Alastair Sim

Scottish actor (1900–1976)
Person human Q968586
Alastair Sim
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Alastair Sim

Summary

Alastair Sim is a human[1]. His place of birth was Edinburgh[2]. He was born on October 9, 1900[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on August 19, 1976[5]. He worked as a stage actor[6], film actor[7], and television actor[8]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (880 views/month, #6,817 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Alastair Sim's place of birth was Edinburgh[2].
  • Alastair Sim passed away in London[4].
  • Alastair Sim was born on October 9, 1900[3].
  • Alastair Sim died on August 19, 1976[5].
  • Alastair Sim was married to Naomi Sim[10].
  • Alastair Sim held citizenship in United Kingdom[11].
  • Alastair Sim's professions included stage actor[6].
  • Alastair Sim worked as a film actor[7].
  • Alastair Sim's professions included television actor[8].
  • Alastair Sim held the position of Rector of the University of Edinburgh[12].
  • Among Alastair Sim's employers was University of Edinburgh[13].
  • Alastair Sim was educated at James Gillespie's High School[14].
  • Alastair Sim's education included a stint at George Heriot's School[15].
  • Alastair Sim received the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[16].
  • Alastair Sim is recorded as male[17].
  • Alastair Sim's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Alastair Sim's Commons category is recorded as Alastair Sim[19].
  • The cause of death was lung cancer[20].
  • Alastair Sim's family name is recorded as Sim[21].
  • Alastair Sim's given name is recorded as Alastair[22].
  • Alastair Sim's official website is recorded as http://www.alastairsim.net[23].
  • Alastair Sim's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[24].
  • Alastair Sim's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[25].
  • Alastair Sim's number of children is recorded as {'amount': '+1'}[26].
  • Alastair Sim's start of work period is recorded as 1930[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Alastair Sim was born in Edinburgh[2]. He was born on October 9, 1900[3].

Education

Educated at James Gillespie's High School[14], a secondary school[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1803[30], headquartered in Bruntisfield House[31] and George Heriot's School[15], an independent school[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1628[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include stage actor[6], film actor[7], and television actor[8]. Among Alastair Sim's employers was University of Edinburgh[13]. He held the position of Rector of the University of Edinburgh[12].

Recognition

Alastair Sim received the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[16].

Personal Life

Alastair Sim was married to Naomi Sim[10].

Death and Burial

Alastair Sim died on August 19, 1976[5]. He died in London[4]. The cause of death was lung cancer[20].

Why It Matters

Alastair Sim ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (880 views/month, #6,817 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]

FAQs

Where was Alastair Sim born?

Alastair Sim's place of birth was Edinburgh[2].

Where did Alastair Sim die?

Alastair Sim passed away in London[4].

Who was Alastair Sim married to?

Alastair Sim's spouses include Naomi Sim[10].

What did Alastair Sim do for work?

Alastair Sim worked as stage actor[6], film actor[7], and television actor[8].

Where did Alastair Sim go to school?

Alastair Sim was educated at James Gillespie's High School[14] and George Heriot's School[15].

What awards did Alastair Sim receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . wikidata.org.
  13. [13] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [35] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [36] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 4d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation stage actor, film actor, television actor
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  2. 9d ago · ならちゃん · 2026-05-16 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Educated at
    Given name Alastair
    Employer University of Edinburgh
    Place of birth Edinburgh
    + 25 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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