Gerald Sim
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- February 4, 1925 in Liverpool, England, UK
- Died
- December 11, 2014
- Active Years
- 1947–1996 (50 Years)
- Total Credits
- 107 credits in database
Biography
Subject: Gerald Sim (Acting).
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Write ONLY verifiable facts from the source.
No invented details (titles, roles, dates, etc.).
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
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Word count: 90-130 words.
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Name: Gerald Sim.
Known For: Acting.
Known Credits: 102.
Gender: Male.
Birthday: February 4, 1925.
Day of Death: December 11, 2014 (89 years old).
Place of Birth: Liverpool, England, UK.
Gerald Sim was a male actor known for his work in acting. He was born in Liverpool, England, UK, on February 4, 1925. Throughout his career, he accumulated 102 known credits. Sim passed away on December 11, 2014, at the age of 89.
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Problem: The source is extremely sparse. I cannot invent details to reach the word count. I must use the provided facts. If I cannot reach 90 words without inventing facts, I have a conflict between the "90-130 word" instruction and the "Use ONLY facts present above" instruction.
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Gerald Sim was a male actor whose professional career included 102 known credits. He was born in Liverpool, England, UK, on February 4, 1925. Sim is recognized for his work
Career overview
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Task: Write a career overview of Gerald Sim (Acting).
Constraint 1: Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided source.
Constraint 2: No inventing titles, names, dates, awards, etc.
Constraint 3: Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose in plain text.
Constraint 4: No markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points.
Constraint 5: Length 180-260 words.
Constraint 6: 2-3 short paragraphs.
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Name: Gerald Sim.
Known For: Acting.
Known Credits: 102.
Gender: Male.
Birthday: February 4, 1925.
Day of Death: December 11, 2014 (89 years old).
Place of Birth: Liverpool, England, UK.
Drafting Paragraph 1:
Gerald Sim was an actor born on February 4, 1925, in Liverpool, England, UK. Throughout his career, he was recognized for his work in acting. His professional body of work includes 102 known credits across movies and television shows.
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Sim's career spanned several decades, during which he established himself within the industry. He passed away on December 11, 2014, at the age of 89.
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"Gerald Sim was an actor born on February 4, 1925, in Liverpool, England, UK. Throughout his career, he was recognized for his work in acting. His professional body of work includes 102 known credits across movies and television shows. Sim's career spanned several decades, during which he established himself within the industry. He passed away on December 11, 2014, at the age of 89."
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Problem: The source is extremely sparse. The user wants 180-260 words.
Constraint Check: "Use ONLY facts present above. Do not invent roles, dates, awards, relationships or personal details."
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Strategy: I must expand the prose using the available facts in a formal, encyclopedic way without adding new facts. I will describe the facts provided in more detail.
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Gerald Sim was a male actor who was born on February 4, 1925. His place of birth was Liverpool, England, UK. Over the course of his professional life, Sim was known for his work in acting, accumulating a total of 102 known credits. These credits encompass his contributions to both movies and television shows.
Sim's career is documented through these 102 credits. He was a professional in the acting field. He lived to the age of 89 years old. Gerald Sim died on December 11, 2014.
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Name: Gerald Sim
Gender: Male
Birthday: February 4, 1925
Death: December 11, 2014 (89 years old)
Birthplace: Liverpool, England, UK
Known For: Acting
Known Credits: 102
Media types: Movies, TV Shows
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Full Filmography
107 titles- Madson (1996) as Appeal Judge
- Santa's Christmas Crash (1995)
- The World of Hammer (1994) as Self (archive footage)
- Shadowlands (1993) as Superintendent Registrar
- The Vision Thing (1993) as Retired Building Society Manager
- Patriot Games (1992) as Lord Justice
- Chaplin (1992) as Doctor
- Keeping Up Appearances (1990) as The Vicar
- Number One Gun (1990) as Stockwell - MI5 Boss
- Jack the Ripper (1988) as Dr Bagster Phillips
- A Little Princess (1987) as Colonel
- Cry Freedom (1987) as Police Doctor
- Miss Marple: The Moving Finger (1985) as Coroner
- Hammer House of Mystery and Suspense (1984) as Vicar
- Chance in a Million (1984) as Bank Manager
- Paint Me a Murder (1984) as Vicar
- Wilfred and Eileen (1983) as Mr. Stenhouse
- Gandhi (1982) as Magistrate
- Bergerac (1981) as Major Cranshaw
- Cribb (1980) as DI Waterlow
- The Trial of Lady Chatterley (1980) as Bishop of Woolwich
- The Victim (1980) as Francis Durrant
- To the Manor Born (1979) as The Rector
- Whinfrey's Last Case (1979) as Lord Raglin
- Death Becomes Me (1979) as Dr Gordon (archive footage)
- Armchair Thriller (1978) as Francis Durrant
- Edward and Mrs Simpson (1978) as Theodore Goddard
- Edward & Mrs. Simpson (1978) as Theodore Goddard
- Renoir, My Father (1978) as Gentleman Traveller
- The Professionals (1977) as Minister
- The Professionals (1977) as Colonel Masterson
- BBC2 Play of the Week (1977) as Gentleman Traveller
- A Bridge Too Far (1977) as Col. Sims
- The New Avengers (1976) as Minister
- Ripping Yarns (1976) as Lord Raglan
- The Slipper and the Rose (1976) as 1st Lord of the Navy
- Once the Killing Starts (1974) as Peterson
- Headmaster (1974)
- Thriller (1973) as Peterson
- No Sex Please - We're British (1973) as Reverend John Mower
- New Scotland Yard (1972) as Elliot Ryan
- Frenzy (1972) as Usher - Solicitor in Pub
- Young Winston (1972) as Engineer
- Six Days of Justice (1972) as Johnson
- Dr. Phibes Rises Again (1972) as Hackett
- The Persuaders! (1971) as Dr. Gordon
- Justice (1971) as Walter Longman
- Bless This House (1971) as Mr. Braithwaite
- The Ten Commandments (1971) as Mr. Topham
- Welcome Home (1971) as Det. Sgt. Greene
- Dr. Jekyll & Sister Hyde (1971) as Professor Robertson
- The Raging Moon (1971) as Rev. Corbett
- Play for Today (1970) as Carter
- Ryan's Daughter (1970) as Captain
- Doctor in Trouble (1970) as Doctor
- The Man Who Haunted Himself (1970) as Morrison
- The Last Grenade (1970) as Dr. Griffiths
- The Main Chance (1969) as Rufus Mansfield
- Strange Report (1969) as Chief Superintendent Cavanagh
- Liar! (1969) as Dr. Bogert
- Mischief (1969)
- Oh! What a Lovely War (1969) as Chaplain
- Nobody Runs Forever (1968) as Airport Official (uncredited)
- A Very Fine Line (1968) as Sutton
- Man in a Suitcase (1967)
- Our Mother's House (1967) as Bank Clerk (uncredited)
- The Whisperers (1967) as Mr. Conrad
- The Investigation (1967) as Witness
- The Wrong Box (1966) as 1st Undertaker
- BBC Play of the Month (1965) as Col. Fitch
- BBC Play of the Month (1965) as Clifford
- Out of the Unknown (1965) as Det. Sgt. Greene
- King Rat (1965) as Jones
- Legend of Death (1965) as Edgarsund
- The Murder Game (1965) as Larry Landstrom
- The Protectors (1964) as Tony Kimber
- It's Dark Outside (1964) as Wisden
- The Pumpkin Eater (1964) as Man at Party
- Seance on a Wet Afternoon (1964) as Beedle
- Festival (1963) as Doctor
- The Wrong Arm of the Law (1963) as Airport Official (uncredited)
- I Could Go on Singing (1963) as Joe
- West 11 (1963) as Customer
- West 11 (1963) as 1st Clothes Shop Customer (uncredited)
- Heavens Above! (1963) as Store Manager
- Z-Cars (1962) as Edward Hailey
- The L-Shaped Room (1962) as Doctor in Hospital
- Only Two Can Play (1962) as Cigarette Thief at Party
- The Painted Smile (1962) as Plain Clothes Policeman
- The Amorous Prawn (1962) as 1st Telephone Operator
- Flat Two (1962) as Uniformed Doorman
- The Avengers (1961) as Budge
- The Avengers (1961) as Lovell
- The Avengers (1961) as Frederick Yuill
- The Avengers (1961) as Kenneth
- Whistle Down the Wind (1961) as Detective
- Coronation Street (1960) as Ted Farrell
- The Angry Silence (1960) as Masters
- Cone of Silence (1960) as Operations Room Worker
- Armchair Theatre (1956) as Sutton
- Armchair Theatre (1956) as Journalist
- Dixon of Dock Green (1955) as Mr. Worth
- Dixon of Dock Green (1955) as Mr. Golding
- Dixon of Dock Green (1955) as Police Surgeon
- Josephine and Men (1955) as Detective Sgt. Allen
- Sunday Night Theatre (1950) as First Officer
- Fame Is the Spur (1947) as Reporter (uncredited)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Gerald Sim best known for?
Gerald Sim is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Due West: Our Sex Journey (2012), Shadowlands (1993), Patriot Games (1992), Chaplin (1992).
When and where was Gerald Sim born?
Gerald Sim was born on February 4, 1925 in Liverpool, England, UK. They passed away on December 11, 2014.
How many credits does Gerald Sim have?
Gerald Sim has accumulated over 107 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1947 to 1996.
What is Gerald Sim's background in cinema and television?
Subject: Gerald Sim (Acting). Source: Provided TMDB snippet. Constraints: Write ONLY verifiable facts from the source. No invented details (titles, roles, dates, etc.). Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose. Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points). Word count: 90-130 words. No preambl...
Gerald Sim by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- The Main Chance (1969) as Rufus Mansfield — aged about 44
- Cribb (1980) as DI Waterlow — aged about 55
- Festival (1963) as Doctor — aged about 38
- The Avengers (1961) as Budge — aged about 36
- The Avengers (1961) as Lovell — aged about 36
- The Avengers (1961) as Frederick Yuill — aged about 36
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