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Alan Simpson(1929-2017)

  • Writer
  • Actor
  • Producer
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Alan Simpson
Alan Simpson was born on 27 November 1929 in Brixton, London, England, UK. He was a writer and actor, known for Sanford and Son (1972), Steptoe and Son (1962) and Steptoe & Son (1972). He was married to Kathleen (Kate) Phillips and Tessa Le Bars. He died on 8 February 2017 in the UK.
BornNovember 27, 1929
DiedFebruary 8, 2017(87)
BornNovember 27, 1929
DiedFebruary 8, 2017(87)
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  • Won 1 BAFTA Award
    • 5 wins & 1 nomination total

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Known for

Redd Foxx and Demond Wilson in Sanford and Son (1972)
Sanford and Son
7.9
TV Series
  • Writer
Steptoe and Son (1962)
Steptoe and Son
7.8
TV Series
  • Writer
Steptoe & Son (1972)
Steptoe & Son
6.5
  • Writer
  • 1972
Komische Geschichten mit Georg Thomalla (1961)
Komische Geschichten mit Georg Thomalla
7.9
TV Series
  • Writer

Credits

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Writer

  • Lost Sitcoms (2016)
    Lost Sitcoms
    5.4
    TV Mini Series
    • writer
    • Writer
    • 2016
  • Fleksnes fataliteter (1972)
    Fleksnes fataliteter
    8.4
    TV Series
    • writer
    • 1972–2003
  • Himmelen kan vente
    7.2
    TV Movie
    • Writer
    • 2001
  • Paul Merton in Paul Merton in Galton and Simpson's... (1996)
    Paul Merton in Galton and Simpson's...
    6.4
    TV Series
    • Writer
    • 1996
  • Tomas von Brömssen in Herbert & Robert (1995)
    Herbert & Robert
    7.6
    TV Series
    • Writer
    • 1995
  • Camilo & Filho Lda. (1995)
    Camilo & Filho Lda.
    6.9
    TV Series
    • Writer
    • 1995–1996
  • Frankie Howerd on Campus (1990)
    Frankie Howerd on Campus
    7.4
    TV Special
    • Writer
    • 1990
  • Sten-Åke Cederhök and Tomas von Brömssen in Sommarkvetter (1988)
    Sommarkvetter
    7.2
    TV Movie
    • writer
    • 1988
  • Sten-Åke Cederhök and Tomas von Brömssen in Mordet på Skolgatan 15 (1984)
    Mordet på Skolgatan 15
    7.5
    TV Movie
    • writer
    • 1984
  • Sten-Åke Cederhök and Tomas von Brömssen in Albert & Herberts julkalender (1982)
    Albert & Herberts julkalender
    8.1
    TV Series
    • screenplay
    • 1982
  • Albert & Herbert (1981)
    Albert & Herbert
    8.3
    TV Movie
    • writer
    • 1981
  • Redd Foxx in Sanford (1980)
    Sanford
    6.7
    TV Series
    • based on "Steptoe and Son" created by
    • 1980–1981
  • Comedy Tonight
    5.2
    TV Movie
    • Writer
    • 1980
  • The Lad Himself
    TV Special
    • excerpts from a work by
    • 1980
  • Spaß beiseite - Herbert kommt! (1979)
    Spaß beiseite - Herbert kommt!
    TV Series
    • original teleplay
    • 1979–1980

Actor

  • Comedy Playhouse (1961)
    Comedy Playhouse
    7.1
    TV Series
    • 1st Irishman
    • 1963
  • Sykes and A... (1960)
    Sykes and A...
    6.6
    TV Series
    • 1962
  • Nicole Berger and Donald Sinden in The Siege of Sidney Street (1960)
    The Siege of Sidney Street
    6.0
    • Uniformed Police Inspector
    • 1960
  • Hancock's Half Hour (1956)
    Hancock's Half Hour
    8.4
    TV Series
    • 1st Man
    • Teddy Boy 5
    • Dance Hall Attendant ...
    • 1956–1959
  • Opening Night
    TV Movie
    • 1956

Producer

  • Richard Briers, Frances de la Tour, Charles Gray, Freddie Jones, Roy Kinnear, Arthur Lowe, and Leonard Rossiter in The Galton & Simpson Playhouse (1977)
    The Galton & Simpson Playhouse
    7.5
    TV Series
    • associate producer
    • 1977
  • The Bargee (1964)
    The Bargee
    6.2
    • executive producer (uncredited)
    • 1964

Personal details

  • Alternative name
    • Allan Simpson
  • Height
    • 6′ 4″ (1.93 m)
  • Born
    • November 27, 1929
    • Brixton, London, England, UK
  • Died
    • February 8, 2017
    • UK(lung disease)
  • Spouses
      Kathleen (Kate) Phillips1958 - 1978 (her death)
  • Other works
    He and Ray Galton wrote the dialogue for "Jacob's Journey" in Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical, "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat", in an Young Vic Production at the Albery Theatre in London, England with Peter Reeves, Alex McAvoy (played "Jacob"), Gary Bond (played "Joseph"), Joan Heal, Paul Brooke, Sam Cox, Ian Trigger, Peter Blake, Gordon Waller (played "The Pharoah") and Kevin Williams in the cast. Frank Dunlop was the director. Christopher Bruce choreographed "Part Two".
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    • 1 Portrayal
    • 1 Interview
    • 3 Articles

Did you know

  • Trivia
    He and his writing partner, Ray Galton were both awarded the OBE (Officer of the Order of the British Empire) in the 2000 Queen's Millennium Honors List for their services to television comedy and drama.

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