BBC Radio 5 LiveNihal Arthanayake17 March 2021 Speaking to BBC 5 Live’s Nihal Arthanayake, John Simm talks about tricks of the acting trade and that there could be more of Life on Mars. Scroll down to watch both clips below with Nihal and John. Ever wondered how to cry on cue? 😢 Actor, John Simm … Continue reading
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BourbonUniverse: Q&A with John Simm – Theatre Royal Haymarket Masterclass
Bourbon Universe Ellie 21 June 2016 On the 21st June 2016, I had the opportunity to be present at a Q&A with John Simm at the Theatre Royal Haymarket in the heart of London’s West End. John Simm is best known for is roles in TV Shows such as Life on Mars and Doctor Who … Continue reading
John Simm receives Royal Television Society North West award for his performance in Prey
Prolific North 17 Nov 2014 David Prior Full list of winners from the Royal Television Society North West awards Indies from across the region were recognised on Saturday at the Royal Television Society North West awards. Red Production Company took home the Judges’ Award and also saw performers in two of its hit dramas of … Continue reading
Pendle actor John Simm in ‘Prey’
Pendle Today 2 May 2014 Pendle actor John Simm is again starring in a TV series. On Monday, “Prey” was launched on ITV and had almost six million people watching! Born in Leeds, John was brought up in Nelson and attended Edge End High School where he acted regularly before becoming a professional. He was taught … Continue reading
John Simm, career profile
The Telegraph 3 May 2011 The 40-year-old British actor, who excels at playing angst-ridden characters, is currently starring in the BBC One thriller, Exile. Here is a timeline of his life and career. 1970 – Born in Leeds, Yorkshire. He grows up in Nelson, Lancashire. 1982 – Joins his father, who is a musician, on … Continue reading
My Best Teacher – John Simm
TES Magazine Daphne Lockyer 10 October 2008 An English and art teacher with a passion for drama helped this actor find his feet When I was growing up in Nelson, a working class mill town near Burnley, Lancashire, my future, like everyone else’s, seemed mapped out. It involved leaving school at 16, finding a menial job, … Continue reading