With a distinguished career marked by notable roles in Life On Mars, Doctor Who, and Grace, John Simm has become a celebrated figure in television. At 54, his passion for acting is shared with his wife of nearly 20 years, Kate Magowan, who has made her mark in Silent Witness, EastEnders, and Spotless. Here’s a closer look at their lives…
Kate Magowan, an accomplished English actress and producer, began her career after graduating from The Actors’ Institute in Swindon. Her first screen appearance came in the second season of Dream Team (1998), Sky 1’s inaugural drama series.
John Simm and Kate Magowan, partners in life and film, continue to collaborate after two decades of marriage
Transitioning into film, Kate has featured in notable movies such as 24 Hour Party People (2002), Kidulthood (2006), Stardust (2007), and 4.3.2.1 (2010). Throughout her 49 years, she has frequently collaborated with her husband, John Simm.
Their joint projects include roles in films like Is Harry On The Boat? (2001), 24 Hour Party People (2002), Devilwood (2006), and Tuesday (2008), as well as the BBC series Exile, which debuted in 2011. The specifics of how John and Kate first met remain undisclosed, but they began their professional partnership with Is Harry On The Boat? in 2001. They married in April 2004, with their wedding held in the Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire.
John, known for his privacy, shared some insights into their relationship during a 2019 interview with The Guardian. Asked about similarities between his portrayal of Macbeth and his marriage, John commented, “Only in the fact that he worships her, and she is the glue that holds everything together.”
After their marriage, John and Kate expanded their family with two children, a son named Ryan and a daughter named Mollie. In 2020, Kate shared on Instagram that the family had moved from London to Brighton, where Grace is filmed. She posted pictures of their new home, saying, “Goodbye London, it’s been memorable.
