Denis Simpson - Early Life and Family

Early Life and Family

Born in Jamaica, Simpson moved with his family to Scarborough, Ontario, Canada at age 10. His half-sister, 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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