Ged Simmons (born 1960 in Handsworth, Birmingham) is a British actor who played DI Alex Cullen in The Bill from 2000 to 2002. He has also been in Coronation Street, EastEnders, Bodyguards, Touching Evil, Holby City, Dream Team, The Rotters' Club, Doctors and Spooks.He is also the author of a number of screenplays and theatrical works. His first novel, The Gravedigger's Story, was published by impbooks in April 2004.He was elected President of the Student Union at his college in Walsall, West Midlands.
Combines acting with writing: his novel, The Gravedigger's Story, was published in 2004. He is currently working on his third (or perhaps his fourth) novel.
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Studied Leisure and Recreational Studies B.A.(hons) at West Midlands College of Higher Education in Walsall, West Midlands where he was an active member of the student drama group. After he finished his course he was elected Student union President.