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Alan Simpson (other)
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Alan Simpson may refer to: *Alan Simpson (theatre director) (1920–1980), Irish theatre director *Alan Simpson (scriptwriter) (1929–2017), British screenwriter, of Galton and Simpson *Alan Simpson (American politician) (born 1931), former United States Senator from Wyoming *Alan Simpson (athlete) (born 1940), British runner *Alan Simpson (British politician) (born 1948), British Labour Party politician * Alan Simpson (technical author) (born 1953), author of technology books *Alan Simpson (actor) (born 1983), American actor See also *Allan Simpson (born 1977), American baseball player * Allan Simpson (born 1948), Canadian baseball writer and founder of ''Baseball America'' *Simpson (name) Simpson is an English/Scottish patronymic surname from the medieval masculine given name 'Simme', a medieval variant of 'Simon'. The earliest public record of the name was in 1353 in Staffordshire, West Midlands region of England. Notable su ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alan Simpson (theatre Director)
Alan Simpson (1921–1980) was an Irish theatre director. Simpson was born in Dublin, Ireland, the son of Walter Simpson, a Church of Ireland clergyman. He was called up to the army in 1941. In 1945 he transferred onto the army reserve and joined the Gate Theatre, Dublin as stage manager. Career In 1953 Simpson co-founded the Pike Theatre along with his wife Carolyn Swift. On November 19, 1954, Simpson staged the first ever production of The Quare Fellow by Brendan Behan, and, in 1955, he mounted the first Irish production of Samuel Beckett's '' Waiting for Godot'', which went on to become one of the longest-running productions in Ireland up until that time. In 1957 he staged Tennessee Williams' ''The Rose Tattoo'' during the first International Dublin Theatre Festival. Despite being hugely successful and receiving positive reviews from both Irish and English critics, the production sparked controversy when a member of the audience claimed to have seen a contraceptive produced ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alan Simpson (scriptwriter)
Alan Francis Simpson (27 November 1929 – 8 February 2017) was an English scriptwriter, best known for 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). Early life Simpson was born in Brixton, south London, and was educated at Mitcham County Grammar School for Boys. He was a football fan and supported Brentford. After leaving school he worked as a shipping clerk and was a member of a church concert party. He contracted tuberculosis aged 17 in 1947 and was admitted to Milford Sanatorium near Godalming in Surrey, where he spent 13 months. How we met, Alan Simpso ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alan Simpson (American Politician)
Alan Kooi Simpson (born September 2, 1931) is an American politician and member of the Republican Party, who represented Wyoming in the United States Senate (1979–97). He also served as co-chair of the National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform with Democratic Party co-chair Erskine Bowles of North Carolina. Born in Denver, Colorado, Simpson graduated from the University of Wyoming's law school (1958). Simpson served in the Wyoming House of Representatives (1965–77) and won election to the United States Senate (1978). His father, Milward Simpson, had served in the same seat (1962–67). Simpson served as the Senate Republican Whip (1985–95). After serving three terms in the Senate, Simpson declined to seek re-election in 1996. Since leaving office, Simpson has practiced law and taught at different universities. He also served on the Continuity of Government Commission, the American Battle Monuments Commission, and the Iraq Study Group. In 2010, President Barac ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alan Simpson (athlete)
Alan Simpson (born 22 May 1940) is a British former middle distance runner. Athletics career Simpson finished fourth in the 1500 metres at the 1964 Summer Olympics. He represented England twice in the mile at the British Empire and Commonwealth Games. He did not make the final at the Games in Perth, Australia. and was the silver medalist at the Games in Kingston, Jamaica Kingston is the capital and largest city of Jamaica, located on the southeastern coast of the island. It faces a natural harbour protected by the Palisadoes, a long sand spit which connects the town of Port Royal and the Norman Manley Inter .... References 1940 births Living people British male middle-distance runners Olympic athletes of Great Britain Athletes (track and field) at the 1964 Summer Olympics Commonwealth Games medallists in athletics Commonwealth Games silver medallists for England Athletes (track and field) at the 1966 British Empire and Commonwealth Games {{UK-ath ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alan Simpson (British Politician)
Alan John Simpson (born 20 September 1948) is a British former Labour Party politician who was the Member of Parliament (MP) for Nottingham South from 1992 to 2010. Early life Simpson attended Bootle Grammar School for Boys and studied economics at Trent Polytechnic, where he was President of the Student Union from 1969–70. After graduating in 1972, he became a community worker, holding the post of Assistant General Secretary at the Nottingham Council of Voluntary Service from 1970–74, and working on an anti-vandalism project from 1974–78. He later became a research officer for the city's Racial Equality Council from 1979–92. He joined the Labour Party in 1973 and was elected a county councillor in 1985. He first contested his eventual seat in 1987. Parliamentary career Simpson is on the left-wing of the Labour Party. He was a member (and latterly treasurer) of the Socialist Campaign Group of MPs, as well as being on the board of the left-wing ''Tribune'' magazine. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alan Simpson (technical Author)
Alan Simpson (born 1953) is a software developer, technical writer and consultant. He has published over 100 titles, mostly focusing on database management and web technology. Many of his early titles are books about dBASE dBase (also stylized dBASE) was one of the first database management systems for microcomputers and the most successful in its day. The dBase system includes the core database engine, a query system, a forms engine, and a programming language ..., such as ''Understanding dBASE III Plus'' (1986) and ''dBASE III Plus Programmer's Reference Guide (1988)''. His most recent title is ''Python All-in-One For Dummies'' (2021), co-authored with John C. Shovic. References American technology writers 1953 births Living people {{US-nonfiction-writer-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alan Simpson (actor)
Alan Simpson (born October 2, 1983), is an American actor who appeared in the TV series ''Pasadena'' as Henry Bellow, ''Gilmore Girls'' as Keebler, ''This Is How the World Ends'' as Casper Van Dyke, and ''Freaks and Geeks'' as Tom. Simpson has carried additional supporting roles in films, such as ''The Last Five Years ''The Last Five Years'' is a musical written by Jason Robert Brown. It premiered at Chicago's Northlight Theatre in 2001 and was then produced Off-Broadway in March 2002. Since then it has had numerous productions both in the United States and ...'', '' Swelter'' as "Ronnie", as well as numerous other films. Filmography Film Television References External links * 1983 births Living people American male television actors {{US-screen-actor-1980s-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Allan Simpson
Larry Allan Simpson (born August 26, 1977) is a former baseball pitcher. Simpson pitched for the Philadelphia Phillies Double-A affiliate, the Reading Phillies in . Simpson has pitched in the majors for the Cincinnati Reds, Colorado Rockies, and Milwaukee Brewers of Major League Baseball Major League Baseball (MLB) is a professional baseball organization and the oldest major professional sports league in the world. MLB is composed of 30 total teams, divided equally between the National League (NL) and the American League (AL), .... Career Simpson made his Major League debut on May 17, . He played for the Colorado Rockies in 2004 and , Cincinnati Reds in , and Milwaukee Brewers in . On July 7, 2008, Simpson signed a minor league contract with the Philadelphia Phillies. Simpson retired at the end of the season. External links , oRetrosheet oPelota Binaria (Venezuelan Winter League) 1977 births Living people Arizona League Mariners players Cardenales de Lara players ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Baseball America
''Baseball America'' is a sports enterprise that covers baseball at every level, including MLB, with a particular focus on up-and-coming players in the MiLB, college, high school, and international leagues. It is currently published in the form of an editorial and stats website, a monthly magazine, a podcast network, and three annual reference book titles. It also regularly produces lists of the top prospects in the sport, and covers aspects of the game from a scouting and player-development point of view. Industry insiders look to BA for its expertise and insights related to annual and future MLB Drafts classes. The publication's motto is "The most trusted source in baseball." History ''Baseball America'' was founded in 1981 and has since grown into a full-service media company. Founder Allan Simpson began writing the magazine from Canada, originally calling it the ''All-America Baseball News''. By 1983, Simpson moved the magazine to Durham, North Carolina, after it was purcha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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