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Alastair George Bell Sim, CBE (9 October 1900 – 19 August 1976) was a Scottish character actor who began his theatrical career at the age of thirty and quickly became established as a popular West End performer, remaining so until his death in 1976.
Alastair Sim was a Scottish actor, director and writer who starred in many British films and TV shows from 1936 to 1976. He is best known for his comedic roles, such as Ebenezer Scrooge in A Christmas Carol and Inspector Poole in An Inspector Calls.
The Scottish actor Alastair Sim (1900–1976) performed in many media of light entertainment, including theatre, film and television. His career spanned from 1930 until his death. During that time he was a "memorable character player of faded Anglo-Scottish gentility, whimsically put-upon countenance, and sepulchral, sometimes minatory, laugh".
Alastair Sim. Actor: A Christmas Carol. 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.
Aug 21, 1976 · LONDON, Aug. 20—Alastair Sim, the British actor, died of cancer last night at University College Hospital here, his family announced today. He was 75 years old and resided in London.
Alastair Sim was a popular British actor who died in 1976. His films still appear on television, especially his famous version of A Christmas Carol. He is known and loved today primarily as a character actor. He appeared in both comedies and dramas and performed in films, on the stage, and on television.
Alastair Sim was a Scottish character actor who starred in classic British films such as Scrooge, An Inspector Calls, and St. Trinian's. Learn more about his biography, filmography, and awards on TMDB.
