Julian Lynus Simmons (born 20 February 1952) is a Northern Irish continuity announcer and television presenter, best known for his work as a continuity announcer on UTV. As a child actor Julian's big break was in Charlie and The Chocolate Factory as a stunt double for Augustus Glopp. Julian is a fanatical Belfast Giants ice hockey fan. Recently he has been a vocal voice in the Residents Against Casement Protests.Simmons was born in Kent, England on the 20 February 1952. His parents were Pearl and Alan who were from London. Simmons later moved with his parents to Northern Ireland when his father was moved there by his company Morley's. Simmons attended Belmont Primary School and Methodist College. Simmons had an interest in drama at a young age; he held puppet shows at his home. Before his broadcasting career began, Simmons worked for McCalla Travel, and later worked for Air Canada in Belfast and London between 1978 and 1997, combining this with his announcing work for UTV. Wikipedia
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