Denis Simpson was a Canadian actor and singer, best known as a host of the TV series Polka Dot Door. He was also an original member of the singing group The Nylons.
Born in St. Anns Bay, Jamaica, Simpson arrived in Canada at the age ofand moved with his family to Scarborough, Ontario, at age 10. He attended Guildwood Public School and was remembered as an exceptional student and a friendly and gentle young man. His halfsister, born 1964, is actress Gloria Reuben. At York University, where he studied for one year, Simpson focused on music, theatre, and dance.
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