Alastair Sim

Person · Open Library

Works

3

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Film & TV

Edinburgh, Scotland, UK

Alastair George Bell Sim, CBE (9 October 1900 – 19 August 1976) was a Scottish character actor who appeared in a string of classic British films. He is best remembered in the role of Ebenezer Scrooge in the 1951 film Scrooge, and for his portrayal of Miss Fritton, the headmistress in two St. Trinian's films. He was famously described by comedian Ronnie Corbett as a "sad-faced actor, with the…

Known for

• To See Such Fun1977
• Rogue Male — The Earl1976
• The Littlest Horse Thieves — Lord Harrogate1976
• The Prodigal Daughter — Father Perfect1975
• Royal Flash — Mr. Greig1975
• The Ruling Class — Bishop Lampton1972
• The General's Day1972
• A Christmas Carol — Scrooge (voice)1971
• Film '72 — Self1971
• Play for Today1970

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Music · MusicBrainz

Type

Group

Origin

Japan

Active from

2004-11-03

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Listeners · Last.fm

Listeners

1

Total plays

1

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Wikidata facts

Instance of

human

Gender

male

Citizenship

United Kingdom

Place of birth

Edinburgh

Place of death

London

Occupation

television actor

Educated at

George Heriot's School

Employer

University of Edinburgh

Languages spoken

English language

Award

Commander of the Order of the British Empire

Official website

www.alastairsim.net

Image

Alastair-sim-laird-in-geordie.jpg

Number of children

1

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