Christian Simpson
Christian Simpson | |
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| Born | December 18, 1974 London, England |
| Nationality | British-American |
| Other names | Perifractic |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, voice actor, YouTuber, entrepreneur |
| Years active | 1999–present |
| Known for | Star Wars appearances, Retro Recipes YouTube channel, Commodore International, Inc. |
| Website | perifractic.com |
Christian Simpson (born December 18, 1974), known online as Perifractic, is a British-American actor, voice artist, retrocomputing YouTuber, and entrepreneur. He gained recognition for his appearances in the Star Wars franchise and for his popular tech YouTube channel Retro Recipes. As of 2025, he serves as the President of the revived Commodore International, Inc..
Career
Acting and voice work
Simpson appeared in multiple films within the Star Wars universe, including roles in Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace and Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. In addition to on-screen performances, he has worked as a voice actor and ADR artist on various productions. His versatility in dialects and character voices has also led to work in animated series, commercials, and narration projects.
YouTube and Retrocomputing
In the 2010s, Simpson established the Retro Recipes channel under the persona of "Perifractic," combining technology tutorials, retro computing restorations, interviews, and humorous skits. The channel has covered topics including the Commodore 64, Amiga, Atari ST, and vintage Macintosh systems.
His content is recognized for its balance of entertainment and technical depth, often focusing on restoring and modifying classic computers. His segments, such as "Snack & Jack" and "Crisp & Dry," became staples of the retrocomputing community.
Simpson has collaborated with prominent figures such as The 8-Bit Guy, David Murray, and members of the Commander X16 team. He has also presented at events including the Vintage Computer Festival and appeared on several technology-focused podcasts and interviews.
Commodore International
In 2025, Simpson became President of the newly relaunched Commodore International, Inc. and played a key role in introducing the Commodore 64 Ultimate, a modern hardware reinterpretation of the iconic Commodore 64 computer. Under his leadership, the company emphasized community-driven development, backward compatibility, and celebration of vintage computing culture.
The relaunch was accompanied by renewed publication of Compute!'s Gazette, a legendary Commodore-era magazine, which Simpson contributed to as a columnist and ambassador.[1]
Personal life
Simpson is based in the United States and holds dual British-American citizenship. He is known for incorporating family-friendly humor and musical segments into his online content. He has spoken publicly about his passion for vintage technology and educational outreach.
He often refers to his home studio as the "Retro Cave" and is known for combining music production with tech exploration in creative ways.
Filmography
Film
- Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace (1999) – Naboo Pilot (uncredited)
- Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016) – Rebel Technician (uncredited)
Television and voice work
- Multiple commercial, ADR, and voiceover credits (details vary by region and platform)
See also
References
- ↑ "The Legend is Back". Compute!'s Gazette. Retrieved July 25, 2025.
External links
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- Retro Recipes on YouTube
- Compute!'s Gazette
- Commodore International, Inc.
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- 1974 births
- Living people
- English male film actors
- British YouTubers
- Retrocomputing
- Commodore 64
- Technology YouTubers
- Voice actors
- People in computing