John Simpson(IV)

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John Simpson was born on 9 August 1944 in Cleveleys, Lancashire, England, UK. He is a director and editor, known for Crimewatch UK (1984), BBC World News America (2007) and Afghanistan: 12 Years of Violence (2001). He has been married to Adele Kruger since 1996. They have one child. He was previously married to Diane Jean Petteys.

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Won 1 BAFTA Award
- 1 win & 2 nominations total

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Crimewatch UK

7.1

TV Series

Director

BBC World News America

6.7

TV Series

Editor(World Affairs)

Afghanistan: 12 Years of Violence

TV Movie

Self - Correspondent

2001

Veillées d'armes

7.9

Self

1994

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Director

Crimewatch UK
7.1
TV Series
- director: film
- director: 150 specials
- 1999–2000

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- BBC News profile
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Born
- August 9, 1944
- Cleveleys, Lancashire, England, UK
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Hosts the BBC show "Simpson's World".

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Appointed a CBE in 1991.

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How old is John Simpson?
80 years old
When was John Simpson born?
August 9, 1944
Where was John Simpson born?
Cleveleys, Lancashire, England, UK
What is John Simpson's birth name?
John Cody Fidler-Simpson
What is John Simpson known for?
Veillées d'armes, Crimewatch UK, BBC World News America, and Afghanistan: 12 Years of Violence

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