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Alastair George Bell Sim, CBE (9 October 1900 – 19 August 1976) was a Scottish character actor who began his theatrical career at the age of thirty and quickly became established as a popular West End performer, remaining so until his death in 1976.
Alastair Sim was a Scottish actor, director and writer who starred in many British films and TV shows from 1936 to 1976. He is best known for his comedic roles, such as Ebenezer Scrooge in A Christmas Carol and Inspector Poole in An Inspector Calls.
- January 1, 1
- Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
- January 1, 1
- St. Pancras, London, England, UK
Alastair Sim. Actor: A Christmas Carol. The son of Alexander Sim JP and Isabella McIntyre, Alastair Sim was educated in Edinburgh. Always interested in language (especially the spoken word) he became the Fulton Lecturer in Elocution at New College, Edinburgh University from 1925 until 1930.
- October 9, 1900
- August 19, 1976
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The Scottish actor Alastair Sim (1900–1976) performed in many media of light entertainment, including theatre, film and television. [1] His career spanned from 1930 until his death.
Alastair Sim. Highest Rated: 100% School for Scoundrels (1960) Lowest Rated: 20% The Millionairess (1960) Birthday: Oct 9, 1900. Birthplace: Edinburgh, Scotland, UK. Inimitable Scottish comic...
Tomatometer®Audience ScoreTitleCreditNo Score Yet50%The Earl (Character)No Score Yet75%Lord Harrogate (Character)50%64%Mr. Greig (Character)77%85%Bishop Lampton (Character)Unknown photographer, via Wikimedia Commons, public domain license. A Memorable Actor. Alastair Sim was a popular British actor who died in 1976. His films still appear on television, especially his famous version of A Christmas Carol. He is known and loved today primarily as a character actor.
Alistair Sim. Birth Place. United Kingdom. Born. October 09, 1900. Died. August 19, 1976. Biography. Read More. Inimitable Scottish comic performer, a truly gifted character player whose brilliant timing, hangdog expression and large, glowering eyes helped propel him to stardom in middle age.