Actor · Producer
John Simm
John Simm has worked on 26 movies and 40 TV shows, between 1978 and 2025. On Nahoko: 3 movies and 27 TV shows. Best known for 24 Hour Party People, Life on Mars and Human Traffic.
- Born
- 10 July 1970 (56 years old)
- Birthplace
- Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, UK
- Also known as
- 존 심, John Ronald Simm
- Activities
- Actor · Producer
- Nationality
- United Kingdom
- Career start
- 1978
- Spouse
- Kate Magowan
- Education
- Blackpool and The Fylde College, Edge End High School, Drama Centre London
Known for
Where to watch
United States
24 of their 30 titles are streaming right now in United States.
Availability: JustWatch · TMDB
Biography
John Simm grew up in Nelson, Lancashire. He attended Edge End High School, Nelson, Lancashire followed by Blackpool Drama College at 16 and the Drama Centre, London at 19. He lives with his wife, actress Kate Magowan, and their children Ryan (born 13th August 2001) and Molly (born February 2007). Simm won the best actor award at the Valencia Film Festival for his film debut in "Boston Kickout" (1996).
Career in figures
Career
- Active since
- 1993
- Titles on Nahoko
- 3 movies and 27 TV shows
- Main genres
- Drama, Crime, Mystery
Ratings and box office
- Average rating
- ★ 7.0 IMDb
- Most voted
- 24 Hour Party People
- Box office
- $6.8M, led by Human Traffic ($4M)
Frequent collaborators
Benedict Wong2 titles together
Philip Glenister2 titles together
Maxine Peake2 titles togetherFilmography 30
2025
- I, Jack WrightTV showTV show · as Gray Wright · 6 episodes
★ 7.1
2021
- GraceTV showTV show · as DS Roy Grace · 20 episodes
★ 7.4 - StarstruckTV showTV show · as Martin · 1 episode★ 7.5
- CrimeTV showTV show · as Mr Confectioner / Gareth Horsborough · 2 episodes★ 7.2
2020
- Cold CourageTV showTV show · as Arthur Fried · 8 episodes★ 5.8
2018
- CollateralTV showTV show · as David Mars · 4 episodes
★ 6.8 - White DragonTV showTV show · as Jonah Mulray · 8 episodes★ 6.5
- TraumaTV showTV show · as Dan Bowker · 3 episodes
★ 5.9
2016
- The CatchTV showTV show · as Rhys / Rhys Griffiths · 10 episodes★ 7.1
2015
- Code of a KillerTV showTV show · as Alec Jeffreys · 2 episodes
★ 7.6
2014
2013
- The VillageTV showTV show · as John Middleton · 12 episodes★ 7.7
2012
- Toast of LondonTV showTV show★ 8.2
2011
2008
- The Devil's MistressTV showTV show · as Edward Sexby · 4 episodes
★ 7.0
2007
- Would I Lie to You?TV showTV show · as themselves · 1 episode★ 8.3
2006
- Life on MarsTV showTV show · as Sam Tyler · 16 episodes
★ 8.3
2005
- Doctor WhoTV showTV show · as The Master · 5 episodes
★ 8.5 - Doctor Who ConfidentialTV showTV show★ 8.0
2004
- Sex TrafficTV showTV show · as Daniel Appleton · 2 episodes★ 7.7
2003
- State of PlayTV showTV show · as Cal McAffrey · 6 episodes★ 8.3
2002
- 24 Hour Party PeopleMovieMovie · as Bernard★ 7.3
- MirandaMovieMovie · as Frank★ 5.4
1999
- SpacedTV showTV show · as Stephen Edwards · 1 episode
★ 8.5 - Human TrafficMovieMovie · as Jip★ 7.1
1993
- CrackerTV showTV show · as William 'Bill' Preece · 2 episodes★ 8.4
1992
- HeartbeatTV showTV show · as Richard Francis · 1 episode
★ 6.9
1978
- Rumpole of the BaileyTV showTV show · as Joby Jonson · 1 episode
★ 8.4
More credits 53
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2023
- Right Here, Right NowMovieMovie · as themselves
2020
- JoeyMovieMovie · as Joey · Executive producer
2019
- DNA JourneyTV showTV show · as themselves · 1 episode
2013
- BurgledMovieMovie · as themselves (voice)
- Father's DayMovieMovie · as Dave
2012
- EverydayMovieMovie · as Ian
- Wartime FarmTV showTV show · as themselves · 8 episodes
2011
- Discovering HamletMovieMovie · as themselves
2010
- Doctor Who: The End of TimeMovieMovie · as The Master
2008
- The Human SpiderMovieMovie · as themselves
- Tu£sdayMovieMovie · as Silver
2007
- Factory: Manchester from Joy Division to Happy MondaysMovieMovie · as themselves (voice)
- Monsoon RailwayTV showTV show · as themselves (voice) · 2 episodes
- Moose on the LooseMovieMovie · as themselves
- The 50 Greatest Television DramasMovieMovie · as themselves
- The End of 'Life on Mars'MovieMovie · as themselves
- The Yellow HouseMovieMovie · as Vincent Van Gogh
2006
- Brothers of the HeadMovieMovie · as Boatman
- DevilwoodMovieMovie · as Gabriel
- The Dark Side of Porn: The Real Animal FarmMovieMovie · as themselves
2005
- Blue/OrangeMovieMovie · as Dr. Bruce Flaherty
- Monsoon RailwayMovieMovie · as themselves
- The Dark Side of PornTV showTV show · as themselves · 9 episodes
2004
- Imperium: NeroTV showTV show · as Caligola · 2 episodes
- LondonTV showTV show · as Friedrich Engels · 3 episodes
- NeroMovieMovie · as Caligula
- Ten Minute MovieMovieMovie · as Nick
- This WorldTV showTV show
2003
- Canterbury TalesTV showTV show · as Ace · 1 episode
- One LifeTV showTV show
2002
- Boys AloneMovieMovie · as themselves (voice)
- Crime and PunishmentTV showTV show · as Raskolnikov · 2 episodes
- Crime and PunishmentMovieMovie · as Raskolnikov
2001
- Is Harry on the Boat?MovieMovie · as Prize Winner
2000
- Clocking OffTV showTV show · as Stuart Leach · 1 episode
- Forgive and ForgetMovieMovie · as Theo
- Never NeverTV showTV show · as John Parlour · 2 episodes
1999
- WonderlandMovieMovie · as Eddie
1998
- Understanding JaneMovieMovie · as Oz/2nd Party Stonehead
1997
- Diana & MeMovieMovie · as Neil
- The LakesTV showTV show · as Danny Kavanagh · 14 episodes
1995
- Boston KickoutMovieMovie · as Phil
- Carrying DadMovieMovie · as Sean
- ChillerTV showTV show · as Gary Kingston · 1 episode
- Mirror ManMovieMovie · as Gary Kingston
1994
- A Pinch of SnuffMovieMovie · as Clint Heppelwhite
- MeatMovieMovie · as Cecil
- Men of the WorldTV showTV show · as Kendle Bains · 12 episodes
1993
- OasisTV showTV show · as Posh Robert · 10 episodes
1990
- Cutting EdgeTV showTV show · as themselves · 3 episodes
1989
- Screen OneTV showTV show · as Cecil · 1 episode