Al Simms; Entertainment Industry Executive

Al Simms, 86, entertainment industry executive for 60 years. Born Al Ciminelli in Rochester, N.Y., as one of 17 children of Italian immigrants, Simms began his career as manager of the nationally broadcast “Horace Heidt Youth Opportunity Show.” He later worked with singer Frankie Laine. For 28 years, Simms was associated with American International Pictures, working as director of the music department, head of personnel, general manager and assistant to the president. He was the founder and president emeritus of the Entertainment Industries Communion Breakfast Committee. On Saturday in Santa Monica of emphysema.