Christian Simpson
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About
British actor, voiceover artist, and retro-tech content creator best known by his online alias, Perifractic. He is most widely recognized for his appearances in major film franchises including Star Wars and Harry Potter, as well as his popular RetroRecipes YouTube channel, where he presents content revolving around vintage computers, gadgets, and music gear to over 290,000 subscribers.
Before Fame
He developed a passion for technology and performing arts at a young age. As a child, he often took electronics apart and performed experiments on home computers. He went on to study film and media in school. Prior to launching his acting career, he was an award-winning composer and pianist. He also gained experience as an inventor and property investor.
Trivia
He performed in numerous Star Wars productions including The Phantom Menace and The Force Awakens as well as Star Wars and LEGO Star Wars video games. He was reportedly inspired by Yoda's iconic line, "Do, or do not. There is no try," which fueled his determination to one day appear in a Star Wars film. He appeared in shows like EastEnders and Casualty as well as the 2016 action film Independence Day: Resurgence. He also worked on celebrated projects including The Last Kingdom, House of Gucci, Bluey, and The Avengers film franchise.
Family Life
His wife, Marian Simpson, is popularly known amongst his fans as "Ladyfractic," and has made appearances in many of his videos.
Associated With
He has performed as a double for major Hollywood actors including Hayden Christensen in Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith, James D'Arcy in Revelation, and Brendan Fraser in The Mummy Returns.
