William Simons (1940–2019) |
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William Simons was born on November 17, 1940 in Mumbles, South Wales, UK. He was an actor, known for Cribb (1980), Ivory Hunter (1951) and Heartbeat (1992). He was married to Jackie Simons and Janie Lowther. He died on June 21, 2019 in England.
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Born:in Mumbles, South Wales, UKDied:(age 78) in England, UK |
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Actor (99 credits)
Actor (99 credits)
1992-2009
Heartbeat
(TV Series)
PC Alf Ventress / Alf Ventress
PC Alf Ventress / Alf Ventress
- Sweet Sorrow
(2009)
... Alf Ventress
- Pass the Parcel
(2009)
... Alf Ventress
- The Open Door
(2009)
... Alf Ventress
- My One and Only
(2009)
... Alf Ventress
- Jobs for the Boys
(2009)
... Alf Ventress
2003-2004
The Royal
(TV Series)
PC Alf Ventress
PC Alf Ventress
- Cliffhanger
(2004)
... PC Alf Ventress
- Famous for a Day
(2003)
... PC Alf Ventress
- Doing the Rounds
(2003)
... PC Alf Ventress
- If Not for You
(2003)
... PC Alf Ventress
- One of Those Days
(2003)
... PC Alf Ventress
1990-1994
Alleyn Mysteries
(TV Series)
Inspector Fox
Inspector Fox
- Scales of Justice
(1994)
... Inspector Fox
- Dead Water
(1994)
... Inspector Fox
- Hand in Glove
(1994)
... Inspector Fox
- Death in a White Tie
(1993)
... Inspector Fox
- Death at the Bar
(1993)
... Inspector Fox
1990-1992
Haggard
(TV Series)
Landlord
Landlord
- Wicked Lady
(1992)
... Landlord
- Mad Jack
(1992)
... Landlord
- Beau Haggard
(1992)
... Landlord
- The Bellman
(1990)
... Landlord
- Daring Deeds
(1990)
... Landlord
1992
Lovejoy
(TV Series)
Dave Goodis
Dave Goodis
- Highland Fling: Part Two
(1992)
... Dave Goodis
- Highland Fling: Part One
(1992)
... Dave Goodis
1992
The Darling Buds of May
(TV Series)
Ted Watson
Ted Watson
- Stranger at the Gates: Part 2
(1992)
... Ted Watson
- Stranger at the Gates: Part 1
(1992)
... Ted Watson
1989-1992
The Bill
(TV Series)
Michael McGee / Ch. Supt. Pearson
Michael McGee / Ch. Supt. Pearson
- Whose Side Are You On?
(1992)
... Michael McGee
- In the Frame
(1989)
... Ch. Supt. Pearson
1986-1990
Boon
(TV Series)
Tom, Prison Warder / Appleby
Tom, Prison Warder / Appleby
- Work, Rest & Play
(1990)
... Tom, Prison Warder
- Northwest Passage to Acock's Green
(1986)
... Appleby
1989
Ruth Rendell Mysteries
(TV Series)
Det. Insp. Michael Baker
Det. Insp. Michael Baker
- A Sleeping Life: Part Three
(1989)
... Det. Insp. Michael Baker
- A Sleeping Life: Part Two
(1989)
... Det. Insp. Michael Baker
- A Sleeping Life: Part One
(1989)
... Det. Insp. Michael Baker
1989
A Bit of a Do
(TV Series)
Dale Monsal
Dale Monsal
- The Farewell Party
(1989)
... Dale Monsal
- The Dentist's Dinner Dance
(1989)
... Dale Monsal
1989
Wish Me Luck
(TV Series)
Josef
Josef
- Episode #2.7
(1989)
... Josef
- Episode #2.6
(1989)
... Josef
- Episode #2.5
(1989)
... Josef
- Episode #2.4
(1989)
... Josef
- Episode #2.3
(1989)
... Josef
1968-1987
Coronation Street
(TV Series)
Jim Cawley / Harry Bates / James Peck
Jim Cawley / Harry Bates / James Peck
- Episode #1.2769
(1987)
... Jim Cawley
- Episode #1.2768
(1987)
... Jim Cawley
- Episode #1.1185
(1972)
... Harry Bates
- Episode #1.1182
(1972)
... Harry Bates
- Episode #1.824
(1968)
... James Peck
1987
Rumpole of the Bailey
(TV Series)
Det. Sgt. Wilmer
Det. Sgt. Wilmer
- Rumpole and the Old, Old, Story
(1987)
... Det. Sgt. Wilmer
1985
Juliet Bravo
(TV Series)
Chief Superintendent Jim Catley
Chief Superintendent Jim Catley
- In a Man's World
(1985)
... Chief Superintendent Jim Catley
1983
Give us a Break
(TV Series)
Tommy Buck
Tommy Buck
- Right Bad Company
(1983)
... Tommy Buck
- Heaven Sent
(1983)
... Tommy Buck
1972-1983
Crown Court
(TV Series)
Martin O'Connor / Martin O'Connor QC / John Wellby
Martin O'Connor / Martin O'Connor QC / John Wellby
- Fighting Fire with Fire: Part 1
(1983)
... Martin O'Connor QC
- The Fiddling Connection: Part 1
(1982)
... Martin O'Connor QC
- Heart to Heart: Part 1
(1979)
... Martin O'Connor
- The Crown of Life: Part 1
(1978)
... Martin O'Connor QC
- Hunger Strike: Part 3
(1975)
... Martin O'Connor
1982
The Bell
(TV Series)
Mark Strafford
Mark Strafford
- Episode #1.4
(1982)
... Mark Strafford
- Episode #1.3
(1982)
... Mark Strafford
- Episode #1.2
(1982)
... Mark Strafford
- Episode #1.1
(1982)
... Mark Strafford
1980-1981
Cribb
(TV Series)
Constable Thackeray
Constable Thackeray
- Invitation to a Dynamite Party
(1981)
... Constable Thackeray
- Murder Old Boy?
(1981)
... Constable Thackeray
- The Choir That Wouldn't Sing
(1981)
... Constable Thackeray
- The Hand That Rocks the Cradle
(1981)
... Constable Thackeray
- The Last Trumpet
(1981)
... Constable Thackeray
1975-1979
Play for Today
(TV Series)
Doctor / Martin
Doctor / Martin
- Even Solomon
(1979)
... Doctor
- The Saturday Party
(1975)
... Martin
1969-1979
ITV Playhouse
(TV Series)
Harvey / George / Mike / ...
Harvey / George / Mike / ...
- The Blacktoft Diaries: True or False?
(1979)
... Harvey
- Losing Her
(1978)
... George
- Dear Mr. Welfare
(1970)
... Mike
- Arthur Wants You for a Sunbeam
(1970)
... Tom
- Would You Look at Them Smashing all Those Lovely Windows?
(1970)
... James Connolly / Barman
1978
Enemy at the Door
(TV Series)
Kapitanleutnant Erlich
Kapitanleutnant Erlich
- The Laws and Usages of War
(1978)
... Kapitanleutnant Erlich
1977
Doctor Who
(TV Series)
Mandrel
Mandrel
- The Sun Makers: Part Four
(1977)
... Mandrel
- The Sun Makers: Part Three
(1977)
... Mandrel
- The Sun Makers: Part Two
(1977)
... Mandrel
- The Sun Makers: Part One
(1977)
... Mandrel
1976
Emmerdale
(TV Series)
Will Croft
Will Croft
- Episode #1.302
(1976)
... Will Croft
- Episode #1.301
(1976)
... Will Croft
- Episode #1.300
(1976)
... Will Croft
- Episode #1.299
(1976)
... Will Croft
- Episode #1.298
(1976)
... Will Croft
1973
Heil Caesar!
(TV Series)
Casca
Casca
- Defeat
(1973)
... Casca
- Murder of a President
(1973)
... Casca
- The Conspirators
(1973)
... Casca
1971-1972
ITV Sunday Night Theatre
(TV Series)
Fred / Chris Payer
Fred / Chris Payer
- The Piano Player
(1972)
... Fred
- Paper Roses
(1971)
... Chris Payer
1972
A Family at War
(TV Series)
Army Chaplain
Army Chaplain
- Two Fathers
(1972)
... Army Chaplain (as Bill Simons)
1969
Big Breadwinner Hog
(TV Series)
Man
Man
- Immature, Unsatisfactory Work...
(1969)
... Man (as Bill Simons)
1958-1965
ITV Play of the Week
(TV Series)
Johnny Ridell / Petterson
Johnny Ridell / Petterson
- Giants on Saturday
(1965)
... Johnny Ridell
- Frenzy
(1958)
... Petterson
1962-1963
The Old Curiosity Shop
(TV Mini-Series)
Abel Garland
Abel Garland
- Episode #1.13
(1963)
... Abel Garland
- Episode #1.12
(1963)
... Abel Garland
- Episode #1.11
(1963)
... Abel Garland
- Episode #1.8
(1963)
... Abel Garland
- Episode #1.4
(1962)
... Abel Garland
1955-1961
ITV Television Playhouse
(TV Series)
German youth #2 / Chipperfield / Francois / ...
German youth #2 / Chipperfield / Francois / ...
- Marking Time
(1961)
... German youth #2
- A Blow to the Head
(1961)
... Chipperfield
- Men Without Shadows
(1957)
... Francois
- The Facts of Life
(1955)
... Jonathan
1959-1960
Probation Officer
(TV Series)
Bill Fletcher / Terry
Bill Fletcher / Terry
- Episode #2.1
(1960)
... Bill Fletcher
- Episode #1.6
(1959)
... Terry
1960
Francis Storm Investigates
(TV Series)
Robin
Robin
- The Sealed Room
(1960)
... Robin
- The Vengeance of Colonel Sartory
(1960)
... Robin
- The Trail of the Spaniard
(1960)
... Robin
- The House in the Fog
(1960)
... Robin
- The Clock That Struck Thirteen
(1960)
... Robin
1959
Jo's Boys
(TV Series)
Franz
Franz
- Part 7
(1959)
... Franz
- Part 6
(1959)
... Franz
- Part 5
(1959)
... Franz
- Part 4
(1959)
... Franz
- Part 3
(1959)
... Franz
1956
Rex Milligan
(TV Series)
Alfie Cutforth
Alfie Cutforth
- Rex Milligan Raises the Roof
(1956)
... Alfie Cutforth
- The Bogus Formula
(1956)
... Alfie Cutforth
- Rex Milligan Keeps the Flag Flying
(1956)
... Alfie Cutforth
- The Land Yacht
(1956)
... Alfie Cutforth
- The Unexploded Rumour
(1956)
... Alfie Cutforth
1955
Tales of Hans Anderson
(TV Series)
Hans
Hans
- The Cripple Boy
(1955)
... Hans
- Wee Willie Winkie
(1955)
1955
Bobby in France
(TV Series)
Bobby
Bobby
- Leaving for Home
(1955)
... Bobby
- Episode #1.5
(1955)
... Bobby
- Episode #1.4
(1955)
... Bobby
- Episode #1.3
(1955)
... Bobby
- At the Villa Rose-Blanche
(1955)
... Bobby
1955
Benbow and the Angels
(TV Series)
Andrew
Andrew
- St. Michael and All Angels
(1955)
... Andrew
- The Missing Weathercock
(1955)
... Andrew
- The Secret of Ragman Smith
(1955)
... Andrew
- Philadelphia Smith
(1955)
... Andrew
- Fools Rush in ...
(1955)
... Andrew
1954
Heidi Grows Up
(TV Mini-Series)
Peter
Peter
- Fire on the Mountain
(1954)
... Peter
- Home Again
(1954)
... Peter
- Boarding School
(1954)
... Peter
1954
A Castle and Sixpence
(TV Mini-Series)
Christopher Sixpence
Christopher Sixpence
- The Riches That Remain
(1954)
... Christopher Sixpence
- The Triumph of Mr. Neatsfoot
(1954)
... Christopher Sixpence
- Who Is Christopher Sixpence?
(1954)
... Christopher Sixpence
- A Job for the Dungeon
(1954)
... Christopher Sixpence
- Ragged Knights
(1954)
... Christopher Sixpence
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Best known for playing the phlegmatic, curmudgeonly PC Alf Ventress in all 18 seasons of TV's Heartbeat (1992). See more »Trademark:
Severely pock-marked face caused by a skin disease in his teensStar Sign:
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