Chris Patrick-Simpson
Also Known As: Chris Patrick Simpson, Chris Simpson
Biography: Chris was born in Canada but grew up Belfast. He began acting under the guidance of an inspirational drama teacher at secondary school who put him on the path to becoming a professional actor. On leaving school he successfully auditioned for the Gaiety School of Acting in Dublin, graduating in 2000. Since then he has continued to fulfill his ambition of collaborating with the best directors in film, television and theatre in projects such as the award-winning The Magdalene Sisters, (Momentum) The Boxer, (Universal) Fifty Dead Men Walking, (Brightlight Pictures) Good Vibrations, (Revolver Films) 71 (Warp Films), Shooting for Socrates (New Black Films), Mrs Brown's Boys D'Movie (Universal Pictures) and most recently High Rise Directed by Ben Wheatley
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Birthday: January 18, 1979
Adult: No
Gender: Male
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High-Rise
Overview: Life for the residents of a tower block begins to run out of control.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2015-11-22
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SOS: The Titanic Inquiry
Overview: The true story of the official Inquiry into the Titanic disaster. Was a ship called The Californian close enough to have saved them?
Genres: Drama History TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2012-04-16
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The Magdalene Sisters
Overview: Three young Irish women struggle to maintain their spirits while they endure dehumanizing abuse as inmates of a Magdalene Sisters Asylum.
Genres: Drama History
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2002-08-30
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Good Vibrations
Overview: The story of music legend Terri Hooley, a key figure in Belfast's punk rock scene. Hooley founded the Good Vibrations store from which a record label sprung, representing bands such as The Undertones, Rudi and The Outcasts.
Genres: Music Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2012-05-31
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'71
Overview: A young British soldier must find his way back to safety after his unit accidentally abandons him during a riot in the streets of Belfast.
Genres: Thriller Action Drama War
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2014-10-10
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Unquiet Graves
Overview: This feature-length documentary investigates the role the British government played in the murder of over 120 civilians in Counties Armagh and Tyrone from July 1972 to 1978.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2018-07-15
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Shooting for Socrates
Overview: Set in Belfast against the backdrop of the 1986 World Cup, Shooting for Socrates tells the story of a momentous time in Northern Ireland's football history through the eyes of players, fans and the media. The film also follows the lives of passionate football supporter Arthur and his son Tommy from East Belfast. The lead up to a momentous day in the life of a young boy (his 10th birthday) mirrors the build up to the big day for the Northern Ireland football team as they play the greatest match of their lives.
Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2014-07-11
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Fifty Dead Men Walking
Overview: It's 1989, and in a Belfast torn apart by conflict and terrorism, petty criminal Marty McGartland is recruited by the British police to infiltrate the IRA. Guided by Special Forces officer 'Fergus', McGartland gains unparalleled insight into the organisation's dealings, providing his British handler with priceless, life-saving information. Based on a true story.
Genres: Action Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2008-09-10
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Hamlet
Overview: A young Prince is visited by the Ghost of his father and compelled to vengeance - but can he stop thinking for long enough to do it?
Genres: Drama Mystery Horror Crime
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2005-11-19
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Knuckledust
Overview: When Police kicks open the doors of the elite underground fight club Knuckledust, they find seven levels of hell, filled with the dead bodies of countless fighters, assassins and goons. Only one man, beaten up to a pulp, is still breathing: Hard Eight.
Genres: Action Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2020-12-08
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Halo: Nightfall
Overview: Set between the events of Halo 4 and Halo 5: Guardians… Halo: Nightfall tells the dramatic story of legendary man hunter and Naval Intelligence Officer Jameson Locke and his team as they are caught in a horrific biological attack while investigating terrorist activity on the distant colony world of Sedra. As they unravel a plot that draws them to an ancient, hellish artifact, they will be forced to fight for their survival, question everything and ultimately choose between their loyalty and their lives.
Genres: Science Fiction Action Adventure
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2014-02-05
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The Ash: Safe Haven
Overview: When a volcanic ash cloud engulfs Belfast City 12-year-old Zoran finds himself trapped at home with his elderly neighbor. But this ash cloud is like no other – it carries a virulent contagion that transforms those exposed into feral, black-oozing monstrosities. With the outside world fast descending into chaos and his neighbor beginning to succumb to the virus, Zoran will soon discover that when the ash descends there are no safe havens.
Genres: Horror
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2017-06-01
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Fractured City
Overview: Dance culture brings communities together in 1990s Belfast but there will be consequences.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2016-04-15
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