Peter Simpson (film producer)

Peter R. Simpson
Born(1943-05-29)May 29, 1943
Port Glasgow, Scotland, UK
DiedJune 5, 2007(2007-06-05) (aged 64)
Toronto, Ontario, Canada[1]
NationalityBritish
Canadian
OccupationFilm producer
Years active1971–2007
Spouse
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(m. 1986)​
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Peter R. Simpson (May 29, 1943 – June 5, 2007) was a British-Canadian film and advertising executive. He was the founder of Toronto- and Los Angeles-based company Simcom, later renamed Norstar Entertainment. During his era, he was one of Canada's foremost producers of commercial features, and occasionally earned plaudits for his contributions to more artistic fare.[1][2] Dubbed a "Canadian film legend" by the Toronto Star, he received a special Genie Award for lifetime achievements in 2004.[2] Simpson also co-produced films with the United Kingdom, and was a BAFTA Award nominee.[1][3]

  1. ^ a b c d Dillon, Mark (March 7, 2016). "Playback Canadian Film & TV Hall of Fame: Peter Simpson". Playback. Retrieved May 29, 2023.
  2. ^ a b Knelman, Martin (June 8, 2007). "Peter Simpson, 64: Canadian film legend". Toronto Star. Retrieved May 29, 2023.
  3. ^ "Film in 1998". bafta.org. British Academy of Film and Television Arts. Retrieved April 2, 2023.