Alan Simpson

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Known For

Writing

Known Credits

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Gender

Male

Birthday

27-Nov-1929

Age

(97 years old)

Place of Birth

Brixton, London, England, UK

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Alan Simpson

Biography

Alan Francis Simpson was an English scriptwriter. He was best known as part of the Galton and Simpson comedy writing partnership with Ray Galton.

Credits

The Unforgettable Sid James (2000) Character: Self
A profile of the comedy actor, best known for starring in many films of the Carry On franchise, with contributions from family, friends, co-stars and fans. The programme looks at his early life in South Africa, his start in films as a heavy in 1940s and 1950s crime thrillers, and his big break appearing in Hancock's Half Hour on radio and TV.

Tony Hancock: From East Cheam to Earls Court (1985) Character: Self
Ex-colleagues reflect on the comic genius and sometimes difficult character of Tony Hancock.

When Steptoe Met Son (2002) Character: Self
The difficult off-screen relationship between actors Harry H. Corbett and Wilfrid Brambell who grew to hate one another during their years on screen. It charts their rise to fame with 'Steptoe and Son' in the early 60's, to their final falling out during an Australian stage show in the late 70's.

Seriously Seeking Sid (1993) Character: Self
A study of the life and career of the actor Sid James, best known for the long-running Carry On series of bawdy British film comedies.

Look at Life: Funny Business Is No Joke (1967) Character: Self
A peek behind the scenes at the business of the comedian and how it is being expanded for film and television.

The Siege of Sidney Street (1960) Character: Uniformed Police Inspector
A police inspector (Donald Sinden) tracks down Russian anarchist Peter the Painter (Peter Wyngarde) and his gang in circa-1911 London.

Alan Simpson

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Alan Simpson

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