The Stone … Continue reading

Edith Bowman welcomes John Simm to Soundtracking
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Edith Bowman welcomes John Simm to Soundtracking

Soundtracking with Edith Bowman Edith Bowman 20 Apr 2018 In a unique weekly podcast, Edith Bowman sits down with a variety of film directors, actors, producers and composers to talk about the music that inspired them and how they use music in their films, from their current release to key moments in their career. The … Continue reading

John Simm Films in Hong Kong for ITV’s Ambitious Conspiracy Thriller, White Dragon
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John Simm Films in Hong Kong for ITV’s Ambitious Conspiracy Thriller, White Dragon

ITV Press Centre 30 Oct 2017 Ambitious conspiracy thriller, White Dragon, starring acclaimed British actor John Simm has commenced filming in Hong Kong. Created and written by screenwriting newcomers Mark Denton and Jonny Stockwood, White Dragon has been commissioned by ITV’s Head of Drama, Polly Hill, from Two Brothers Pictures, the drama indie established by … Continue reading

John Simm Judges 2015 Clapperboard Awards Short Film Selection
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John Simm Judges 2015 Clapperboard Awards Short Film Selection

Liverpool Echo Jade Wright 26 Oct 2015 The Clapperboard Awards Ceremony returns to Liverpool, this year celebrating its 10th Anniversary. Young people from across Merseyside have been involved in the whole production process from script to screen to deliver a number of diverse short films exploring issues such as mental health, identity, community, social welfare … Continue reading

ITV’s Prey: John Simm is joined by Rosie Cavaliero, Craig Parkinson and Adrian Edmondson
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ITV’s Prey: John Simm is joined by Rosie Cavaliero, Craig Parkinson and Adrian Edmondson

ITV Press Casting Announcement 10 Oct 2013 Rosie Cavaliero, Craig Parkinson and Adrian Edmondson join John Simm as filming begins for ITV’s three-part drama Prey from Red Production Company. As filming begins on location in Manchester for ITV’s new high-octane three-part thriller, Prey, John Simm is joined by Rosie Cavaliero (Pat and Cabbage, Hunderby, A Young … Continue reading

On my radar: John Simm’s cultural highlights
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On my radar: John Simm’s cultural highlights

The Guardian | The Observer Ben Marshall 13 Jul 2013 The actor on listening to Lloyd Cole, watching Man of Steel and reading Stoner by John Williams John Simm is a British actor best known for playing Sam Tyler in Life on Mars and the Master in Doctor Who. He began performing as a teenager, … Continue reading

Everyday on DVD
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Everyday on DVD

Soda Pictures Release Date: 25 March 2013 Available at Amazon.co.uk or Play.com This potent film from Michael Winterbottom (The Trip, 24 Hour Party People, A Cock and Bull Story) is a story of survival and love, a celebration of the small pleasures of everyday life. The father Ian (John Simm – Life On Mars, Doctor Who) is … Continue reading