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Alastair Sim
Born 1900-10-09Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
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. Description above from the Wikipedia article Alastair Sim, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Screen work
Movies & roles
To See Such FunRoleRogue MaleThe EarlThe Littlest Horse ThievesLord HarrogateRoyal FlashMr. GreigThe Prodigal DaughterFather PerfectThe General's DayRoleThe Ruling ClassBishop LamptonA Christmas CarolScrooge (voice)The MillionairessSagamoreSchool for ScoundrelsS. PotterLeft Right and CentreLord WilcotThe Doctor's DilemmaCutler WalpoleBlue Murder at St. Trinian'sMiss Amelia FrittonThe Green ManHawkinsThe AnatomistDr. KnoxGeordieThe LairdFestival in EdinburghNarratorEscapadeDr. SkillingworthThe Belles of St Trinian'sMillicent Fritton / Clarence FrittonAn Inspector CallsInspector PooleInnocents in ParisSir Norman BarkerFolly to Be WiseCapt. William ParisScroogeEbenezer ScroogeLady Godiva Rides AgainHawtrey Murington (Optimum Films) (uncredited)