Simon Rouse

Simon Rouse (born 24 June 1951) is an English actor, known for playing the role of Detective Chief Inspector, later Superintendent, Jack Meadows in the long-running ITV police drama The Bill. Early life Rouse was born in Fagley, Bradford, West Riding of Yorkshire. His father, Jim, was an education inspector who later received an OBE for his work. Simon grew up in nearby Heaton and went to St Barnabas Primary School and Belle Vue Boys' Grammar School there. He first began acting with the National Youth Theatre while still at school. He later studied drama with the Rose Bruford College but cut short his studies to join the Royal Shakespeare Company. Acting Career