Where to watch John Simm in the UK
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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 films streaming in the UK
Most-watched films featuring John Simm, available across UK streaming, rent and buy.
John Simm TV shows streaming in the UK
Selected TV credits featuring John Simm.
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- Doctor Who (2005) as The Master
- Heartbeat (1992) as Richard Francis
- The One Show (2006) as Self
- Rumpole of the Bailey (1975) Cast
- Would I Lie to You? (2007) as Self
- Grace (2021) as DS Roy Grace
- Doctor Who Confidential (2005) Cast
- Cracker (1993) as William 'Bill' Preece
- Moving On (2009) as Moose
- Prey (2014) as Marcus Farrow
- The Culture Show (2004) as Self
- The Catch (2016) as Rhys
- Life on Mars (2006) as Sam Tyler
- The Lakes (1997) as Danny Kavanagh
- Toast of London (2013) Cast
- Spaced (1999) as Stephen Edwards
- This World (2004) Cast
- The Village (2013) as John Middleton
- Screen One (1989) as Cecil
- Crime (2021) as Mr Confectioner
- Clocking Off (2000) as Stuart Leach
- State of Play (2003) as Cal McAffrey
- Collateral (2018) as David Mars
- Canterbury Tales (2003) as Ace
- Starstruck (2021) as Martin
- Intruders (2014) as Jack Whalen
- I, Jack Wright (2025) as Gray Wright
- Strangers (2018) as Jonah Mulray
- The Devil's Whore (2008) as Edward Sexby
- Mad Dogs (2011) as Baxter
- The Dark Side of Porn (2005) as Self
- Cutting Edge (1990) as Self - Narrator
- Chiller (1995) as Gary Kingston
- DNA Journey (2019) as Self
- Sex Traffic (2004) as Daniel Appleton
- Code of a Killer (2015) as Alec Jeffreys
- Cold Courage (2020) as Arthur Fried
- One Life (2003) Cast
- Exile (2011) as Tom Ronstadt
- London (2004) as Friedrich Engels
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John Simm's films and TV shows are available across UK streaming services. Click any title in the filmography below to see exactly which UK service has it — Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, Apple TV+, BBC iPlayer, ITVX, NOW, Sky, MUBI and more — updated daily.
What are John Simm's most popular films?
Most-watched John Simm films currently: Human Traffic (1999), 24 Hour Party People (2002), The 50 Greatest Television Dramas (2007), Skellig (2009), Discovering Hamlet (2011).
What TV shows has John Simm appeared in?
Selected TV credits: Doctor Who (2005), Heartbeat (1992), The One Show (2006), Rumpole of the Bailey (1975), Would I Lie to You? (2007).
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