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About Alastair Sim
The Scottish actor began acting in his thirties and worked very hard to become one of Britain's best stars and art educationists of his era.
Education
While studying chemistry in University of Edinburgh in 1918, he left to train and serve in World War I. He chose not to continue his studies after the end of the war. Instead, he underwent training in poetry and elocution to secure teaching jobs, and even won a gold medal for recitation at Edinburgh Music Festival.
Career
Teaching
Between 1922 and 1930, Sim taught elocution at a college in Dalry and became a lecturer at his former university. Also, he partnered with his wife to promote young and upcoming artists.
Films
Sim appeared in adaptations of William Shakespeare’s “Othello”, “Hamlet” and “As You Like It”. He starred as Prof. Hayman in “What Say They” and Mr Justice in the 1967 “Misleading Cases”.
From the 1940s, he directed and starred in many films including “Mr Bolfry”. He was cast in the 1951 British Christmas fantasy drama film “Scrooge”, which became one of his most memorable on-screen performances.
Honors
He was rector of Edinburgh University and earned an honorary law doctorate in 1951. Plaques were erected at his home in Hampstead and at Filmhouse Cinema in Edinburgh.
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F.A.Q. about Alastair Sim
When is his birthday?
Alastair Sim's birthday is on October 9, 1900.
In how many days is his birthday?
Alastair's birthday is in 319 days
How old was Alastair when he died?
He was 75 years old.
When did he die?
He died in August 19, 1976.
How old would he be today?
Alastair Sim would be 124 years old if he was alive today.
Where was Alastair from?
He was born in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK.