Person
Michael Simkins
Acting · Born 1957-02-04 · Greenford, Middlesex, England, UK
Biography
Michael Simkins is a British film, television and stage actor based in London, England. He is also an author and a regular contributor for The Daily Telegraph, The Guardian and The Times.
Known for
Midsomer Murders
Gary Thompson
The Crown
Patrick Dean
Father Brown
Kingsley Wilmot
Heartbeat
Ross
Grantchester
Derek Jarvis
Peak Practice
Larry Simms
A Touch of Frost
Mr Harper
Lewis
Manfred Canter
Foyle's War
Hugh Reid
The Bill
1984
Filmography
- 2024EllisGerry Rees-Mortimer
- 2022This Is Going to HurtStephen
- 2020Miss ScarletPolice Commissioner Fitzroy
- 20191944: Should We Bomb Auschwitz?Archibald Sinclair
- 2018Mamma Mia! Here We Go AgainEnsemble Performer
- 2016The CrownPatrick Dean
- 2014GrantchesterDerek Jarvis
- 2013Father BrownKingsley Wilmot
- 2012A Touch of ClothJohn Duntish
- 2011The Iron LadyPeter
- 2009Above SuspicionWalters
- 2007LewisManfred Canter
- 2006V for VendettaParliament General
- 2004Green WingJudge
- 2004New TricksColonel Kilmartin
- 2002Foyle's WarHugh Reid
- 2001Judge John Deed
- 1999Topsy-TurvyFrederick Bovill
- 1997Trial & RetributionChief Supt. Frank Bradley
- 1997WildeLord Illingworth
- 1997Midsomer MurdersGary Thompson
- 1996CompanyPaul
- 1995BugsQuayle
- 1993HeidiDoctor
- 1993Peak PracticeLarry Simms
- 1993The DetectivesDoctor
- 1992A Touch of FrostMr Harper
- 1992A Fatal InversionDC Stretton
- 1992HeartbeatRoss
- 1991PerformanceCornwall
- 1991A Demon in My ViewJonathan Dean
- 1991The House of EliottHenry Wilson
- 1991Soldier SoldierMajor Digby
- 1990Shoot to KillDI Brian Jackson
- 1985Howards' WayIan Cartwright
- 1984The Bill
- 1972Van der ValkJoop Snelders
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