Biography
Born in Cambridge, England in 1952, Simon MacCorkindale's first career choice was to follow in his Air Force pilot father's footsteps, but his deteriorating eyesight forced him to choose an alternative vocation. He took drama classes following high school graduation and put in much time on the repertory theatre stage, culminating in an appearance in the highly acclaimed production of Pygamalion, with Alec McCowen and Diana Rigg in 1974.
Simon later appeared in several classical TV productions, such as "I, Claudius" (1976) (mini) and "Jesus of Nazareth" (1977) (mini). His major breakthrough in film was as a charming and cunning murderer in Death on the Nile (1978), with similar roles in such films as Riddle of the Sands, The (1979). Hollywood became an option for him in the 80s and he found his patrician good looks well suited for TV, with series roles in soap operas ("Falcon Crest") as well as adventures ("Manimal").
Since then Simon has delved into stage projects featuring as both director and actor, notably in "Macbeth" and "The Merchant of Venice". Divorced earlier on in his career from actress Fiona Fullerton, he has since married actress Susan George, also producing a few of her films. He focused for a time as a producer/director/writer on a variety of personal projects, but has since concentrated again on performing.
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News on Simon~
As of right now Mr. MacCorkindale spends all his time on filming Casualty in Bristol, UK. There are a few new projects in the air but only time will tell. Also, he is still very involved with his production company "AMY International" (it is now called Anglo Films) and the Stud Farm. On April 5th, 2003 there will be a silent auction on one of his Studs.Check out the new appearance to Georgian A. website
As of January 2003 Simon is now co-excutive producer on the Adventure Inc. program.
Simon is up for best actor according to tvquick.co.uk ~wish him lots of luck he deserves it.
Mr. MacCorkindale wears a size 9 1/2 shoe. His favorite song is "Love lift us up where we belong" by Joe Cocker and Jennifer Warns. His middle name is Charles Pendered (his mother's maiden name).
Mr. MacCorkindale can be seen with his wife at Marks & Spencers in London.
Informative Info.
When Simon is in Toronto he is a regular at Bistro 990~unknown source
SIMON MACCORKINDALE (Producer/Director) made his international film debut as the murderer in Death on the Nile and was seen as a regular on CBS's Falcon Crest amidst numerous film and television roles. Following Falcon Crest, he and his wife, actress Susan George moved back to England to actively develop projects for their own production company, Amy International Productions. Projects finished under their own banner in the following years were feature films, Stealing Heaven, That Summer of White Roses and The House that Mary Bought. In-between these projects Simon returned to Canada and starred in Sincerely Violet, part of the Shades of Love videocassette series, and the hit CTV/USA television series Counterstrike, which aired for three seasons. He is currently developing The Lucan Story, the true story of an English noble who disappeared after being accused of murdering a babysitter, to star himself and Susan George.
courtesy of Affinity Films International Ltd. Management
Susan and Simon are regular visitors to Charles's Highgrove home and she fondly describes the Prince as, "a wonderful friend - loyal, trusting, thoughtful, generous and warm". While writing her autobiography last year, she studiously avoided cashing in on the relationship, saying, "It's just not something I could ever do".
Actress Susan George came up to the Radio 5 Live commentary position yesterday and if anyone looks like trouble, she does. Wall-to-wall trouble. Unfortunately her husband, actor Simon McCorkindale, was with her and I should think he could be a bit of a handful as well. The gorgeous Miss George will be backing Shooting Light in the Gold Cup, as will England footballer Sol Campbell, who was a guest of the Bamfords in the lavish JCB box. The Bamford money will be on Jonjo O'Neill's Giocomo in the race they sponsor.
By George, it has to be Shooting Light
By Charlie Brooks (Filed: 13/03/2002)
In 1991-1992 6th, Gemini Awards Mr. MacCorkindale was up for Best Actor- Dramatic Series. ~He did not win. Valiant effort
Simon is an ex-cadet from the air training crops to find out more see link . http://homepage.ntlworld.com/phil.gregg/pub/abatc.htm
Simon on his relationship with Susan~Simon MacCorkindale, who plays Harry who recently lost his wife and mother of his five children and has recently suffered unrequited love with Lara is happily married in real life to actress Susan George. The couple, who married in 1984, currently live on a stud farm near Exmoor and breed horses. Simon says the success of his relationship has been because, Firstly we are mates and have shared interests which I think is terribly important, also the variety of our life is very valuable. He continued when one of us is working away for a few weeks that can be a good thing because you come back enriched and you have things to talk about and experiences to share.
Mr. MacCorkindale's contract with Casualty is as follows - "The contract for Casualty is 52 weeks a year and currently am contracted until 21st march 2005." - Mr. Simon MacCorkindale himself
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