Alan Simpson

Overview

Known for
Acting
Gender
Other
Birthday
Nov 27, 1929 (95 years old)
Death date
Feb 08, 2017

Alan Simpson

Known For

When Steptoe Met Son
1h 0m
Movie 2002

When Steptoe Met Son

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.

The Unforgettable Sid James
1h 30m
Movie 2000

The Unforgettable Sid James

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.

Seriously Seeking Sid
0h 45m
Movie 1993

Seriously Seeking Sid

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.

Tony Hancock: From East Cheam to Earls Court
1h 0m
Movie 1985

Tony Hancock: From East Cheam to Earls Court

Ex-colleagues reflect on the comic genius and sometimes difficult character of Tony Hancock.

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