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Simon Greenall

Simon Greenall

Actor, also producer · Born January 3, 1958 (68) · Longtown, Cumberland, England

Simon James Greenall (born 3 January 1958) is an English actor, producer, writer and voice artist. He has portrayed Michael in the BBC television series I'm Alan Partridge, as well as in Alan Partridge: Alpha Papa, the Caretaker in the CBBC game show Trapped! and Richard in Lucy Sullivan Is Getting Married.

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Biography from TMDB.

Born
January 3, 1958 (68)
From
Longtown, Cumberland, England
Works as
Actor, also producer
Titles
36 on MovieCove · 84 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Official site (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 155 days to Oct 26Down 14% in 30 days

What are Simon Greenall's films like?

Across their 20 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Society.

Genres

Animation9 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 74th percentile
: browse their Animation movies
Drama2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 84th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Drama movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Bonds
34%
Society
33%
Self
17%
Survival
7%
Ideas
4%
Morality
4%
Power
1%
Community14 titles, browse their movies with this themeFamily bonds10 titles, browse their movies with this themeFriendship6 titles, browse their movies with this themeIdentity3 titles, browse their movies with this themeSurvival3 titles, browse their movies with this themePurpose2 titles, browse their movies with this themeNature2 titles, browse their movies with this themeLoyalty2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 12 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Light: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their light movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

Light 10 · Serious 1 · Dark 1

Stylized: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their stylized movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

Grounded 3 · Stylized 8 · Heightened 1

Gentle: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their gentle movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

Gentle 7 · Charged 4 · Intense 1

Steady: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their steady movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 9 · Shifting 3 · Whiplash 0

Some laughs: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their some laughs movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

A split, not a type: Straight-faced 1 · Some laughs 4 · Funny 7

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 6 · Even-paced 6 · Relentless 0

Casual: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their casual movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 11 · Engaged 1 · Full focus 0

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 10 · Open-ended 1 · Ambiguous 1

Roles they play

6 analyzed roles

Usually the Hero: 3 of 6 analyzed roles.

Hero
3 of 6
Shadow
1 of 6
Herald
1 of 6
Ally
1 of 6

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Joyful
17
Warm
9
Hopeful
5
Tense
5
Thrilling
5
Other
16

How their films linger

Feel-good14 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFun11 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful6 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteCozy4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 1 with a twist

  • Happy13
  • Bittersweet3
  • Ambiguous2
  • Cyclical2

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Simon Greenall's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 32 of their 36 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Prime Video (14).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Simon Greenall's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

84 credits, 36 with a MovieCove page; 6 appearances as themselves are hidden until asked for.

  • Ann Droid (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2026)

    Show 1 episode · as Dave

  • Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom(2026)

    as Twins

    Midcredits score: 89th percentile of all films

  • Shaun the Sheep: Fleece Navidad (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2025)

    as The Twins (voice)

  • Shaun the Sheep: Shirleyverse (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2025)

    as The Twins (voice)

  • Light Hearted (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2024)

    as Clive

  • The Octonauts & the Great Summer Adventure (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)

    as Barnacles (voice)

  • Stonehouse(2023)

    Show 3 episodes · as Speaker at The House of Commons

    Midcredits score: 35th percentile of all shows

  • The Love Box in Your Living Room (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    Actor

  • The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power(2022)

    Show 1 episode · as Miner #1

    Midcredits score: 25th percentile of all shows

  • The Thief, His Wife and the Canoe(2022)

    Show 1 episode · as Coroner

    Midcredits score: 63rd percentile of all shows

  • Shaun the Sheep: The Flight Before Christmas(2021)

    as Additional Voices (voice)

    Midcredits score: 88th percentile of all films

  • Octonauts: The Ring of Fire(2021)

    as Captain Barnacles (voice)

    Midcredits score: 70th percentile of all films

  • Octonauts: Above & Beyond(2021)

    Show as Captain Barnicles

    Midcredits score: 64th percentile of all shows

  • Tumbleweed (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2020)

    as Bruno Bear (voice)

  • Octonauts & the Great Barrier Reef(2020)

    as Captain Barnacles (Voice)

    Midcredits score: 74th percentile of all films

  • Octonauts and the Caves of Sac Actun(2020)

    as Captain Barnacles (Voice)

    Midcredits score: 64th percentile of all films

  • The Other One (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2020)

    Show 2 episodes · as Colin (voice)

  • Shaun the Sheep: Adventures from Mossy Bottom(2020)

    Show Actor

    Midcredits score: 87th percentile of all shows

  • A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon(2019)

    as Twins (voice)

    Midcredits score: 77th percentile of all films

  • The Road to Brexit (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    as Vox Pop Peter

  • The 1st (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    as David

  • Early Man(2018)

    as Eemak / Thongo / Additional Voice (voice)

    Midcredits score: 46th percentile of all films

  • Hilda(2018)

    Show as Additional Voices

    Midcredits score: 98th percentile of all shows

  • Doodlebugs (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    Show 6 episodes · as Various (voice)

  • Shaun The Sheep: Happy Farmer's Day (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    as Twins

  • Octonauts - 15 Underwater Adventures (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    as Captain Barnacles

  • Shaun the Sheep: The Farmer's Llamas(2015)

    as Additional Voices (voice)

    Midcredits score: 72nd percentile of all films

  • Unforgotten(2015)

    Show 1 episode · as Terry

    Midcredits score: 94th percentile of all shows

  • Shaun the Sheep Movie(2015)

    as Twins (voice)

    Midcredits score: 91st percentile of all films

  • Harry & Paul's Story of the 2s (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    as Brian Blessed / Augustus / Mark Williams / Arthur Weasley / Ruddy Rory Redface / Nick Hewer / Gregg Wallace / Dara Ó Rea / Various

  • W1A(2014)

    Show 1 episode · as Nigel Trescott

    Midcredits score: 85th percentile of all shows

  • Alan Partridge(2013)

    as Michael

    Midcredits score: 78th percentile of all films

  • Plebs(2013)

    Show 1 episode · as Announcer

    Midcredits score: 85th percentile of all shows

  • It's Kevin (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    Show 2 episodes · as Arab Waiter

  • The Cow That Almost Missed Christmas(2012)

    as Mère Hen / M. Rat / Oncle Edmund / Lionel (voice)

    Midcredits score: 42nd percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • BBC Comedy Feeds (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    Show 1 episode · as Derek

  • The Mad Bad Ad Show (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    Show 6 episodes · Actor

  • Acts of Godfrey (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    as DCI Stevens

  • Comedy Blaps (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    Show 2 episodes · Actor

  • Pythagasaurus (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    as Pythagasaurus

  • Spy(2011)

    Show 1 episode · as Quiz Host

    Midcredits score: 85th percentile of all shows

  • We Need to Talk About Kevin(2011)

    Co-Executive Producer

    Midcredits score: 92nd percentile of all films

  • D.O.A (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    as Priest

  • PhoneShop(2009)

    Show 1 episode · as The Greeter

    Midcredits score: 78th percentile of all shows

  • The Octonauts(2010)

    Show 300 episodes · Actor

    Midcredits score: 69th percentile of all shows

  • Pete versus Life (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    Show 11 episodes · Actor

  • Shaun The Sheep: Spring Lamb (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    as Twins

  • The Hive(2010)

    Show as Postman Spider

    Midcredits score: 26th percentile of all shows

  • The Wrong Door (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    Show 6 episodes · as Various

  • Fur TV (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    Show 8 episodes · Actor

  • Trapped! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    Show 52 episodes · as The Caretaker

  • Secret Diary of a Call Girl(2007)

    Show 1 episode · as Ian Farringdon

    Midcredits score: 63rd percentile of all shows

  • Shaun the Sheep(2007)

    Show 40 episodes · as The Twins (voice)

    Midcredits score: 89th percentile of all shows

  • Robin Hood: Quest for the King (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    as (Voice)

  • Benidorm(2007)

    Show 5 episodes · as Neville

    Midcredits score: 80th percentile of all shows

  • Snow White: The Sequel(2007)

    as Prince Charming (voice)

    Midcredits score: 15th percentile of all films

  • M.I.High(2007)

    Show 2 episodes · as Voice of AL

    Midcredits score: 22nd percentile of all shows

  • Fear of Fanny(2006)

    as TV Executive

    Midcredits score: 76th percentile of all films

  • Saxondale(2006)

    Show 1 episode · as Malcolm 'Rabies' Jessop

    Midcredits score: 82nd percentile of all shows

  • Funland (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    Show 1 episode · as Ken Cryer

  • Harry & Paul (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    Show 24 episodes · Actor

  • Popetown (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    Show 10 episodes · as Sister Marie (voice)

  • Doctor Who(2005)

    Show 1 episode · as Mr. Skinner

    Midcredits score: 93rd percentile of all shows

  • Bromwell High (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    Show 13 episodes · Actor

  • Wimbledon(2004)

    as Chauffeur

    Midcredits score: 57th percentile of all films

  • Hustle(2004)

    Show 1 episode · as Commissionaire

    Midcredits score: 92nd percentile of all shows

  • Celebrity Mastermind (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Trevor's World of Sport (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    Show 2 episodes · as VDK

  • Anglian Lives: Alan Partridge (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    as Roy from Caistor-St-Edmonds (voice)

  • Monkey Dust (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    Show 18 episodes · as (voice)

  • My Wrongs #8245–8249 & 117 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    as Father in Church

  • Harry Enfield's Brand Spanking New Show (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Show 12 episodes · Actor

  • Tube Tales(1999)

    as Business Man (segment "Mouth")

    Midcredits score: 44th percentile of all films

  • Boyz Unlimited (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Show 3 episodes · as Benny Van Hoere

  • Big Train (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Barking (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    Show 6 episodes · as Various

  • I'm Alan Partridge (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Show 12 episodes · as Michael

  • Harry Enfield and Chums (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    Show 3 episodes · Additional Writing

  • Fergie & Andrew: Behind the Palace Doors (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as TV Reporter

  • Between the Lines (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Soldier Soldier (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    Show 1 episode · as Officer

  • One Foot in the Grave (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    Show 1 episode · as Police Officer

  • Life Without George (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    Show 1 episode · as Policeman

  • Uncle Douglas (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    as Barry Tomkinson

Career shape

Star power in the 95th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 79 titles, 78 of them dated from 1987 to 2026; peak year 2021.

Biggest box office

Shaun the Sheep Movie (2015)

$111M worldwide

Highest rated

Hilda (2018)

Midcredits 98th

Most popular right now

Shaun the Sheep (2007)

Film career

19872026

Peak 2021 · at the high point of their film career. Top draw in 1 MovieCove title. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting77 of 79: 77 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score75thProducing1 of 79: 1 only producing, 0 with another roleOther crew1 of 79: 1 only other crew, 0 with another role

By decade

1980s1 · acting1990s10 · 9 acting · 1 crew2000s24 · acting2010s28 · 27 acting · 1 crew2020s15 · acting

Billing

usually 6th · top billed in 13% of 8 roles

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30.

How do Simon Greenall's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 73rd percentile, the median of all 16; across their 12 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 75th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

75thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 12

Approval · how many liked their films

76thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 12

Reach · how many have seen their films

86thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 12

Midcredits score across 36 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up19
  • 50th to 74th9
  • 25th to 49th6
  • Below 25th2

Shape of the crowd

20 of their 36 titles are Crowd Pleasers.

  • Universally Loved4
  • Cult Classic4
  • Crowd Pleaser20
  • Broadly Agreed2
  • Mixed6

Most divisive · actor

The Cow That Almost Missed Christmas (2012)

86th percentile spread · 37% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · producer

We Need to Talk About Kevin (2011)

Midcredits 92nd · 81% liked

Reviewers score the acting 73/100 in their films, across 8 reviewed titles; fans 77, detractors 55. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Is Simon Greenall's work okay for kids?

Across up to 7 MovieCove titles with content scores, violence & gore, sex & nudity, profanity, alcohol & drugs and frightening / intense run lighter than most films.

Their medianMedian of all filmsMiddle 80% of their titles
Violence & Gore6 titles17–50 · median 21 · mildlighter than most filmsMedian of all films: 44
Sex & Nudity7 titles7–61 · median 21 · mildlighter than most filmsMedian of all films: 32
Profanity6 titles5–43 · median 10 · minimallighter than most filmsMedian of all films: 36
Alcohol & Drugs6 titles4–25 · median 7 · minimallighter than most filmsMedian of all films: 33
Frightening / Intense6 titles21–62 · median 25 · mildlighter than most filmsMedian of all films: 39

Severity 0–100 from the Content Guide. Categories with under 10 votes on a title are not counted. The band's colour is the severity of their median, named beside it.

Who does Simon Greenall work with?

People who share at least 2 of Simon Greenall's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Nick Park shares the most, 7.

Directors

Writers

Actors

  • Andy Nyman7 titles    See all 7 shared titles with Andy Nyman
  • Emma Tate7 titles    See all 7 shared titles with Emma Tate
  • John Sparkes7 titles    See all 7 shared titles with John Sparkes
  • Justin Fletcher7 titles    See all 7 shared titles with Justin Fletcher

Composers, cinematographers and editors

Producers

Mixed roles