Simon Callow

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Characters played by Simon Callow

Vincent Cadby — Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls (1995)

Ruthless poacher threatening African wildlife.

A. N. Official — Street Fighter (1994)

Allied Nations bureaucrat managing relief operations.

Andre — The Phantom of the Opera (2004)

The co-manager and business partner of Firmin, who oversees the opera house's operations alongside him. Along with Firmin, he prepares to hand over the building to scrap merchants and briefly introduces Viscount Raoul. He also joins the scheme to capture the Opera Ghost during the upcoming performance.

Gareth — Four Weddings and a Funeral (1994)

A member of the friend group who attends the gatherings with his partner Matthew. He suffers a fatal heart attack during a speech at the third wedding, leading to a poignant funeral where Matthew recites Funeral Blues in his memory.

Tilney — Shakespeare in Love (1998)

The Master of the Revels who enforces censorship and bans women actors. He shuts down the theatre after learning of Viola’s true identity and attempts to arrest the cast at the premiere, only to be overruled by the Queen.

Grasshopper — James and the Giant Peach (1996)

Grasshopper is one of the human-sized insects living inside the giant peach and traveling with James Henry Trotter. He helps form the boy's new circle of companions and later achieves fame as a concert violinist, becoming part of the unconventional family James builds after reaching New York.

Cavendish — Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey 2 (2024)

Guilty former kidnapper who reveals the origin of the mutants.

The Reverend Mr. Beebe — A Room with a View (1986)

The Reverend Mr. Beebe is an English clergyman staying at the Florentine pensione. He mediates the disagreement over the rooms offered by Mr. Emerson and later provides a setting for Lucy's decisive conversation with Mr. Emerson. His connection to the travelers places him near the central emotional conflicts.

Father Henry — Arn: The Knight Templar (2007)

Clergyman providing spiritual guidance and administrative support to the Templar order.

Judge — Hampstead (2017)

The judicial authority overseeing the legal case concerning Donald's right to occupy the land, tasked with evaluating evidence and delivering a verdict.

Mr. Butler — Bob the Butler (2005)

An instructor at the Cosmopolitan Butler School who explains that a butler must handle cooking, cleaning, appointments, guests, and confidential support. He oversees the strict training in professional manners and discipline.

Dr. Alex Sauer — Mr. & Mrs. Bridge (1990)

Dr. Alex Sauer is a figure associated with the possibility of psychological analysis. India Bridge considers seeing him after hearing that his treatment has helped someone, while Walter Bridge dismisses analysis. This contrast places Dr. Sauer at the edge of the family’s conflict over emotional problems and changing ideas about self-understanding.

Career Overview

Simon Callow has 149 screen credits in a career dating back to 1971. Their work spans 8 cinematic universes — most prominently Poohniverse Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls, Amadeus, Four Weddings and a Funeral. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
149
Birth Date
1949-06-13
Birth Place
Streatham, London, England, UK

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 8 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q731187), public domain (CC0).