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

Interview with John Simm: A Christmas Carol at The Old Vic
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Interview with John Simm: A Christmas Carol at The Old Vic

YouTubeThe Old Vic Theatre15 October 2024 Starring John Simm (Life on Mars, Grace) as Ebenezer Scrooge, Matthew Warchus’ big-hearted, smash hit production of Charles Dickens’ immortal classic returns to The Old Vic, joyously adapted for the stage by Jack Thorne (Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, His Dark Materials). Playing from 09 Nov 2024–04 Jan 2025. Continue reading

John Simm and Richie Campbell on Grace Series 3: ‘It’s a treat to keep playing these characters’
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John Simm and Richie Campbell on Grace Series 3: ‘It’s a treat to keep playing these characters’

National WorldAlex Moreland16 Mar 2023 Richie Campbell as DS Glenn Branson and John Simm as DI Roy Grace in Grace S3 (Credit: ITV) John Simm and Richie Campbell spoke to NationalWorld’s TV critic Alex Moreland ahead of the return of Grace, ITV’s adaptation of Peter James’ Brighton-set crime novels. The new series – which adapts … Continue reading

John Simm: ‘I met one of the Stone Roses and lost the ability to speak’
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John Simm: ‘I met one of the Stone Roses and lost the ability to speak’

The GuardianRosanna Greenstreet11 Mar 2023 The actor on his Beatles obsession, being a cage dancer, and watching himself age on screen Born in Leeds, John Simm 52, studied performing arts in Blackpool and then moved to London to attend the Drama Centre. After roles in television series such as Cracker and Sex Traffic, he was cast … Continue reading

Interview: John Simm as Detective Superintendent Roy Grace
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Interview: John Simm as Detective Superintendent Roy Grace

ITV Press Centre9 Mar 2023 John Simm reprises his role as Brighton-based Detective Superintendent Roy Grace, for a third series of ITV crime drama Grace. John Simm reprises his role as Brighton-based Detective Superintendent Roy Grace (Photo: ITV) SERIES 3 OVERVIEW As East Sussex police bid farewell to ACC Alison Vosper, the announcement of her … Continue reading

John Simm:  The Actor on Grief, Clubbing and his Northern Soul
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John Simm: The Actor on Grief, Clubbing and his Northern Soul

The TimesGeorgina Roberts11 May 2022 John Simm | Photo Credit: MATT HOLYOAK/CAMERA PRESS Actor John Simm, 51, was born in Leeds and started out playing in a band with his musician father. He is best known for starring in Life on Mars, Doctor Who and Mad Dogs. He is now playing DS Roy Grace in ITV’s Grace. He lives in … 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 reveals: Life On Mars sequel has ‘a lot of traveling in time and car chases’
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John Simm reveals: Life On Mars sequel has ‘a lot of traveling in time and car chases’

The Big IssueAdrian Lobb7 May 2022 Fifteen years on from Life On Mars, John Simm tells The Big Issue about planned sequel Lazarus, which would reunite him with Philip Glenister. Life On MarsPhoto: PA Images / Alamy Stock Photo John Simm describes Life on Mars as being a “game changer” in his career. The BBC … Continue reading

Grace Series Two: Interview with John Simm
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Grace Series Two: Interview with John Simm

ITV Press CentreGrace15 Apr 2022 John Simm returns as Brighton-based Detective Superintendent Roy Grace alongside Richie Campbell who plays DS Glenn Branson, for a second series of ITV crime drama, Grace How did you feel about the response to episode one?I was thrilled! It was exactly as we hoped and prayed it would be, and … Continue reading

Podcast Interview: John Simm Picks the 5 Books that Shaped Him the Most
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Podcast Interview: John Simm Picks the 5 Books that Shaped Him the Most

SpotifyBookish with Sonya Walger2 Jan 2022 John Simm is an English actor, director, and musician, best known for playing Sam Tyler in Life on Mars, the master in Doctor Who, and DS Roy Grace in Grace. His other television credits include State of Play, The Lakes, Crime and Punishment, Exile, Prey, and Cracker. He has been … 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

Interview: John Simm Once Contemplated Faking a Heart Attack and Tells About his Latest ‘Repellent’ Character in Cold Courage
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Interview: John Simm Once Contemplated Faking a Heart Attack and Tells About his Latest ‘Repellent’ Character in Cold Courage

The Daily TelegraphHelen Brown3 Sep 2020 John Simm as Arthur Fried in Britbox’s Cold Courage | Photo: Bernard Walsh As a teenager growing up in the small Lancashire town of Nelson, John Simm witnessed racist thuggery on a terrifying scale. “The level of fear and ignorance directed towards the local immigrants was just terrible. To … Continue reading

Roy Grace TV detective series starring John Simm could start filming in Brighton in September
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Roy Grace TV detective series starring John Simm could start filming in Brighton in September

Worthing Herald Phil Hewitt 24 June 2020 Production has been delayed, but for Peter James, the consolation remains that at least he’s got his Grace. Absolutely the right Grace. Peter, author of the Brighton-based Roy Grace crime novels, is thrilled that John Simm – Macbeth in Chichester last year – is to play him in … Continue reading

John Simm and Dervla Kirwan interviews | Macbeth at Chichester Festival Theatre
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John Simm and Dervla Kirwan interviews | Macbeth at Chichester Festival Theatre

Whats on Stage – YouTube 24 Sep 2019 We sit down with the two stars of Chichester’s Macbeth – Dervla Kirwan and John Simm – to chat about starring in Paul Miller’s new revival at the Chichester Festival Theatre. Find out more: https://www.whatsonstage.com/chichester-theatre/news/macbeth-chichester-john-simm-full-casting_49645.html 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

Spotlight Interview: John Simm on Being an Actor
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Spotlight Interview: John Simm on Being an Actor

Spotlight 22 March 2019 Spotlight, the home of casting and connecting talented performers with exciting roles since 1927, interviews John Simm on Being an Actor. “Be confident. Never stop learning. Always watch, always read” – Actor John Simm talks to Spotlight about how he got started, what drew him to acting, dealing with the highs … Continue reading

Exclusive Interview: John Simm talks to Fabric Magazine about his latest work Strangers
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Exclusive Interview: John Simm talks to Fabric Magazine about his latest work Strangers

Fabric Magazine October 2018 Issue Liz Skone James Exclusive Interview: John Simm Star of the Small Screen With one of the most recognisable faces on the small screen, John Simm has rarely been unemployed since graduating from drama school. We caught up to chat latest roles, career goals and dealing with fame… –> read more … Continue reading

Interview:  John Simm discusses his most prominent performances, from ‘Doctor Who’ to Harold Pinter’s ‘The Homecoming’
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Interview: John Simm discusses his most prominent performances, from ‘Doctor Who’ to Harold Pinter’s ‘The Homecoming’

The Independent James Rampton 9 September 2018 Nothing stops for filming in Hong Kong. As we slalom our way through the crowds of people crammed into the exceptionally busy fish market at Lau Fau Shan, it’s a struggle to keep up with the cameras capturing a scene for the new ITV thriller Strangers. In it, John … Continue reading

Interview with Strangers star John Simm: “I ran away but now I’m back”
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Interview with Strangers star John Simm: “I ran away but now I’m back”

Evening Standard Craig Mclean 7 September 2018 It’s back-to-school in Muswell Hill. Teens with shoulder-slung pouches are having one last cruise on The Broadway; pre-teens are wolfing a final lunch with a frazzled parent. And, for one neighbourhood dad, it’s back to work. John Simm has had the summer off, enjoying the heat, the World Cup, … Continue reading