Portrait of Denis Simpson

Denis Simpson

Acting

Biography

Denis Simpson was born on November 4, 1950 in Jamaica. He was the original bass vocalist for The Nylons 1978-1979. Simpson left the Nylons before they became internationally popular as an a cappella act as he got a part in the Broadway musical 'Indigo'. Simpson has composed for many television programs. Most notably he wrote the theme song for the children's program, 'Tell A Tale Town'. He died on October 22, 2010 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Born: November 4, 1950

Place of Birth: Jamaica

Filmography

2007
Flash Gordon

as Docile

2001
Night Visions

as Bokor (segment "The Bokor")

2000
Soul Food

as Reverend

2000
1993
The X-Files

as Hermaphrodite waitress (uncredited)

1993
1991
1986
1986
Flying

as Fred Stoner

1986
The Vindicator

as Joe Simpson

1985
1985
The Comedy Factory

as News Anchor

1983
Spasms

as Abo Shaman / Choreographer