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Alastair Sim

Acting

Born October 9, 1900 · Edinburgh, Scotland, UK

Died August 19, 1976

Also known as Аластер Сим

Biography

Alastair George Bell Sim was a Scottish actor. He 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. Starting in 1935, he also appeared in more than fifty British films, including an iconic adaptation of Charles Dickens’ novella A Christmas Carol, released in 1951 as Scrooge in Great Britain and as A Christmas Carol in the United States. Though an accomplished dramatic actor, he is often remembered for his comically sinister performances.

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Awards & recognition

  • Commander of the Order of the British Empire

Filmography19 titles