Trivia

Served in the US Navy as a Shore Patrolman--the Navy equivalent of Military Police--in Long Beach, CA.

Was at one time the personal chauffeur for Claudette Colbert.

Understandably, in terms of looks and having worked often with the same actors and directors he is often confused with Tom Hennesy.

Simpson had seven professional boxing matches from 1934-1939 and lost them all.

Simpson was knocked out by future title contender Buddy Baer, brother of Heavyweight Champ Max Baer.