Allan Simpson was an American actor who is best known for Bertha, the Sewing Machine Girl, After the Fog, and The Exciters. He was born on June 26, 1898, in New York City, New York, and passed away on November 30, 1961, in Los Angeles County, California.
Personal and Family Life
Allan Simpson had a family deeply connected to the entertainment industry. He was the older brother of actor John Darrow and the brother-in-law of George Wittlinger. Allan was also an uncle to Madelyn Darrow and Barbara Darrow, and a great-uncle to Audrey Tannenbaum and Eric Tannenbaum.
Death and Legacy
Allan Simpson died on November 30, 1961, in California, leaving behind a modest but notable legacy in the film industry. His works continue to be remembered by classic cinema enthusiasts. Though not widely recognized today, his contributions to early film remain part of cinematic history.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| After the Fog | 1929-12-15 | Phil Langhorne |
| The Girl He Didn’t Buy | 1928-04-14 | Edwin Edinburg |
| Bertha the Sewing Machine Girl | 1926-12-19 | Roy Davis |
| The Family Upstairs | 1926-08-29 | Charles Grant |
| Blondes by Choice | 1927-10-01 | Cliff Bennett |
| One Splendid Hour | 1929-05-01 | |
| A Society Scandal | 1924-03-09 | Hector Colbert |
| Padlocked | 1926-08-02 | Norman Van Pelt |
| Sea Horses | 1926-02-22 | Harvey |
| The Exciters | 1923-06-03 | The Mechanician |
| The School for Wives | 1925-04-05 | Howard Lynch |