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Simms (other)
Simms may refer to: First or middle name * Anna Simms Banks (1862–1923), American educator and politician * E. Simms Campbell (1906–1971), American cartoonist * Mary Simms Oliphant (1891–1988), American historian * Simms Taback (1932–2011), American author and illustrator Last name * Aamir Simms (born 1999), American basketball player * Albert G. Simms (1882–1964), American politician * Allen Simms (born 1982), American triple jumper and entrepreneur * Andrew Simms, British writer and political analyst * Bekah Simms (born 1990), Canadian composer * Bill Simms (1908–2002), American baseball player * Bishop Simms (1767–1829), British organist and composer * Brendan Simms, Irish historian and professor * Charles Simms (other), multiple people * Chris Simms (born 1980), American football player * Chris Simms (born 1969), British author * Christel Simms, Filipino-American swimmer * Clyde Simms (born 1982), American soccer player * Colin Simms (born 1939), Briti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anna Simms Banks
Anna "Annie" Simms Banks (1862–1923) was an American educator and political figure born in Brandenburg, Kentucky, Brandenburg, Kentucky. On March 3, 1920, Anna became the first African-American female elected as a delegate at the Kentucky's 7th congressional district, 7th Congressional District Republican Party (United States), Republican Convention in Kentucky, a time when women in Kentucky could vote for President but did not have full suffrage. Banks was appointed a member of the Rules Committee. She taught in Louisville and later died in Winchester, Kentucky, Winchester, Kentucky. Family life Banks was born in Brandenburg, Kentucky, to mother Isabelle, a domestic servant, and father Marquis Simms, a barber She was a schoolteacher in Louisville and on July 10, 1906, married William Webb Banks a correspondent for both white and African-American newspapers who was politically active about the issue of civil and political rights, civil rights for African Americans. Politic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
David J
David John Haskins (born 24 April 1957, Northampton, Northamptonshire, England), better known as David J, is a British alternative rock musician, producer, and writer. He is the bassist for the gothic rock band Bauhaus and for Love and Rockets. He has composed the scores for a number of plays and films, and also wrote and directed his own plays, ''Silver for Gold (The Odyssey of Edie Sedgwick)'', in 2008, which was restaged at REDCAT in Los Angeles in 2011, and ''The Chanteuse and The Devil's Muse'' in 2011. His artwork has been shown in galleries internationally, and he has been a resident DJ at venues such as the Knitting Factory. David J has released a number of singles and solo albums, and in 1990 he released one of the first No. 1 hits on the then nascent Modern Rock Tracks charts, with "I'll Be Your Chauffeur". His most recent single, "The Day That David Bowie Died" entered the UK vinyl singles chart at number 4 in 2016. The track appears on his double album, ''Vaga ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lorraine Simms
Lorraine Simms (born 1956) is a contemporary Canadian artist from Montréal, Canada. Life and work Lorraine Simms earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts at the Ontario College of Art in 1978. Concordia University 1990 In 1990, she completed her Masters of Fine Arts at Concordia University. She began painting professionally in 1991. Simms lives and works in Montréal. She previously taught at Dawson College and Concordia University. Her work has been exhibited in galleries, cultural institutions, and museums in Canada and the United States, including the Canadian Museum of Nature, the Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec, the Beaverbrook Art Gallery, and the Beaty Biodiversity Museum. Her work was the subject of a Bravo TV documentary in the Shaping Art series. Simms is the recipient of numerous grants from the Conseil des arts et des letters du Québec and the Canada Council for the Arts. Championing the work of other artists, she has curated many solo and group exhibitions th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lise Simms
Elisabeth Caroline "Lise" Simms (born March 17, 1963) is an American actress, singer, designer and dancer. Biography Early life Simms was born in Pueblo, Colorado, to Bill and Jacque Simms, the sixth of nine children. In 1981, she graduated from Pueblo Centennial High School. Her brother, Tom, is a Spanish and Language Arts teacher at Centennial High School. Career Broadway and theater Simms began her acting career at age 13. After graduating from high school, she started acting on Broadway in numerous plays, including ''Other People's Money'', ''Mame'', '' Can-Can'', ''Sweet Charity'' and ''Bye Bye Birdie'' during the 1980s. She was a member of the original Los Angeles, California cast of ''Beauty and the Beast'' and toured around the world with ''A Chorus Line'' in 1986. Television Simms was the host of Style Network's ''Area''. She had a recurring role on '' Sunset Beach'', but is best known for her role as "Barbara Diffy", Phil's mom in the Disney Channel original series ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Len Simms
Leonard Archibald (Len) Simms (born October 23, 1943) is a Canadian politician from Newfoundland and Labrador. He was the Progressive Conservative Member of the House of Assembly for Grand Falls-Windsor-Buchans from 1979 to 1995. From 2005 until 2014, Simms was chairman and chief executive officer of the Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation, a provincial crown corporation. He served as Speaker of the House of Assembly from 1979 to 1982 when he was appointed to the provincial cabinet of Premier Brian Peckford. Simms served in the portfolios of Culture, Recreation and Youth, Forest Resources and Lands, President of Treasury Board and President of Executive Council. Simms ran for the leadership of the Progressive Conservative Party in 1989 but lost to Tom Rideout Thomas "Tom" Gerald Rideout (born June 25, 1948) is a former Canadian politician who served as the fourth premier of Newfoundland from March 22, 1989 to May 5, 1989. Life and career Born in Fleur de ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Larry Simms
Larry Lee Simms (October 1, 1934 – June 17, 2009) was an American child actor who appeared in 36 films between 1937 and 1951. Life and career Larry Simms was born October 1, 1934. He worked as a child model from the age of two and was discovered by a Hollywood talent scout when he appeared in a 1937 Saturday Evening Post advertisement. His first film was ''The Last Gangster'' (1937), where he played Edward G. Robinson's young son. Simms became known for his appearances as Alexander "Baby Dumpling" Bumstead in the popular '' Blondie'' film series starring Penny Singleton and Arthur Lake. Between 1938 and the end of the series in 1950, Simms appeared as Alexander in 28 films earning at one point $750 a week. In 1946, Simms joined the cast of the '' Blondie'' radio program, portraying Alexander there as he had in movies. Simms occasionally acted outside of the ''Blondie'' series, most notably in two Frank Capra films. He played one of the sons of Governor Hopper (Guy Kibbee) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Greg Simms
Greg Simms is a former Democratic member of the Indiana House of Representatives, he represented the 10th District from 2007 to 2008. He is an educator at Washington Township High School in Valparaiso, Indiana Valparaiso ( ), colloquially Valpo, is a city and the county seat of Porter County, Indiana, United States. The population was 34,151 at the 2020 census. History The site of present-day Valparaiso was included in the purchase of land from the .... Simms was elected to the Porter County Council District 3 seat in November 2018. Simms currently teaches Government, U.S. History, and Economics. References External linksIndiana State Legislature - Representative Greg SimmsOfficial government websiteProject Vote Smart - Representative Greg Simms (IN)profile Democratic Party members of the Indiana House of Representatives Living people Year of birth missing (living people) {{Indiana-politician-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gordon Simms
Gordon Henry Simms (born 23 March 1981) is a Northern Irish former professional footballer who played as a defender. He played in the Football League for Hartlepool United. Career Simms made his Irish League debut aged 15 for his hometown club, Larne, before his performances soon earned him a move to England. He signed for English First Division side Wolverhampton Wanderers in Summer 1997 for £40,000. During almost four years at Molineux, he failed to make a first team appearances, and departed for Third Division Hartlepool United on a free transfer in March 2001 after completing a trial with them. The defender made his Football League debut on 15 September 2001 when he came on as a substitute during a goalless draw at Southend United. This was the first of eleven appearances during the season as the club reached the play-offs. However, he made only two appearances further appearances during the following season, the last being in a 0–5 exit from the Football League Troph ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ginny Simms
Virginia Ellen SimmsSleeve notes from ''Ginny Simms – I'd Like To Set You To Music'', Jasmine JASCD 118, 2001. (May 25, 1913 – April 4, 1994) was an American popular singer and film actress. Simms sang with big bands and with Dinah Shore, Peggy Lee, Ella Fitzgerald, Jo Stafford, among others. She also worked as an MGM and Universal film actress and appeared in 11 movies from 1939 to 1951, when she retired. Early life Simms was born in San Antonio, Texas. Her family moved to California, where she attended Fresno High School and Fresno State Teachers College, where she studied piano. While there, she began performing in campus productions, singing with sorority sisters and forming a popular campus vocal trio. Shortly afterward, she sought a singing career, and by 1932 she had her own program on a local radio station.Sleeve notes from ''Simple & Sweet: The Best Of Ginny Simms'', Collectables COL-CD-7590, 2005. Career Radio In 1932, Simms became the vocalist for the Tom G ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
George Simms
George Otto Simms (4 July 1910 – 15 November 1991) was an archbishop in the Church of Ireland. Early life and education George Otto Simms was born on 4 July 1910 in North Dublin in Ireland to parents John Francis A Simms & Ottilie Sophie Stange both from Lifford, County Donegal, as per his birth Certificate. He also attended the Prior School in Lifford for a time and also attended Cheltenham College, a public school in the United Kingdom. He went on to study at Trinity College Dublin, where in 1930 he was elected a Scholar and graduated with a B.A. in classics in 1932 and a B.D in 1936. He later completed a Ph.D. in 1950. Clerical and scholarly career He became a deacon in 1935 and a priest in 1936, beginning his ministry as a curate at St Bartholomew's, Clyde Road, Dublin under Canon W.C.Simpson. In 1937 he took a position in Lincoln Theological College but returned to Dublin in 1939 to become Dean of Residence in Trinity College Dublin and Chaplain Secretary of the Churc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Frederick Simms (other)
Frederick Simms may refer to: * Frederick Richard Simms (1863–1944), British engineer and businessman * Frederick Walter Simms Frederick Walter Simms (24 December 1803 – 27 February 1865) was a British civil engineer. Born in London, Simms suffered from ill-health in his younger years (as his obituary put it, he was "of delicate constitution", and some difficulty was ... (1803–1865), British civil engineer * Fred Simms (1929–1997), Australian rules footballer {{hndis, Simms, Frederick ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ernie Simms
Ernest Simms (23 July 1891 – 11 October 1971) was an English footballer, who was best known as a Luton Town centre forward. He was the first forward to play for England while playing for a Third Division club. Career Luton Town Simms was born in Easington, County Durham, and after playing for local clubs, South Shields Adelaide and Murton Colliery Welfare, he joined Barnsley in 1912, before moving south to join Luton Town in the summer of 1913. Simms joined the British Army at the outbreak of the First World War in August 1914, joining the Football Battalion, a unit made up of professional footballers which was attached to the Middlesex Regiment. He was discharged in 1915 and re-enlisted with the Royal Field Artillery. During the war he suffered a savage disabling leg wound which left him with serious muscle damage and a permanent limp. Simms was discharged less than a month before the armistice with Germany. Despite the noticeable limp and ungainly running style, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
