John Ronald Simm is an English actor, director, and musician. He is best known for playing Sam Tyler in Life on Mars, and The Master in Doctor Who. His other television credits include State of Play, The Lakes, Crime and Punishment, Exile, Prey, and Cracker. His film roles include Wonderland, Everyday, Boston Kickout, Human Traffic, and 24 Hour Party People. He has been nominated for the BAFTA Award for Best Actor twice and the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor once.
Instruments: Guitar
Occupations: actor, stage actor, film actor, guitarist, television actor