William Simons
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William Simons belongs to the acting trade in British film and television with little documented beyond the roles themselves. His credits cluster in horror. He has been at it a good while, some 75 years. 'The Woman in Black' is where his work is easiest to check, in the role of John Keckwick.
William Simons
5 Movies
33 Series
William Simons belongs to the acting trade in British film and television with little documented beyond the roles themselves. His credits cluster in horror. He has been at it a good while, some 75 years. 'The Woman in Black' is where his work is easiest to check, in the role of John Keckwick.
TV Shows
Plays PC Alf Ventress
Heartbeat
1992
Plays Martin O'Connor
Crown Court
1972
Plays PC Edward Thackeray
Cribb
1980
Plays Inspector Fox
The Inspector Alleyn Mysteries
1993
Plays Josef
Wish Me Luck
1988
Plays PC Alf Ventress
The Royal
2003
Plays James Connolly
ITV Playhouse
1967
Plays Mandrel
Doctor Who
1963
Plays Dale Monsal
A Bit of a Do
1989
Plays Ted Watson
The Darling Buds of May
1991
Plays Dave Goodis
Lovejoy
1986
Plays Det. Insp. Michael Baker
The Ruth Rendell Mysteries
1987
Plays Catchpole
The New Statesman
1987
Plays Tennant
Dempsey and Makepeace
1985
Plays Jack Sankey
Yanks Go Home
1976
Plays Montresor
Tales of Mystery and Imagination
1995
Plays Jones
Wessex Tales
1973
Plays Quarmby
The Guardians
1971
Plays Thurkill
The Legend of Robin Hood
1975
Plays Jesse
Country Matters
1972
Plays Arthur Henry Strapp
Time for Murder
1985
Plays Chief Superintendent Jim Catley
Juliet Bravo
1980
Plays Det. Sgt. Wilmer
Rumpole of the Bailey
1975
Plays Maurice Pope
The Sweeney
1975
Plays Gamekeeper
Auf Wiedersehen, Pet
1983
Plays Doctor
Play for Today
1970
Plays Pongo Harris
Minder
1979
Plays Lebrun
Secret Army
1977
Plays Chater
Bergerac
1981
Plays Kapitanleutnant Erlich
Enemy at the Door
1978
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The Woman in Black
Full Filmography
The Royal
PC Alf Ventress · 6 episodes
2003–
TV
Tales of Mystery and Imagination
Montresor · 1 episode
1995–
TV
The Inspector Alleyn Mysteries
Inspector Fox · 8 episodes
1993–
TV
Heartbeat
PC Alf Ventress · 372 episodes
1992–
TV
The Darling Buds of May
Ted Watson · 2 episodes
1991–
TV
A Bit of a Do
Dale Monsal · 2 episodes
1989–
TV
Wish Me Luck
Josef · 7 episodes
1988–
TV
The New Statesman
Catchpole · 1 episode
1987–
TV
The Ruth Rendell Mysteries
Det. Insp. Michael Baker · 2 episodes
1987–
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is William Simons still alive?
William Simons passed away on June 21, 2019 at age 78.
What are the most famous roles of William Simons?
William Simons is best known for roles in The Woman in Black, Mandy, West of Zanzibar.
How many movies has William Simons been in?
Over a 68-year career (since 1951), William Simons has appeared in 5 movies and 33 TV shows.
What was William Simons's first movie?
The career of William Simons began with Where No Vultures Fly (1951).
What is William Simons's most recent movie or series?
William Simons's most recent release is Celebrity Antiques Road Trip, which premiered on October 24, 2011.
What TV shows has William Simons appeared in?
On television, William Simons has appeared in Doctor Who, Lovejoy, The New Statesman, Auf Wiedersehen, Pet.
William Simons
1940-11-17 · Mumbles, Swansea, Wales, UK
William Simons was born on November 17, 1940 in Mumbles, South Wales, UK. He is an actor, known for Cribb (1980), Ivory Hunter (1951) and Heartbeat (1992).