Actor. He became famous as a Scottish-born American supporting actor, appearing in 99 films from 1915 to 1948. He had 23 uncredited roles playing servants, unnamed doctors, and clergymen, and with his white hair, he played old men. Debuting with dozens of silent films, some of his best-known films included "The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes" in 1932, "Captain Blood" in 1935, and "The Adventure of Robin Hood" in 1938. Starting in 1942 until his television career, he mainly had uncredited roles. Beginning in television in 1950, he had one-episode guest appearances on a host of shows. In 1951, he appeared in television roles in four episodes of "Philco Television Playhouse." Born Ivan Freebody Simpson, his daughter Pamela Simpson became an actress.
Actor. He became famous as a Scottish-born American supporting actor, appearing in 99 films from 1915 to 1948. He had 23 uncredited roles playing servants, unnamed doctors, and clergymen, and with his white hair, he played old men. Debuting with dozens of silent films, some of his best-known films included "The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes" in 1932, "Captain Blood" in 1935, and "The Adventure of Robin Hood" in 1938. Starting in 1942 until his television career, he mainly had uncredited roles. Beginning in television in 1950, he had one-episode guest appearances on a host of shows. In 1951, he appeared in television roles in four episodes of "Philco Television Playhouse." Born Ivan Freebody Simpson, his daughter Pamela Simpson became an actress.
Bio by: Linda Davis
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