John Simm - Actor Profile

John Simm

Acting
Updated: Apr 13, 2026
38Total Films
8.5 Highest Rated
Born: Jul 10, 1970
Birth Place: Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, UK

About John Simm

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).

John Simm Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of John Simm reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 38 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of John Simm's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 37% of John Simm's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Cutting Edge - The Human Spider, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best John Simm Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from John Simm's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie John Simm has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2023 Right Here, Right Now Self Average Similar →
2020 Joey Joey Super Hit Similar →
2013 Father's Day Dave Average Similar →
2012 Everyday Ian Average Similar →
2011 Discovering Hamlet Self Hit Similar →
2010 Doctor Who: The End of Time The Master Flop Similar →
2009 Skellig Dave Average Similar →
2008 Tu£sday Silver Average Similar →
2008 Cutting Edge - The Human Spider Narrator Super Hit Similar →
2008 The Ties That Bind Us The Master (archive footage) Flop Similar →
2007 Factory: Manchester from Joy Division to Happy Mondays Himself - Narrator (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2007 Moose on the Loose Narrator Flop Similar →
2007 The End of 'Life on Mars' Self Hit Similar →
2007 The Yellow House Vincent Van Gogh Hit Similar →
2007 The 50 Greatest Television Dramas Self Flop Similar →
2006 Devilwood Gabriel Hit Similar →
2006 Brothers of the Head Boatman Flop Similar →
2006 The Dark Side of Porn: The Real Animal Farm Narrator Super Hit Similar →
2005 Monsoon Railway Narrator Flop Similar →
2005 Blue/Orange Dr. Bruce Flaherty Average Similar →
2004 Nero Caligula Average Similar →
2004 Ten Minute Movie Nick Hit Similar →
2002 Boys Alone Narrator (voice) Flop Similar →
2002 24 Hour Party People Bernard Hit Similar →
2002 Crime and Punishment Raskolnikov Hit Similar →
2002 Miranda Frank Flop Similar →
2001 Is Harry on the Boat? Prize Winner Flop Similar →
2000 Forgive and Forget Theo Flop Similar →
1999 Human Traffic Jip Hit Similar →
1999 Wonderland Eddie Average Similar →
1998 Understanding Jane Oz/2nd Party Stonehead Hit Similar →
1997 Diana & Me Neil Flop Similar →
1995 Boston Kickout Phil Hit Similar →
1995 Carrying Dad Sean Average Similar →
1994 Meat Cecil Flop Similar →
1994 A Pinch of Snuff Clint Heppelwhite Flop Similar →
N/A Do You Wanna Wrap Here?: The Making of Boston Kickout Self Flop Similar →
N/A When the Wolves Came Roger Flop Similar →

John Simm - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of John Simm?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring John Simm is "Cutting Edge - The Human Spider" with a rating of 8.5/10.

How many movies has John Simm acted in?

John Simm has been featured in at least 38 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by John Simm?

Other notable films include "The Dark Side of Porn: The Real Animal Farm", "Joey", and "Factory: Manchester from Joy Division to Happy Mondays".

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