Jim Simpson

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This article is about the theater director. For the retired sportscaster with the same name, see Jim Simpson (sportscaster).

James "Jim" Simpson (born February 21, 1956 in Hawaii) is an Obie award winning theater and film director, known for a commitment to avant-garde work. Founder of The Flea Theater in New York City. Husband of actress Sigourney Weaver, the couple has one daughter, Charlotte. Simpson is the son-in-law of media executive Sylvester L. Weaver Jr. and actress Elizabeth Inglis.

In 2002, Simpson directed the film The Guys starring his wife, Sigourney Weaver.

[edit] External links

• Jim Simpson at the Internet Movie Database