Sam Simon
- Known For
- Writing
- Born
- June 6, 1955 in Los Angeles, California, USA
- Died
- March 8, 2015
- Active Years
- 1975–2024 (50 Years)
- Total Credits
- 46 credits in database
Biography
Samuel Michael Simon was an American director, producer, writer, animal rights activist, and philanthropist. Born on June 6, 1955, in Los Angeles, California, he was known for his work in television and film. He co-developed the animated sitcom The Simpsons and contributed to programs such as The Tracey Ullman Show. He also worked on the film Shanghai Noon. While attending Stanford University, Simon worked as a newspaper cartoonist, and after graduation, he became a storyboard artist at Filmation Studios. He was married to Jami Ferrell and Jennifer Tilly. Simon died on March 8, 2015, in Los Angeles, California, at the age of 59.
Career overview
Samuel Michael Simon was an American director, producer, writer, animal rights activist, and philanthropist. Born on June 6, 1955, in Los Angeles, California, he attended Stanford University where he worked as a newspaper cartoonist. After graduating from college, Simon began his career as a storyboard artist at Filmation Studios. He later became well known for co-developing the animated sitcom The Simpsons, and his career included television writing and producing work on programs such as The Tracey Ullman Show.
In addition to his animation and television credits, Simon was credited for his work on projects including the film Shanghai Noon. Throughout his career, he accumulated numerous known credits in writing and production. He was married to Jami Ferrell and Jennifer Tilly. Simon passed away on March 8, 2015, at the age of 59 in Los Angeles, California.
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Full Filmography
46 titles- The Simpsons: O C'mon All Ye Faithful (2024) Producer
- The Simpsons: O C'mon All Ye Faithful (2024) Executive Producer
- The Simpsons: A Serious Flanders (2021) Writer
- The Simpsons: A Serious Flanders (2021) Executive Producer
- Unity (2015) as Narrator (voice)
- Miss Dial (2013) as English Caller
- Anger Management (2012) Director
- Anger Management (2012) Executive Consultant
- The Simpsons 20th Anniversary Special - In 3D! On Ice! (2010) as Self
- Sam's Game (2009)
- Sam's Game (2009) Producer
- Sam's Game (2009) Creator
- The Simpsons Movie (2007) Screenplay
- High Stakes Poker (2006)
- The Minor Accomplishments of Jackie Woodman (2006)
- The Simpsons: Treehouse of Horror (2003) Writer
- Shanghai Noon (2000) as Chief's Sidekick
- The Michael Richards Show (2000) Director
- The Simpsons: Too Hot For TV (1999) Scenario Writer
- Men Behaving Badly (1996) Director
- The Drew Carey Show (1995) Writer
- The Drew Carey Show (1995) Director
- Friends (1994) Director
- The George Carlin Show (1994) Director
- The George Carlin Show (1994) Producer
- The George Carlin Show (1994) Writer
- The George Carlin Show (1994) Creator
- Phenom (1993) Creator
- Sibs (1991) Producer
- The Super (1991) Writer
- The Best of the Tracey Ullman Show (1990) Executive Producer
- The Simpsons (1989) Executive Producer
- The Simpsons (1989) Writer
- Prisoners of Gravity (1989) as Self
- The Tracey Ullman Show (1987) Writer
- The Tracey Ullman Show (1987) Executive Producer
- It's Garry Shandling's Show (1986) Writer
- Shaping Up (1984) Creator
- Cheers (1982) Writer
- Cheers (1982) Producer
- Mighty Mouse in the Great Space Chase (1982) Writer
- Best of the West (1981) Writer
- Taxi (1978) Writer
- Taxi (1978) Producer
- Saturday Night Live (1975) Writer
- Barney Miller (1975) Writer
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Sam Simon best known for?
Sam Simon is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Simpsons: O C'mon All Ye Faithful (2024), The Simpsons: O C'mon All Ye Faithful (2024), Anger Management (2012), Anger Management (2012).
When and where was Sam Simon born?
Sam Simon was born on June 6, 1955 in Los Angeles, California, USA. They passed away on March 8, 2015.
How many credits does Sam Simon have?
Sam Simon has accumulated over 46 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1975 to 2024.
What is Sam Simon's background in cinema and television?
Samuel Michael Simon was an American director, producer, writer, animal rights activist, and philanthropist. Born on June 6, 1955, in Los Angeles, California, he was known for his work in television and film. He co-developed the animated sitcom The Simpsons and contributed to programs such as The Tracey Ullman Show. He...
Sam Simon by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- High Stakes Poker (2006) — aged about 51
- Shanghai Noon (2000) as Chief's Sidekick — aged about 45
- Prisoners of Gravity (1989) as Self — aged about 34
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