Alan Simpson (scriptwriter)
British screenwriter (1929–2017)
Died aged 87SagittariusUnited Kingdom
Biography
Alan Francis Simpson (27 November 1929 – 8 February 2017) was an English scriptwriter. He was best known as part of the Galton and Simpson comedy writing partnership with Ray Galton. Together they devised and wrote the BBC sitcom Hancock's Half Hour (1954–1961), the first two series of Comedy Playhouse (1961–1963), and Steptoe and Son (1962–1974).
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Career highlights
Notable works
- Hancock's Half Hour
Awards & honours (2)
- BAFTA Fellowship
- Officer of the Order of the British Empire
Quick answers about Alan Simpson (scriptwriter)
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- Alan Simpson (scriptwriter) died on February 8, 2017 at the age of 87.
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- Alan Simpson (scriptwriter) was born on November 27, 1929.
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- Alan Simpson (scriptwriter) was born in Brixton.
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- Alan Simpson (scriptwriter)'s zodiac sign is Sagittarius.
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- Alan Simpson (scriptwriter) is a citizen of United Kingdom.
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