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English < Proto-Germanic (*Wiljahelmaz)
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William Simons: Welsh actor (1940-2019).
Born (died at age 78).
William Simons has 3 credits in our database.
The name William means william is an English name whose origin is Germanic. Derived from Willahelm, its meaning results from the union of "wil", meaning "desire" or "will", and "helm", meaning "protection".
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Filmography (3)
Biography
Clifford William Cumberbatch Simons (17 November 1940 – 21 June 2019) was a Welsh actor best known for his role as PC Alf Ventress in Heartbeat, a role he played from 1992 to 2010.
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How old was William Simons?
William Simons was born on and passed away on at the age of 78.
What movies or shows has William Simons been in?
William Simons has 3 credits in our database. Notable titles include Heartbeat (1992), The Ruth Rendell Mysteries (1987), Cribb (1980).
Where can I find more information about William Simons?
You can find more about William Simons on TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
