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ArchiveA-00003Last Curated · March 2009Film & Stage

Alastair Sim

Actor · United Kingdom · b. —

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Alastair Sim
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Archive Metadata
Archive ID
A-00003
Last Curated
March 2009
Country
United Kingdom
Occupation
Actor
Primary Field
Film & Stage
Era
Late 20th Century
Secondary Fields
TheatreCharacter Roles
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Biography

A stage and screen performer known for a wry intensity and a preference for roles that reward quiet observation. Frequently cast against type, always to memorable effect.

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Notable Highlights

    III

    Career Timeline

      IV

      Research Tags

      StageBritish CinemaCharacter Actor

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      Documentation Sources

      • Career overview
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      Curator's Note

      Documented for a career that has quietly outlasted louder ones. The archive keeps returning to his less-visible roles.

      — Alastair Hunte
      Curator, Who Is Alastair? Archive

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      A-00003
      Last Curated
      March 2009
      Who Is Alastair? Archive — “Alastair Sim”, Archive Accession A-00003. Last Curated March 2009. https://whoisalastair.com/
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