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Simon Armitage

Writing

0.6 Popularity May 26, 1963 (62 years old) Marsden, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, England, UK

Simon Robert Armitage, CBE, FRSL is an English poet, playwright and novelist who was appointed Poet Laureate on 10 May 2019. He is also professor of poetry at the University of Leeds and succeeded Geoffrey Hill as Oxford Professor of Poetry when he was elected to the four year part time appointment ...

Biography

Simon Robert Armitage, CBE, FRSL is an English poet, playwright and novelist who was appointed Poet Laureate on 10 May 2019. He is also professor of poetry at the University of Leeds and succeeded Geoffrey Hill as Oxford Professor of Poetry when he was elected to the four year part time appointment from 2015–2019.

Filmography 28

2022
Art That Made Us TV

as Self - Poet Laureate, Translated Pearl. 2016

2021
Winter Walks TV

as Self

2017
Last Words Movie

Writer

2017
Richard Osman's House of Games TV

as Self - Panellist

2015
2013
Speeches That Shook the World Movie

as Self - Presenter

2011
The Pendle Witch Child Movie

as Himself - Presenter

2010
2010
Climate of Change Movie

Writer

Photos 2

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Personal Details

Known For Writing
Gender Male
Birthday May 26, 1963 (62 years old)
Place of Birth Marsden, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, England, UK
Years Active 1988 - 2022
Popularity 0.6
Career Stats
28 Total Credits
10 Movie Roles
4 TV Roles
2 Photos