Alan Simpson

WritingBorn November 27, 1929Died February 8, 2017 (age 87)Brixton, London, England, UK

Alan Francis Simpson was an English scriptwriter. He was best known as part of the Galton and Simpson comedy writing partnership with Ray Galton.

Known For

Steptoe and Son

Creator

Hancock's Half Hour

Writer

The Rebel

19617.8

Writer

Citizen James

19607.6

Writer

Paul Merton in Galton & Simpson's

19967.0

Writer

The Bargee

19646.9

Writer

Galton and Simpson Comedy

19697.0

Writer

Steptoe & Son Ride Again

19736.8

Writer

Filmography

Acting

When Steptoe Met Son1.0

2002·Self

Movie

The Unforgettable Sid James

2000·Self

Movie

Seriously Seeking Sid

1993·Self

Movie

Tony Hancock: From East Cheam to Earls Court

1985·Self

Movie

Look at Life: Funny Business Is No Joke

1967·Self

Movie

The Siege of Sidney Street2.0

1960·Uniformed Police Inspector

Movie

Hancock's Half Hour7.3

1956·6 eps

Crew

Lost Sitcoms

2016·Writer

Det Bästa med Albert & Herbert

2005·Writer

Movie

Paul Merton in Galton & Simpson's7.0

Mordet på Skolgatan 15

1984·Writer

Movie

Albert & Herberts julkalender

1982·Writer

Albert & Herberts julkalender

1982·Creator

Albert & Herbert på Lisebergsteatern

1981·Original Series Creator

Albert & Herbert på Lisebergsteatern

1978·Original Concept

The Galton & Simpson Playhouse

1977·Associate Producer

The Galton & Simpson Playhouse

1977·Writer

The Galton & Simpson Playhouse

Steptoe & Son Ride Again6.8

1973·Writer

Movie

Fleksnes fataliteter6.6

1972·Writer

Fleksnes fataliteter6.6

Up the Chastity Belt4.0

1972·Writer

Movie

The Magnificent Seven Deadly Sins4.8

Never Talk to Strangers

1969·Writer

Movie

Galton and Simpson Comedy7.0

1969·Writer

The Spy with a Cold Nose2.8

1966·Writer

Movie

Hancock at the Royal Festival Hall

The Wrong Arm of the Law6.6

Hancock's Half Hour7.3

1956·Writer

Hancock's Half Hour7.3