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Bill Simpson

Known for

Acting

Born

September 11, 1931

Birthplace

Ayr, Scotland, UK

Died

December 21, 1986 (aged 55)

Biography

Ayrshire born actor who became a household name for British audiences in the 1960s for his performance in the title role of Dr Finlay's Casebook.

Best known work

The 39 Steps
The 39 Steps
1959
Kidnapped
Kidnapped
1979
Return of the Saint
Return of the Saint
1978
Dr. Finlay's Casebook
Dr. Finlay's Casebook
1962
Cilla
Cilla
1968
Shoot for the Sun
Shoot for the Sun
1987
The Mackinnons
The Mackinnons
1977
Preacherman Meets Widderwoman
Preacherman Meets Widderwoman
1973

Filmography

  1. 1987

    Shoot for the Sun

    as Mickey (Fergie's boss)

  2. 1979

    KidnappedTV

    as James of the Glens (13 episodes)

  3. 1978

    Return of the SaintTV

    as Professor Edmund Bartlett (1 episode)

  4. 1977

    The MackinnonsTV

  5. 1973

    Preacherman Meets Widderwoman

    as Sheriff Zero Bull

  6. 1968

    CillaTV

    as Self (1 episode)

  7. 1962

    Dr. Finlay's CasebookTV

    as Dr Alan Finlay (191 episodes)

  8. 1959

    The 39 Steps

    as Bridegroom (uncredited)

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