Alastair Sim

Born: 1900-10-09

Birthplace: Edinburgh, Scotland, UK

Biography

Alastair George Bell Sim, CBE (9 October 1900 – 19 August 1976) was a Scottish character actor who appeared in a string of classic British films. He is best remembered in the role of Ebenezer Scrooge in the 1951 film Scrooge, and for his portrayal of Miss Fritton, the headmistress in two St. Trinian's films. He was famously described by comedian Ronnie Corbett as a "sad-faced actor, with the voice of a fastidious ghoul", in Corbett's autobiography High Hopes.

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Known For

Scrooge
Stage Fright
Rogue Male
Escapade
The Millionairess
Innocents in Paris
The Ruling Class
The Belles of St Trinian's
Royal Flash
An Inspector Calls

Top Movie Credits

Scrooge Ebenezer Scrooge
Stage Fright Commodore Gill
Rogue Male The Earl
Escapade Dr. Skillingworth
Innocents in Paris Sir Norman Barker
The Ruling Class Bishop Lampton
The Belles of St Trinian's Millicent Fritton / Clarence Fritton
Royal Flash Mr. Greig
An Inspector Calls Inspector Poole