Acting
Washington, Tyne and Wear, England, UK
Simon Hubbard
Acting
Biography
Simon has been a Drama coach for over 25 years, he has taught in America, Ireland, UAE, Moscow, Singapore and at the world-famous Sylvia Young theatre school in the heart of London. Along with teaching Simon is also an award-winning director and actor, he has appeared in the acclaimed BBC crime drama 'Inspector George Gently' as 'PC Taylor', an original and long-standing cast member for 10 years, as well as appearing in 'Doctors', 'The Tudors' and 'Boy meets Girl'. His films roles have included 'Elizabeth' with Cate Blancett, King Arthur with Keira Knighty and most recently 'The Duke' with Helen Mirren. Simons character face as also lent itself to many ad campaigns nationally and internationally. Most recently as the clumsy security guard in Specsavers 'Little Click' advert. Simon is an award-winning Director of stage and screen, his credits include a self-penned award winning short 'Every Second Sunday', and the world first all-female cast stage version of David Mamet's 'Glengarry Glen Ross'.
Feature Films (2)
Karen, a recovering addict, has settled into a successful new life with her husband and young daughter. When Karl, an old boyfriend recently released from prison, turns up unexpectedly, Karen's buried past comes back to haunt her. Karen is forced to go on a road trip and confront a world she thought she'd escaped from if she is to protect her family and her future.
Rewind
In 1961, a 60-year-old taxi driver steals Goya’s portrait of the Duke of Wellington from the National Gallery in London. It was the first (and remains the only) theft in the Gallery’s history. What happens next becomes the stuff of legend.
The Duke
Television & Series (2)
Crime drama set in the 1960s about an old-school detective trying to come to terms with a time when the lines between the police and criminals have become blurred.
Inspector George Gently
The life stories of history's greatest minds. From their days as young adults to their final years we see their discoveries, loves, relationships, causes, flaws and genius.