Simms may refer to:

First or middle name

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 ...

(1862–1923), American educator and politician *

E. Simms Campbell Elmer Simms Campbell (January 2, 1906 – January 27, 1971) was an American commercial artist best known as the cartoonist who signed his work, E. Simms Campbell. The first African-American cartoonist published in nationally distributed, slick ...

(1906–1971), American cartoonist *

Mary Simms Oliphant Mary Chevillette Simms Oliphant (January 6, 1891 – July 27, 1988) was a South Carolina historian. Mary Simms graduated from Columbia College for Women in Columbia, South Carolina. In 1916, the South Carolina state superintendent of educa ...

(1891–1988), American historian *

Simms Taback Simms Taback (February 13, 1932 – December 25, 2011) was an American writer, graphic artist, and illustrator of more than 35 books. He won the 2000 Caldecott Medal for U.S. picture book illustration, recognizing ''Joseph Had a Little Over ...

(1932–2011), American author and illustrator

Last name

Aamir Simms Aamir Earl Simms (born February 17, 1999) is an American professional basketball player for Paris Basketball of the LNB Pro A. He played college basketball for the Clemson Tigers. Early life and high school career Simms spent his early childhoo ...

(born 1999), American basketball player *

Albert G. Simms Albert Gallatin Simms (October 8, 1882 – December 29, 1964) was a United States representative from New Mexico. He was the husband of Ruth Hanna McCormick, who served as a United States Representative from Illinois. He was born in Washington, ...

(1882–1964), American politician * Allen Simms (born 1982), American triple jumper and entrepreneur *

Andrew Simms Andrew Simms is an author, analyst and co-director of the New Weather Institute. He is a research associate with the Centre for Global Political Economy at the University of Sussex and Fellow at the New Economics Foundation. Andrew Simms advoca ...

, British writer and political analyst * Bekah Simms (born 1990), Canadian composer * Bill Simms (1908–2002), American baseball player *

Bishop Simms Bishop Simms (1767 – 30 January 1829) was an English organist and composer. Background He was born in 1767, the eldest son of John Simms of Staffordshire. Many of his siblings were also musicians in the Midlands.A Dictionary of Musicians: Fro ...

(1767–1829), British organist and composer *

Brendan Simms Brendan Peter Simms (born 1967, Dublin) is a Professor of the history of international relations in the Department of Politics and International Studies at the University of Cambridge. Early life Brendan Simms is the son of Anngret and David Simm ...

, Irish historian and professor *

Charles Simms (disambiguation) Charles Simms may refer to: * Charles Carroll Simms (1824–1884), American Navy officer * Charles Simms (gymnast) (1928-2003), American gymnast * Charles Simms (lawyer) (1755–1819), American lawyer and politician * Charlie Simms (1859–1935), ...

, multiple people *

Chris Simms Christopher David Simms (born August 29, 1980) is an American sports analyst and former American football, football player. He was a quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in t ...

(born 1980), American football player *

(born 1969), British author *

Christel Simms Christel Simms is from Ewa Beach, Hawaii and was a college swimmer who attended the University of Southern California. She represented the Philippines, Republic of the Philippines at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing in the sport of swimming fo ...

, Filipino-American swimmer * Clyde Simms (born 1982), American soccer player *

Colin Simms Colin Simms (born 1939) is a British biologist, curator and poet. Career Biologist and curator Simms was appointed Keeper of Biology at the Yorkshire Museum in 1964. He held this position until 1982. Poet Simms has produced several collections ...

(born 1939), British biologist and poet * David J. Simms (1933–2018), Irish mathematician and professor * Dia Simms, American businesswoman * Edward Simms, (1800–1893), British organist and composer *

Eric Simms (disambiguation) Eric Simms may refer to: *Eric Simms (rugby league) (born 1945), Australian rugby league footballer *Eric Simms (ornithologist) Eric Arthur Simms, DFC (24 August 1921 – 1 March 2009) was an English ornithologist, naturalist, writer, sound ...

, multiple people *

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 ...

(1891–1971), English footballer *

Frederick Simms (disambiguation) 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 ...

, multiple people *

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 Sta ...

(1910–1991), Irish bishop *

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, ...

(1913–1994), American singer and actress *

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 ...

(born 1981), British footballer *

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 Va ...

, American politician *

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 disc ...

(1934–2009), American actor *

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 un ...

(born 1943), Canadian politician *

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 fr ...

(born 1963), American actress, singer, and dancer *

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 Maste ...

, Canadian painter *

Hal Simms Hal Simms (June 10, 1919 – July 2, 2002) was an American television announcer, known for his long career on the CBS television network. Life and career Simms was born on June 10, 1919,

(1919–2002), American television announcer *

Hank Simms Hank Simms (May 25, 1923 – August 7, 2013) was a voice actor and announcer, best known for narrating the opening credits of Quinn Martin TV shows, including ''The F.B.I.'', ''Barnaby Jones'', ''Cannon'' and ''The Streets of San Francisco''. ...

(1923–2013), American voice actor *

Harry Simms (disambiguation) Harry Simms may refer to: *Harry Simms (cricketer) (1888–1942), English cricket player *Harry Simms (labor leader) (1911–1932), American labor movement leader See also

*Henry Simms (1717–1747), thief and highwayman {{hndis, Simms, Harry ...

, multiple people *

Heather Simms Heather Alicia Simms (born February 25, 1970) is an American actress. Early life Born in Hartford, Connecticut. She was raised in New York City, where she attended Midwood High School in Brooklyn, New York. Career Simms has appeared in a number ...

(born 1970), American actress * Henry Simms (c. 1717–1747), English thief * Henry Simms (1804–1872), English organist and composer * Herbert George Simms (1898–1948), English architect *

Hilda Simms Hilda Simms ( Moses; April 15, 1918 – February 6, 1994) was an American stage actress, best known for her starring role on Broadway in '' Anna Lucasta''. Early years Hilda Simms was born Hilda Moses in Minneapolis, Minnesota, one of 9 siblings ...

(1918–1994), American actress * Jack Simms (born c. 1903), English footballer *

James Simms (disambiguation) James Simms may refer to: * James Simms (instrument maker) (1828–1915), British instrument maker * James Simms (Newfoundland official) (1779–1863), lawyer and merchant in Newfoundland * James M. Simms (1823–?), African-American minister, news ...

, multiple people *

Jeptha Root Simms Jeptha Root Simms (December 31, 1807 – May 31, 1883) was an American historian best known for chronicling the settlement of upstate New York (state), New York. Personal life Jeptha Root Simms was born at Canterbury, Connecticut, on December 3 ...

(1807–1883) * John Simms (disambiguation), multiple people * Jonathan Simms (1984–2011), Irish disease patient *

Juliet Simms Juliet Nicole Simms (born February 26, 1986), also known as Lilith Czar, is an American musician, songwriter, and entrepreneur. She established a fan base as the front woman of the band Automatic Loveletter. In 2007 - in the band's earliest ye ...

(born 1986), American singer-songwriter * Justin Simms (born 1973), Canadian filmmaker * Kenneth Simms (born 1986), American basketball player *

Kevin Simms Kevin Gerard Simms (born 25 December 1964) is a former English rugby union footballer; he gained 15 caps for England as a centre between 1985 and 1988. He played in the 1987 Rugby World Cup. He played club rugby for Liverpool St Helens and W ...

(born 1964), English rugby union footballer *

Kimberley Simms Kimberley Simms (born July 27, 1963, in Toledo, Ohio) is an American actress, best known for her role as Mindy Lewis on ''Guiding Light''. Replacing actress Krista Tesreau in the role, Simms played the role from July 1989 until her departure in S ...

(born 1963), American actress *

Mabel Robinson Simms Mable Robinson Simms, (born March 29, 1914, Cape Charles, Virginia, died January 27, 2005, Boston, Massachusetts) was an American jazz pianist and singer, she performed with notable jazz musicians, also as Mabel Robinson, in the 1940–950s, in ...

(1914–2005), American jazz pianist * Madeleine Simms (1930–2011), British activist *

Mark Simms Mark Simms (born 1981) is a Canadian filmmaker, community activist and martial artist. Life Mark Simms was born in Toronto, Ontario and grew up in Jane and Finch alongside childhood friend, Paul Nguyen. Simms is the executive producer for th ...

(born 1981), Canadian filmmaker and activist *

Margaret Simms Margaret Constance Simms (born 1946 in St. Louis, Missouri) is a 21st century American economist whose work focuses on the economic well being of African Americans. She earned her BA in economics from Carleton College in 1967. She earned her ...

(born 1947), American economist * Margo Simms, known professionally as Margeaux, Canadian singer-songwriter and fashion designer * Matt Simms (disambiguation), multiple people *

Michael Simms (disambiguation) Michael Simms may refer to: * Michael Simms (boxer) Michael Simms Jr (born July 26, 1974) is an American former professional boxer who competed from 2000 to 2012. As an amateur, he won a gold medal at the 1999 World Championships at light heavy ...

, multiple people * Mike Simms (born 1967), American baseball player *

Mit Simms Milton Speer "Mit" Simms, son of Maria Louisa Speer and Franklin Robert Simms, was born in Rockford, Alabama in 1873 and grew up there. He moved to Arizona Territory sometime before 1902. On December 25, 1902, he married his first wife, Lillian M ...

(1873–1957), American politician *

Neville Simms Sir Neville Ian Simms (born 11 September 1944) is a British businessman and civil engineer who was CEO of Tarmac plc from 1992 to 1999. Career Simms was born in 1944 in Glasgow, Scotland, the son of naval officer Arthur Neville Simms MBE and ...

(born 1944), British businessman and civil engineer *

Noel Simms Noel Bartholomew Simms (18 March 1935 – 4 February 2017), better known by his nickname and artistic name Scully, was a Jamaican ska, rocksteady and reggae percussionist. Biography Born in the Smith Village area of Kingston, Jamaica, Kingston ...

(1935–2017), Jamaican musician *

Paul Simms Paul Simms (born 1966) is an American television writer and producer. He is known for creating ''NewsRadio'' and contributing to ''The Larry Sanders Show'', '' Flight of the Conchords'' and ''Atlanta''. Early life and career Simms spent much ...

(born 1966), American television writer and producer *

Phil Simms Phillip Martin Simms (born November 3, 1955) is an American former football quarterback who spent his entire 15-year professional career playing for the New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL). He is currently a television sport ...

(born 1954), American football player *

Rachael Simms Rachael Simms (born 7 September 1983) is a Scottish curler. At the national level, she is a two-time Scottish women's champion (2009, 2014) and a 2009 mixed doubles champion. Teams Women's Mixed Mixed doubles References External li ...

(born 1983), Scottish curler *

Randy Simms Randy Simms is a former politician and radio host. He was mayor of Mount Pearl, Newfoundland and Labrador from 2007 to 2017. Simms was also host of ''Open Line'', a call-in radio talk show that airs weekday mornings on the VOCM/CFCB radio network, ...

, Canadian politician and radio host * Richard Simms, American politician * Robert Simms (disambiguation), multiple people * Ron Simms, American motorcycle builder * Royston Simms (1894–1978), English cricketer * Samuel Simms (disambiguation), multiple people * Sarah Simms, a fictional character in the DC Universe *

Scott Simms Scott Simms (born August 12, 1969) is a Canadian politician. He was the Liberal Member of Parliament for the Newfoundland and Labrador riding of Coast of Bays—Central—Notre Dame from 2004 until 2021. Early life Scott Simms was born on Augus ...

(born 1969), Canadian politician *

Shirley Simms Shirley Simms is an American singer and songwriter known for her work as a member of indie pop band the Magnetic Fields. She has been singing on the band's albums since her first appearance on 2008's ''Distortion'', with her and Stephin Merritt al ...

, American singer-songwriter *

Sterling Simms Sterling Lauren Simms (born July 7, 1982), is an American R&B singer-songwriter. His debut album, '' Yours, Mine & The Truth'' was released on December 23, 2008, by Def Jam Records. Biography and career Sterling recorded his first song with ...

(born 1982), American singer-songwriter * Steve Simms, Australian rugby league footballer * Stuart O. Simms (born 1950), American politician * Thomas Simms (disambiguation), multiple people *

Travis Simms Travis Simms (born 1 May 1971) is a Democratic member of the Connecticut House of Representatives, where he represents the 140th Assembly District. The district consists of the central part of the city of Norwalk. He previously served on Norw ...

(born 1971), American boxer and politician * Vic Simms, Australian singer-songwriter *

Wendy Simms Wendy Simms is a fictional character from the CBS crime drama ''CSI: Crime Scene Investigation'', portrayed by Liz Vassey. She first appeared in the sixth season episode "Secrets and Flies", broadcast on November 3, 2005. Casting After making ...

, fictional character from ''

CSI: Crime Scene Investigation ''CSI: Crime Scene Investigation'', also referred to as ''CSI'' and ''CSI: Las Vegas'', is an American procedural forensics crime drama television series that ran on CBS from October 6, 2000, to September 27, 2015, spanning 15 seasons. This wa ...

'' * Wesley Simms, co-founder in 1938 of the

Redfern All Blacks The Redfern All Blacks, also known as RABs or Redfern, are an Indigenous Australian semi-professional rugby league club based in Redfern, New South Wales, They are a part of the South Sydney District Junior Rugby Football League. History Redfe ...

, an Indigenous Australian rugby league club *

William Simms (disambiguation) William, Willie, Will or Bill Simms may refer to: *William Simms (instrument maker) (1793–1860), British astronomical instrument maker *William E. Simms (1822–1898), American politician *William Gilmore Simms (1806–1870), American writer and ...

, multiple people * Zastrow Simms (1940–2013), American civil rights activist

Places

Simms, Montana Simms is a census-designated place (CDP) in Cascade County, Montana, United States. The population was 354 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Great Falls, Montana Metropolitan Statistical Area. Geography Simms is located at (47.489984, -111 ...

* Simms, Oklahoma * Simms, Texas * Simms Building, New Mexico's first modern, International Style skyscraper * Simms Stream, a river in northern New Hampshire in the United States

Other

* Cooke, Troughton & Simms, a British instrument-making firm **

Troughton & Simms Troughton & Simms was a British scientific instrument firm. It was formed when Edward Troughton in his old age took on William Simms as a partner in 1826. It became a limited company in 1915 and in 1922 it merged with T. Cooke & Sons to form ...

Simms Independent School District Simms Independent School District is a public school district based in the community of Simms, Texas, Simms, Texas (United States, USA). The district has three campuses - James Bowie High (Grades 9-12), James Bowie Middle (Grades 6-8), and James ...

Simms Motor Units Ltd Lucas Industries plc was a Birmingham-based British manufacturer of motor industry and aerospace industry components. Once prominent, it was listed on the London Stock Exchange and was formerly a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index. In August 19 ...

, later Simms Group, a defunct British motor and electronics subsidiary of Lucas Industries Surnames from given names {{disambiguation, geo, given name, surname