Simon Armitage
- Known for
- Writing
- Born
- May 26, 1963
- Birthplace
- 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 from 2015–2019.
Filmography
- A Pandemic Poem: Where Did the World Go?
A Pandemic Poem: Where Did the World Go? 2021
Actor, Writer
Last Words 2017
Writer
Black Roses: The Killing of Sophie Lancaster 2015
Writer
Ted Hughes: Stronger Than Death 2015
Actor
- The Raft of the Medusa
The Raft of the Medusa 2015
Writer
Great Poets: In Their Own Words 2014
as Self
- Dylan Thomas: A Poet's Guide
Dylan Thomas: A Poet's Guide 2014
as Self
Speeches That Shook the World 2013
as Self - Presenter
- Simon Armitage Writing Poems
Simon Armitage Writing Poems 2012
as Self
The Pendle Witch Child 2011
as Himself - Presenter
Gods and Monsters: Homer's Odyssey 2010
as Host, Writer
The Making of King Arthur 2010
Actor, Writer
Climate of Change 2010
Writer
Upgrade Me 2009
Writer
BBC Four Presents: Sir Gawain and the Green Knight 2009
Actor, Writer
The Not Dead 2007
Writer
- Songbirds
Songbirds 2007
Writer
Out of the Blue 2006
Writer
- Feltham Sings
Feltham Sings 2003
Writer
Drinking for England 1998
Writer
Credits from TMDB.