Ivan F. Simpson

Biography

Ivan F. Simpson was a Scottish film and stage actor born in Glasgow, Scotland, who worked for four decades on Broadway before transitioning to silent films in 1915. He appeared in notable roles, including Mister Watkins in The Green Goddess, and had a long-standing collaboration with friend George Arliss. In the 1930s, Simpson became a successful character actor in supporting parts, often playing servants or authority figures.