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Simon Stone

Known For
Directing
Born
August 19, 1984 in Basel, Switzerland
Active Years
2006–2026 (21 Years)
Total Credits
38 credits in database
Directing Born Aug 19, 1984 Basel, Switzerland 38 credits
38
Total Credits
2006–2026
21 Years Career Span
10
Vault Titles
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Key Co-Stars

Biography

Simon Stone is a Swiss-born Australian actor, director, writer, and screenwriter who works in film and theatre. Born on August 19, 1984, in Basel, Switzerland, he is known for his work in directing, theatre productions, and critically acclaimed films. His known directorial credits include the 2015 film The Daughter, the 2021 film The Dig, and the 2025 film The Woman in Cabin 10. Throughout his career, Stone has worked across both film and stage mediums as a director, writer, and actor, establishing a professional profile encompassing twenty-nine known credits.

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Career

Career overview

Simon Stone is a Swiss-born Australian actor, director, and writer who works across film and theatre. Born in Basel, Switzerland, on August 19, 1984, Stone has built a career known for his work in film and theatre directing, writing, and acting. His known directorial credits include the films The Daughter, released in 2015, The Dig, released in 2021, and The Woman in Cabin 10, slated for 2025.

Throughout his career, Stone has captivated audiences through his innovative stage productions and critically acclaimed films. He holds numerous known credits within the entertainment industry, reflecting his multifaceted professional background as a screenwriter, film director, theatre director, actor, and writer.

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Career timeline

Elsinore · DirectorThe Oresteia · DirectorThe Oresteia · Writer
The Woman in Cabin 10 · DirectorThe Woman in Cabin 10 · ScreenplayThe Cherry Orchard · Director
ITA Live Encore: Ibsen House · DirectorITA Live Encore: Ibsen House · Writer
National Theatre Live: Phaedra · DirectorNational Theatre Live: Phaedra · WriterSalzburg Festival 2023: The Greek Passion · DirectorMefistofele · Director
The Metropolitan Opera: Lucia di Lammermoor · DirectorDie Teufel von Loudun - Bayerische Staatsoper · Director
The Dig · DirectorLa Traviata - Wiener Staatsoper · DirectorLa Traviata - Wiener Staatsoper · Stage DirectorRichard Wagner: Tristan und Isolde - Festival d'Aix-en-Provence 2021 · Stage DirectorKaija Saariaho: Innocence · Director
Medea · DirectorMedea · Writer
Korngold: Die tote Stadt · DirectorLa Traviata - Paris · DirectorDrei Schwestern · Director
National Theatre Live: Yerma · DirectorNational Theatre Live: Yerma · Adaptation
The Daughter · ScreenplayThe Daughter · Director
The Turning · DirectorBeing Venice
The Eye of the Storm
Blame
RushNice Shootin' Cowboy
JindabyneKokoda

Full Filmography

38 titles
  • Elsinore (2026) Director
  • The Oresteia (2026) Director
  • The Oresteia (2026) Writer
  • The Woman in Cabin 10 (2025) Director
  • The Woman in Cabin 10 (2025) Screenplay
  • The Cherry Orchard (2025) Director
  • ITA Live Encore: Ibsen House (2024) Director
  • ITA Live Encore: Ibsen House (2024) Writer
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  • National Theatre Live: Phaedra (2023) Director
  • National Theatre Live: Phaedra (2023) Writer
  • Salzburg Festival 2023: The Greek Passion (2023) Director
  • Mefistofele (2023) Director
  • The Metropolitan Opera: Lucia di Lammermoor (2022) Director
  • Die Teufel von Loudun - Bayerische Staatsoper (2022) Director
  • The Dig (2021) Director
  • La Traviata - Wiener Staatsoper (2021) Director
  • La Traviata - Wiener Staatsoper (2021) Stage Director
  • Richard Wagner: Tristan und Isolde - Festival d'Aix-en-Provence 2021 (2021) Stage Director
  • Kaija Saariaho: Innocence (2021) Director
  • Medea (2020) Director
  • Medea (2020) Writer
  • Korngold: Die tote Stadt (2019) Director
  • La Traviata - Paris (2019) Director
  • Drei Schwestern (2019) Director
  • National Theatre Live: Yerma (2017) Director
  • National Theatre Live: Yerma (2017) Adaptation
  • The Daughter (2015) Screenplay
  • The Daughter (2015) Director
  • The Turning (2013) Director
  • Being Venice (2013) as Lenny
  • The Eye of the Storm (2011) as Peter
  • Blame (2010) as Nick
  • Rush (2008) as Ted Holston
  • Nice Shootin' Cowboy (2008) as Cormac
  • Jindabyne (2006) as Billy the Kid
  • Kokoda (2006) as Max Scholt
  • Sweet Lamb of Heaven Writer
  • Sweet Lamb of Heaven Director

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Simon Stone best known for?

Simon Stone is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Elsinore (2026), The Woman in Cabin 10 (2025), The Woman in Cabin 10 (2025), The Dig (2021).

When and where was Simon Stone born?

Simon Stone was born on August 19, 1984 in Basel, Switzerland.

How many credits does Simon Stone have?

Simon Stone has accumulated over 38 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2006 to 2026.

What is Simon Stone's background in cinema and television?

Simon Stone is a Swiss-born Australian actor, director, writer, and screenwriter who works in film and theatre. Born on August 19, 1984, in Basel, Switzerland, he is known for his work in directing, theatre productions, and critically acclaimed films. His known directorial credits include the 2015 film The Daughter, th...

Simon Stone by the numbers

38credits
37films
1TV series
2006–2026active years

Age in their best-rated roles

  • Rush (2008) as Ted Holston — aged about 23

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