Simon Wells
Biography
Simon Finlay Wells is an English film director known for his work on animation and live-action films. Born on October 19, 1961, in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, he is the great-grandson of author H. G. Wells. He is best known for directing The Prince of Egypt, a project he directed alongside Brenda Chapman and Steve Hickner. His career encompasses a total of twenty-one known credits in the film industry. Operating professionally as a male director, he has established a recognized presence in both animated and live-action filmmaking mediums, with his familial heritage tracing back to the renowned literary figure H. G. Wells.
Career overview
Simon Finlay Wells is an English film director known for his work on both animation and live-action films. Born in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, United Kingdom, on October 19, 1961, he is the great-grandson of author H. G. Wells. Throughout his career in the film industry, he has accumulated twenty-one known credits in directing.
Among his notable directorial works, he is best known for directing the animated film The Prince of Egypt, sharing directing duties with Brenda Chapman and Steve Hickner. His professional background spans multiple formats within the medium of film, encompassing both animated projects and live-action productions as reflected in his extensive filmography and credits recorded in the industry databases.
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Full Filmography
21 titles- Forgotten Island (2026) Story Artist
- Kung Fu Panda 4 (2024) Story Artist
- Ultraman: Rising (2024) Additional Storyboarding
- Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (2022) Story Artist
- The Croods: A New Age (2020) Storyboard Artist
- Kung Fu Panda 2 (2011) Story
- Mars Needs Moms (2011) Screenplay
- Mars Needs Moms (2011) Director
- Balto - The Hero From Alaska (2011) as Self
- Kung Fu Panda (2008) Sequence Supervisor
- Over the Hedge (2006) Storyboard Artist
- The World's First Time Machine (2003)
- Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron (2002) Storyboard Artist
- The Time Machine (2002) Director
- Chicken Run (2000) Storyboard
- The Prince of Egypt: From Dream to Screen (1999) as Self
- The Prince of Egypt (1998) Director
- Balto (1995) Director
- We're Back! A Dinosaur's Story (1993) Director
- An American Tail: Fievel Goes West (1991) Director
- Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988) Supervising Animator
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Simon Wells best known for?
Simon Wells is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Forgotten Island (2026), Kung Fu Panda 4 (2024), Ultraman: Rising (2024), Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (2022).
When and where was Simon Wells born?
Simon Wells was born on October 19, 1961 in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, UK.
How many credits does Simon Wells have?
Simon Wells has accumulated over 21 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1988 to 2026.
What is Simon Wells's background in cinema and television?
Simon Finlay Wells is an English film director known for his work on animation and live-action films. Born on October 19, 1961, in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, he is the great-grandson of author H. G. Wells. He is best known for directing The Prince of Egypt, a project he directed alongside Brenda Chapman and St...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The World's First Time Machine (2003) — aged about 41
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