Simon Kinberg
Biography
Simon David Kinberg is an American filmmaker born on August 2, 1973, in London, England, United Kingdom. He is known for writing and producing a number of films in the X-Men film franchise for 20th Century Fox, as well as producing other projects for Fox such as The Martian, which earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Picture. Kinberg made his directorial debut with the 2019 film Dark Phoenix, for which he also wrote the script. His professional credits include work in both movies and television.
Career overview
Simon David Kinberg is an American filmmaker born on August 2, 1973. Throughout his career in the film industry, he has worked extensively as a writer and producer. He wrote and produced a number of films within the X-Men film franchise for 20th Century Fox. In addition to his work on the X-Men series, he produced various other projects for Fox, including the film The Martian. His work on The Martian earned him an Academy Award nomination in the Best Picture category.
Expanding his role in the filmmaking process, Kinberg made his directorial debut with the 2019 film Dark Phoenix, which was part of the X-Men franchise. In addition to directing Dark Phoenix, he also wrote the script for the film. His professional credits span multiple major studio projects, establishing his background in both writing and producing major motion pictures.
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92 titles- Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed (2026) Executive Producer
- The Running Man (2025) Producer
- Deadpool & Wolverine (2024) Executive Producer
- Sugar (2024) Executive Producer
- Mr. & Mrs. Smith (2024) Characters
- Lift (2024) Producer
- A Haunting in Venice (2023) Producer
- Death on the Nile (2022) Executive Producer
- The 355 (2022) Producer
- The 355 (2022) Director
- The 355 (2022) Screenplay
- Invasion (2021) Executive Producer
- Invasion (2021) Writer
- Invasion (2021) Story
- Invasion (2021) Teleplay
- Invasion (2021) Creator
- The New Mutants (2020) Producer
- Dark Phoenix (2019) Producer
- Dark Phoenix (2019) Director
- Dark Phoenix (2019) Writer
- The Twilight Zone (2019) Executive Producer
- The Twilight Zone (2019) Story
- The Twilight Zone (2019) Creator
- Deadpool 2 (2018) Producer
- Once Upon a Deadpool (2018) Producer
- Logan (2017) Producer
- The Gifted (2017) Executive Producer
- Legion (2017) Executive Producer
- Murder on the Orient Express (2017) Producer
- Star Wars Rebels: Heroes of Mandalore (2017) Creator
- Star Wars Rebels: Heroes of Mandalore (2017) Executive Producer
- Making 'Logan' (2017) as Self
- Designated Survivor (2016) Executive Producer
- Deadpool (2016) Producer
- X-Men: Apocalypse (2016) Story
- X-Men: Apocalypse (2016) Producer
- X-Men: Apocalypse (2016) Screenplay
- Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter (2015) as Self
- The Martian (2015) Producer
- Cinderella (2015) Producer
- Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015) Thanks
- Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015) Creative Consultant
- Chappie (2015) Producer
- Fantastic Four (2015) Screenplay
- Fantastic Four (2015) Producer
- Star Wars Rebels: The Siege of Lothal (2015) Executive Producer
- Star Wars Rebels (2014) Writer
- Star Wars Rebels (2014) Executive Producer
- Star Wars Rebels (2014) Creator
- X-Men: Days of Future Past (2014) Producer
- X-Men: Days of Future Past (2014) Screenplay
- X-Men: Days of Future Past (2014) Story
- Let's Be Cops (2014) Producer
- Star Wars Rebels: Spark of Rebellion (2014) Executive Producer
- Star Wars Rebels: Spark of Rebellion (2014) Writer
- Double Take: Xavier & Magneto (2014) as Self
- Sentinels: For a Secure Future (2014) as Self
- Elysium (2013) Producer
- Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter (2012) Executive Producer
- This Means War (2012) Producer
- This Means War (2012) Screenplay
- Children of the Atom - Filming X-Men: First Class (2011) as Self
- X-Men: First Class (2011) Producer
- Sherlock Holmes (2009) Screenplay
- Jumper (2008) Screenplay
- Jumper (2008) Producer
- The Dialogue: An Interview with Screenwriter Simon Kinberg (2007) as Himself
- X-Men: The Last Stand (2006) Writer
- Mr. & Mrs. Smith (2005) as Investment Banker #1
- Mr. & Mrs. Smith (2005) Screenplay
- xXx: State of the Union (2005) Screenplay
- Here Comes the Flood Screenplay
- Here Comes the Flood Producer
- Long Lost Producer
- Narco Sub Producer
- Chairman Spaceman Producer
- Pyros Producer
- Pyros Director
- The Dirty Dozen Producer
- Avengelyne Producer
- Untitled Star Trek Origin Story Film Producer
- Logan's Run Producer
- The Hardy Men Screenplay
- I Am Not Alone Producer
- Untitled Simon Kinberg Star Wars Film 2 Producer
- Untitled Simon Kinberg Star Wars Film 2 Writer
- Endurance Producer
- Untitled Simon Kinberg Star Wars Film 1 Producer
- Untitled Simon Kinberg Star Wars Film 1 Writer
- Untitled Simon Kinberg Star Wars Film 3 Producer
- Untitled Simon Kinberg Star Wars Film 3 Writer
- Red Shirt Producer
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Simon Kinberg best known for?
Simon Kinberg is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed (2026), The Running Man (2025), Deadpool & Wolverine (2024), Sugar (2024).
When and where was Simon Kinberg born?
Simon Kinberg was born on August 2, 1973 in London, England, UK.
How many credits does Simon Kinberg have?
Simon Kinberg has accumulated over 92 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2005 to 2026.
What is Simon Kinberg's background in cinema and television?
Simon David Kinberg is an American filmmaker born on August 2, 1973, in London, England, United Kingdom. He is known for writing and producing a number of films in the X-Men film franchise for 20th Century Fox, as well as producing other projects for Fox such as The Martian, which earned him an Academy Award nomination...