John Simm

John Ronald Simm (born 10 July 1970 in Leeds, West Riding of Yorkshire) is an English actor and musician. He grew up mainly in Lancashire. His roles include two BAFTA award-winning BBC Wales dramas: as Sam Tyler in the drama Life on Mars and as the Master in the long-running science fiction series Doctor Who. He has appeared in many popular television dramas such as The Lakes, State of Play and two BAFTA award-winning serials; Clocking Off and Sex Traffic. His movie roles include Human Traffic and 24 Hour Party People. He was nominated for the Olivier and Theatergoer's Choice Award for the best Actor 2008. 

Besides acting, Simm was a founding member, songwriter and guitarist with the rock band Magic Alex.

Personal life
Simm married actress Kate Magowan in April 2004 in the Forest of Dean. They have a son and a daughter. Simm is a strong supporter of Manchester United.My United: John Simm  Manchester United Official Website 11/02/11

Filmography
Television
 Year  Title Role Notes 1992  Rumpole of the Bailey  Joby Jonson  Series 7, Episode 4: "Rumpole and the Reform of Joby Jonson" 1993  Oasis  Posh Robert  Episodes 1, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10 Heartbeat  Richard Francis  Series 2, Episode 9: "Wall of Silence" The Bill  Paul Jeffries  Season 9, Episode 95: "Blind Spot" Men of the World  Kendle Bains  Series 1 and 2 1994  A Pinch of Snuff  Clint Heppelwhite  Meat  Cecil  1995  Chiller  Gary Kingston  Series 1, Episode 3: "Here Comes the Mirror Man" Cracker  Bill Nash  Series 3, Episode 2: "Best Boys" 1997  The Locksmith  Paul  1997–1999  The Lakes  Danny Kavanagh  Series 1 and 2, 14 episodes 2000  Forgive and Forget  Theo  Clocking Off  Stuart Leach  Series 1, Episode 1: "The Leaches' Story" Meet Ricky Gervais  Himself  Episode 6 Never Never  John Parlour  2001  Spaced  Stephen Edwards  Series 2, Episode 1: "Back" 2002  Magic Hour  Alex  Crime & Punishment  Raskolnikov  White Teeth  Mr. Hero  Cameo 2003  State of Play  Cal McCaffrey  6 episodes Canterbury Tales  Ace  The Knight's Tale 2004  The All Star Comedy Show  Various characters  London  Friedrich Engels  Imperium: Nerone  Caligula  Sex Traffic  Daniel Appleton  2005  Blue/Orange  Dr. Bruce Flaherty  2006–2007  Life on Mars  Sam Tyler  Nominated – BAFTA Award for Best Actor 2007  The Yellow House  Vincent Van Gogh     2008  The Devil's Whore  Edward Sexby  2009  Skellig  Dave  Doctor Who  The Master  Episode: "The End of Time, Part One" 2010  Episode: "The End of Time, Part Two" Moving On  Moose / Mike  Series 2, Episode 4: "Malaise"  2011  Mad Dogs  Baxter  4 episodes Exile  Tom Ronstadt  3 episodesNominated – BAFTA Award for Best Actor 2012  Mad Dogs 2  Baxter  4 episodes 201?  Mad Dogs 3  

Movies
 Year  Title Role Notes 1995  Boston Kickout  Phil   1999  Human Traffic  Jip   Wonderland  Eddie   2001  Understanding Jane  Oz    2002  24 Hour Party People  Bernard   Miranda  Frank   2008  Skellig   Dave   Tu£sday   Silver   201?  Seven Days  Unknown  Being filmed in real-time over a period of five years

Theatre
 Year  Title Role Theatre / Notes 1996  Goldhawk Road  Colin  Bush Theatre 2007  Elling  Elling  Bush TheatreTrafalgar Studios 1 2009  Speaking in Tongues  Leon"Speaking in Tongues, Duke of York's Theatre, London", The Independent  Duke of York's Theatre 2010  Hamlet  Hamlet, The Independent 23 September 2010. Retrieved on 27 September 2010.  Crucible Theatre 2012  Betrayal  Jerry

References

Category:1970 births
Category:Living people
Category:Actors from Lancashire
Category:Actors from Yorkshire
Category:English movie actors
Category:English television actors
Category:Musicians from Lancashire
Category:Musicians from West Yorkshire
Category:People from Leeds