We’ve looked into the riddle of Simon’s career and now it’s easy to see why his popularity is on the up and up and success is following success.
Simon MacCorkindale admitted cheerfully that he quite like Arthur Davies, the character he plays in his new film, The Riddle Of The Sands. In the film, Simon shares the honours with Michael York and Jenny Agutter and the result is a stylish thriller set in 1901, in which two splendid, young Englishmen manage to foil a dastardly German plot for the invasion of Britain.
Simon MacCorkindale made a big splash in Death on the Nile as the charming and impoverished Simon Doyle, the who in this Agatha Christie whodunit. The twenty-five-year-old actor established a reputation in British television in productions such as “I, Claudius,” Romeo and Juliet, and Franco Zeffirelli’s “Jesus of Nazareth.” No stranger to London’s West End, MacCorkindale has joined forces with his actress-wife, Fiona Fullerton, to form their own company
plays an impoverished young man who marries a heiress (Lois Chiles) who is murdered. “What you learn from such a magnificent cast as ours,” he says, “is discipline. When, for instance, Bette Davis turns up much earlier than her call, I reckon that’s the way to behave. I’m sure I learned a lot through osmosis; perhaps in years to come I might re-create a Ustinov-ism or a Bette Davis-ism without realising it.” Death On The Nile marks Simon’s major film debut. He’s since made The Riddle Of The Sands with Michael York.
His role as Simon Doyle in the Agatha Christie’s thriller Death On The Nile has put Simon MacCorkindale on his way to international stardom. He followed this movie with another starring role, opposite Michael York an Jenny Agutter in a thriller spy film, The Riddle Of The Sands. It is set in 1901 and is about two young Englishmen on a sailing holiday off the North-West coast of Germany who discover the Germans are planning an invasion of Britain. They try to investigate and become in plots and counter-plots of German espionage.
Simon MacCorkindale and Lois Chiles, who play husband and wife in the new blockbuster film Death on the Nile, specially featured in Monday’s Clapperboard, talk about the shattering experience of working alongside the greatest names of the cinema
Simon MacCorkindale has been told many times to change his name. It’s unwieldy, hard to remember and won’t look good in lights, are some of the arguments he’s heard and rejected.
No one has ever suggested that he change his face. It’s literally his fortune in Death on the Nile. MacCorkindale, however, is less convinced about his appeal.
When Bette Davis turns up for a scene 10 minutes early, then that must be the way to behave.
No egos. No temperament. Sheer discipline. That’s Simon MacCorkindale’s view of cinema stardom
And he should know, having just finished filming Agatha Christie’s Death On The Nile with stars of such calibre as Peter Ustinov, David Niven and, of course, Miss Davis.
Simon MacCorkindale, 26, provides Jenny’s romantic interest in The Riddle Of The Sands. In real-life, he is married to talented young actress Fiona Fullerton.
“It’s a super part for me,” Simon exclaimed. “I had just finished my role in Death On The Nile when this film came along. Jenny and I were sent on a crash course to Cowes to learn all we could about sailing to make us look convincing on the screen.
“I had wanted to be an actor since I was about ten or eleven years old. My family had nothing to do with acting, and I first sprang it on them when I was about sixteen. Fiona’s father is an Army Colonel, and my father is a Squadron-Leader, so we both shared a Services background. We didn’t meet through our families, but indirectly through our work. The discipline is very similar in both professions. I wouldn’t have minded a career in the Services, but acting just happened to appeal to me more.”
After his role in the star-studded Death On the Nile, Simon MacCorkindale, twenty-six, gets his biggest solo break as Arthur Davies. “He is a fascinating character to play,” he says. “He’s a meek gentleman on land, but as soon as he gets afloat he becomes strong and confident as a brilliant sailor. I enjoyed it all enormously, but felt a bit panicky at times since there was so much to be learnt about sailing in such a short time. There was no way I could learn in a week what Davies had learned over several years. I had only done a very little sailing previously, but by the end of filming aboard the ‘Dulcibella’ I was a much more experienced sailor!
Who’s this happy looking couple being overlooked by a world famous landmark? It’s Simon MacCorkindale and Lois Chiles as young marrieds in a scene from Death On The Nile. They decide to spend their honey-moon in Egypt and it proves to be some honeymoon! We can expect some superb colour photography of many exciting Egyptian settings for they were filmed by Jack Cardiff as the movie’s director of photography, and Jack’s one of the best there is. John Guillermin directed this latest film which is based on an Agatha Christie thriller which stars Peter Ustinov as Hercule Poirot who tops an all-star cast.
Simon MacCorkindale must be one of the few actors who have turned to Charles Bronson with the words: “Oh, you great butch creature, you!” and lived to tell the tale. As it was, Charlie, laughed and appreciated the joke from the young Englishman who was recently awarded the ‘Evening News’ most promising newcomer accolade for his work on ‘Death On The Nile’ and ‘Riddle Of The Sands’.
A few months a ago, Simon MacCorkindale, 27, was voted the most promising new comer for his performances in Death On The Nile and Riddle Of The Sands. The success clearly thrilled him but left him pondering on how to keep on top
“Talent is in the eye of the beholder. I’ve been very lucky and had a lot of breaks, but I still feel it’s no harder to be a success than to be a failure because there are no rules for finding success. You have to make them yourself and be rational. And then you find remaining there is almost harder than getting there.”
Age: 53 Style: Dashing English gent Significant others: Divorced Fiona Fullerton, his wife of five years, in 1981, and three years later married another actress, Susan George. He says: ‘I’ve always felt my time as and actor and leading man is now’ – on his starring role in Casualty Finest Hour: His performance in Death On The Nile in 1978 won him the Most Promising Actor award and made his famous. Don’t Mention: Driving. He was banned for two years last month after a hit-and-run accident, and had to pay £5,000 damages. Anything else? Simon’s first wedding was held in St Paul’s Cathedral, London – an honour granted to him because his father, an RAF officer, was awarded an OBE.
Translated from the original French, so readability is a little strange. Translated by SMCFP Member Nadeia
Star of the new TV show Manimal, aired on FR3, in which he has the strange power to transmute into any animal, Simon MacCorkindale will certainly hit the ladies’ hearts. When he was playing the dandies near the rich heirs in “Death on the Nile”, in 1978, he had to employ a secretary to face all the mail he was receiving. He was born in Cambridge, England, on February 12th 1952, of a father officer in the RAF. Actor of theater, he already appeared in several TV shows and dramas such as Franco Zeffirelli’s “Jesus of Nazareth”, and “I, Claudius”. Bachelor? No. Divorced from Fiona Fullerton, who we’ll see soon in the new James Bond, he married another British actress: Susan George
Here is the list of many of the resources used to build the Simon MacCorkindale Fan Page. Everything listed here I have a physical copy of in full or part.
This page contains: – Films or series staring or produced/directed by Simon – Tapes/CDs or DVD’s when Simon has done audio books or voice overs – Photos and posters – Films or series which Simon has been in part of not all (i.e. Casualty) – Films or series that have a Simon connection (i.e. the original Sleuth or Sound of Music Film, also a few Susan George DVD’s) – Some films, books and songs Simon has said he likes
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Some items are not available at all on DVD so where this happens we will only list the VHS, these are generally second hand items and quality varies
Simon plays Paris who has a reasonable role in this. There are several versions of this with different actors - make sure your buying the right one. Buy at Amazon.co.uk | Search for at eBay
Simon has a main role in this film. There are several versions of this with different actor - make sure your buying the right one. If you need help drop us a message with the link you're looking at for us to check Buy at Amzon.co.uk | Search for at eBay
Simon has a main role in this series. This is available at Amazon but only from their 'sellers' - similar to eBay but at a fixed price Buy from Amazon.co.uk Seller | Search for at eBay
1980
DVD
Cabo Blanco
Simon has a main role in this. There is a version of this DVD with U.S Marshall on it as well - this version is not very good quality so it's not recommended. Search for at eBay
Simon has a main role in this. A French DVD of this can sometimes be found on eBay, as well as old VHS versions. The French version doesn't have an English soundtrack, French only. Amazon sell a US region one version Buy at Amazon.co.uk seller | Search for at eBay
Simon has a main role in this. This is only available as VHS, if you find a DVD chances is it's not an original so the quality could vary. Buy from Amazon.co.uk Seller | Search for at eBay
Simon narrates. You might find other version narrated by other people so check before buying. Occasionally available on eBay Search for at eBay
1993
Audio Tape
Stone Cold by John Francome
Simon narrates. You might find other version narrated by other people so check before buying. Occasionally available on eBay Search for at eBay
1995
DVD
At The Midnight Hour
Simon has a main role in this. This is available at Amazon but only from their 'sellers' - similar to eBay but at a fixed price. On eBay you'll find a version that was given away free with the UK Daily Mail as well as official US releases Buy from Amazon.co.uk Seller | Search for at eBay
1995
DVD
The Way to Dusty Death
Simon has a main role in this. Generally only European versions with an English soundtrack as well as European languages are available Search for at eBay
Simon is in one episode of this series: Charity. This is only available as an American Region 1 DVD. This is available at Amazon but only from their 'sellers' - similar to eBay but at a fixed price Buy from Amazon.co.uk Seller | Search for at eBay
1997
DVD
While My Pretty One Sleeps
Simon has a reasonable role in this. As well as the official releases there is a Daily Mail edition which was given away free with the newspaper. Buy at Amazon.co.uk | Search for at eBay
1997
DVD
Running Wild
Simon has a reasonable role in this. This is only available as an American Region 1 DVD. This is available at Amazon but only from their 'sellers' - similar to eBay but at a fixed price Buy from Amazon.co.uk Seller | Search for at eBay
1999
DVD
The Girl Next Door
Simon has a main role in this film. There is several films with the same name as this, make sure you're buying the correct film. This is only available as an American Region 1 DVD. This is available at Amazon but only from their 'sellers' - similar to eBay but at a fixed price Buy from Amazon.co.uk Seller | Search for at eBay
Simon has a main role in this. This is only available as an American Region 1 DVD. This is available at Amazon but only from their 'sellers' - similar to eBay but at a fixed price Buy from Amazon.co.uk Seller | Search for at eBay
2000
DVD
Earth: Final Conflict - Series 3
Simon is in one episode of this series: Scorched Earth. This is only available as an American Region 1 DVD. This is available at Amazon but only from their 'sellers' - similar to eBay but at a fixed price Buy from Amazon.co.uk Seller | Search for at eBay
2001
DVD
Queen of Swords
Simon is in one episode of this series: Runaways. This is only available at Amazon.fr - says it's only in French but does have English audio as well Buy from Amazon.fr |
2002
DVD
Relic Hunter - Series 3
Simon is in 3 episodes of this series, Sydney at 10, Hunting With The Enemy and So Shall It Be This is only available at Amazon.ca - cheap DVD but slightly expensive shipping, which bring the cost up to a standard DVD boxset Buy from Amazon.ca
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Produced/Written/Directed by Simon
DVD
Stealing Heaven
Simon's company produced this. This is only available as an American Region 1 DVD. This is available at Amazon but only from their 'sellers' - similar to eBay but at a fixed price Buy at Amazon | Search for at eBay
Produced/Written/Directed by Simon
DVD
That Summer of White Roses
Simon credits on this include writer and producer. This is available at Amazon but only from their 'sellers' - similar to eBay but at a fixed price Buy at Amazon | Search for at eBay Digital Download Buy at Amazon
Produced/Written/Directed by Simon
DVD/Digital
Such a Long Journey
Simon's company produced this film. This is only available as an American Region 1 DVD. This is available at Amazon but only from their 'sellers' - similar to eBay but at a fixed price Buy at Amazon | Search for at eBay Digital Download Buy at Amazon
Simon's Favourites
MP3
The Pearl Fishers' Duet
When asking Simon what was the last piece of music he's listened to he's mentioned this one a couple of times Buy at Amazon
This is an ever growing list of everything Simon MacCorkindale has appeared, produced, directed or provided voiceover for. This is the most extensive filmography of Simon online.