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John Simpson(IV)

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John Simpson was born on 9 August 1944 in Cleveleys, Lancashire, England, UK. He is a writer and director, known for Crimewatch UK (1984), BBC World News America (2007) and Crossing the Lines (1998). He has been married to Adele Kruger since 1996. They have one child. He was previously married to Diane Jean Petteys.
BornAugust 9, 1944
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    • Won 1 BAFTA Award
      • 1 win & 2 nominations total

    Known for

    Fiona Bruce and Nick Ross in Crimewatch UK (1984)
    Crimewatch UK
    7.3
    TV Series
    • Director
    Katty Kay in BBC World News America (2007)
    BBC World News America
    6.3
    TV Series
    • Editor
    Crossing the Lines (1998)
    Crossing the Lines
    TV Series
    • Writer
    Afghanistan: 12 Years of Violence
    TV Movie
    • Self - Correspondent
    • 2001

    Credits

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    Writer

    • Crossing the Lines (1998)
      Crossing the Lines
      TV Series
      • written by
      • 1998

    Director

    • Fiona Bruce and Nick Ross in Crimewatch UK (1984)
      Crimewatch UK
      7.3
      TV Series
      • director: film
      • director: 150 specials
      • 1999–2000

    Editor

    • Katty Kay in BBC World News America (2007)
      BBC World News America
      6.3
      TV Series
      • editor: World Affairs
      • 2011

    Personal details

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      • BBC News profile
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    • Born
      • August 9, 1944
      • Cleveleys, Lancashire, England, UK
    • Spouses
        Adele Kruger1996 - present (1 child)
    • Other works
      Hosts the BBC show "Simpson's World".

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      Appointed a CBE in 1991.

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