A stalwart, subtle presence of British stage and screen, Gerald Sim's work was both prolific and varied. Nonetheless, he will be best remembered by the majority of viewers as the wily rector of _"To the Manor Born" .
Younger brother of actress Sheila Sim.
Brother-in-law of Richard Attenborough and David Attenborough.
Uncle of director Michael Attenborough , Jane Attenborough and actress Charlotte Attenborough.
He appeared in seven films directed by his brother-in-law Richard Attenborough : Oh! What a Lovely War , Young Winston , A Bridge Too Far , Gandhi , Cry Freedom , Chaplin and Shadowlands .
His character Colonel Sims in A Bridge Too Far was named after him.
He was the great-uncle of Tom Attenborough.
In addition to appearing in seven films directed by his brother-in-law Richard Attenborough, he was also in nine films directed by Attenboroughs close friend and former producing partner, Bryan Forbes.
He appeared in two films with his niece Charlotte Attenborough : Whistle Down the Wind and Oh! What a Lovely War .
