Simon Williams
English actor and playwright
Born
June 16th, 1946
79 years ago
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
England
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An English actor and playwright, contributed significantly to theater and television. Gained prominence through performances in various stage productions and television series. Notable roles included appearances in the long-running television series 'Jeeves and Wooster' and 'The House of Elliot'. In addition to acting, engaged in writing plays that received critical attention.
Appeared in 'Jeeves and Wooster'
Appeared in 'The House of Elliot'
Wrote several acclaimed plays
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