Born:  Enid, Oklahoma

Rick and Larry Simpson, writer, actor, producer, director.  Rick and Larry Simpson have made five western movies, which they have written, produced, directed and starred in them all. Their latest film, “Cactus Creek,” recently (Spring 2011) was honored at the Aurora Film Festival in Salt Lake City, Utah, with a directing award for Rick Simpson.

The Simpsons’ Skeleton Creek Productions releases a movie about every two years. Rick writes the screenplay, directs the film and is one of the stars, portraying the character of Stormy Lane. The Simpsons submit their films to contests because winning an award helps to sell them. The list of customers for the Simpson films has increased since they began. He said tagging the film a  winner of a contest helps to open new markets. They also sell the movies on their website.