Ivan F. Simpson

Ivan F. Simpson was an American actor who is best known for The Adventures of Robin Hood, Captain Blood, and Maid of Salem. He was born on February 4, 1875, in Glasgow, Scotland, UK and passed away on October 12, 1951, in New York City, New York, USA.

Personal and Family Life

Ivan F. Simpson was the son of Robert Simpson and Jane Freebody Rowe. He had a daughter, Pamela Simpson, who also became an actress. Throughout his career, he played various supporting roles in Hollywood films, often portraying characters like servants, doctors, and clergymen.

Career Highlights

Simpson was known for being a favorite of the film star George Arliss and appeared in seven of his films. He took part in the films nominated for the Best Picture Oscar, including Disraeli and Mutiny on the Bounty, the latter of which won the award in 1935. Simpson performed in numerous films from 1915 to 1948, establishing himself as a versatile character actor.

Death and Legacy

Ivan F. Simpson died on October 12, 1951, in New York City. He left behind a legacy as a respected character actor in the early film industry, with many memorable performances throughout his long career. His contributions to cinema are preserved through his extensive filmography.

Filmography

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Title Release Date Character
Random Harvest 1942-12-17 The Vicar
Little Lord Fauntleroy 1936-03-06 Reverend Mordaunt
The Phantom of Crestwood 1932-10-14 Mr. Vayne
Inside the Lines 1930-07-05 Capper
The Prince and the Pauper 1937-04-30 Clemens
The Little Minister 1934-12-28 Sanders Webster
New Moon 1940-06-28 Guizot
This Land Is Mine 1943-05-07 Judge
Captain Blood 1935-12-26 Prosecutor
Nazi Agent 1942-03-01 Professor Sterling
Midnight Mary 1933-06-30 Mr. Tindle
Safe in Hell 1931-12-12 Crunch
The Baroness and the Butler 1938-02-18 Count Dormo
Disraeli 1929-11-01 Sir Hugh Myers
Never Say Die 1939-03-08 Kretsky
The Man Who Played God 1932-02-09 Battle
British Agent 1934-09-15 ‘Poohbah’ Evans
The Mystery of Mr. X 1934-02-23 Hutchinson
Her Secret 1933-12-18 Lathrop
The Millionaire 1931-05-01 Davis
Shadow of Doubt 1935-02-15 Morse
London by Night 1937-07-30 Burroughs
Manslaughter 1930-07-22 Morson
Old English 1930-08-12 Joe Pillin
The Silk Express 1933-06-01 Johnson, Kilgore’s Secretary
The Green Goddess 1930-02-13 Watkins
A Passport to Hell 1932-08-25 Simms
Splendor 1935-11-22 Fletcher
The Male Animal 1942-03-12 Dean Frederick Damon
A Kiss for Cinderella 1925-12-22 Mr. Cutaway
Among the Missing 1934-09-25 Smeed
Miss Bluebeard 1925-01-26 Bounds
Made for Each Other 1939-02-10 Simon (uncredited)
The Sun Never Sets 1939-05-31 A Doctor
Tower of London 1939-11-17 Anne’s Protector
The Crash 1932-10-09 Hodge
Kidnapped 1938-05-27 Old Man
Man of Two Worlds 1934-01-13 Dr. Lott
Maid of Salem 1937-02-12 Rev. Parris
The Earl of Chicago 1940-01-05 Hargraves (uncredited)
The Invisible Man Returns 1940-01-12 Mr. Cotton (uncredited)
The Reckless Hour