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- Scrooge. Patrick Macnee, Alastair Sim, Jack Warner. 99 votes. A timeless classic, Scrooge is a must-see for fans of Alastair Sim and Charles Dickens alike. Adapted from the beloved literary masterpiece, A Christmas Carol, this 1951 adaptation showcases Sim's exceptional acting prowess as Ebenezer Scrooge - a miserly old man who is visited by three spirits in an attempt to change his ways before it is too late.
- An Inspector Calls. Alastair Sim, Arthur Young, Olga Lindo. 58 votes. In this captivating 1954 British drama film, Alastair Sim delivers a powerful performance as the enigmatic Inspector Poole investigating the mysterious death of a young woman.
- Green for Danger. Alastair Sim, Trevor Howard, Sally Gray. 50 votes. An enthralling blend of mystery and suspense set during World War II, Green for Danger sees Alastair Sim excel in his role as Inspector Cockrill of Scotland Yard in this 1946 adaptation of Christianna Brand's novel.
- School for Scoundrels. Dennis Price, Alastair Sim, John Le Mesurier. 51 votes. In this 1960 British comedy classic, Alastair Sim steals the show as the cunning Mr. S. Potter, founder of the "School for Lifemanship" – a dubious institution that teaches its pupils how to manipulate and outwit their way through life's challenges.
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 an enigmatic character both on and off the screen. His idiosyncratic style of acting in films such as The Belles of St Trinian's endeared him to a cinema-going audience desperate to escape the day-to-day dreariness of an invasive, bureaucratic post-war Britain.
This Man in Paris is a 1939 British comedy mystery film directed by David MacDonald and starring Barry K. Barnes, Valerie Hobson and Alastair Sim. It was a sequel to the 1938 film This Man Is News. It was made at Denham Studios.
Alastair still has a small flat in London from which he can work. 1940: Alastair takes a part in Cottage To Let, the first spy thriller of the war, at Wyndham's Theatre, with George Cole and Leslie Banks. 1940: The Sim's take in children who are sent away from London because of fear of the bombs dropping during the blitz.
Aug 7, 2018 · 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.
Apr 11, 2020 · Alastair Sim is a distinctive and eccentric example of a rare brand of character actor, always good and often great, who at his best can convince you he’s among the finest actors in cinema.
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