Alastair Sim

1900 - 1976 (cancer)
British born Edinburgh

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. He was invited back and became the Rector of Edinburgh University (1948 - 1951). His first stage appearance was as Messenger in Othello at the Savoy Theatre, London. He went on to create some of the most memorable (usually comedic) roles in British films from 1936 until his death in 1976. Spouse Naomi Plaskitt (1932 - 19 August 1976) (his death).

Escape from the Dark (1976) , Rogue Male (1976) , Royal Flash (1975) , "Play for Today" (1972) , The Ruling Class (1972) , A Christmas Carol (1971) , Cold Comfort Farm (1968) , "Misleading Cases" (1967) , The Anatomist (1961) , The Millionairess (1960) , School for Scoundrels or How to Win Without Actually Cheating! (1960) , Left Right and Centre (1959) , The Doctor's Dilemma (1958) , Blue Murder at St. Trinian's (1957) , The Green Man (1956) , Geordie (1955) , Escapade (1955) , An Inspector Calls (1954) , The Belles of St. Trinian's (1954) , Innocents in Paris (1953) , Folly to Be Wise (1953) , Scrooge (1951) , Lady Godiva Rides Again (1951) , Laughter in Paradise (1951) , The Happiest Days of Your Life (1950) , Stage Fright (1950) , London Belongs to Me (1948) , Captain Boycott (1947) , Hue and Cry (1947) , Green for Danger (1946) , Waterloo Road (1945) , Let the People Sing (1942) , Cottage to Let (1941) , Inspector Hornleigh Goes to It (1941) , Law and Disorder (1940) , Inspector Hornleigh on Holiday (1939) , Inspector Hornleigh (1939) , This Man in Paris (1939) , Climbing High (1938) , The Terror (1938) , This Man Is News (1938) , Alf's Button Afloat (1938) , Sailing Along (1938) , Melody and Romance (1937) , The Squeaker (1937) , Gangway (1937) , A Romance in Flanders (1937) , Strange Experiment (1937) , Clothes and the Woman (1937) , The Mysterious Mr. Davis (1936) , Troubled Waters (1936) , The Big Noise (1936/II) , Man in the Mirror (1936) , Wedding Group (1936), Keep Your Seats, Please (1936) , The Private Secretary (1935) , The Case of Gabriel Perry (1935) , The Riverside Murder (1935) , A Fire Has Been Arranged (1935) , Late Extra (1935)