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Simon was born and raised in Timaru and is a graduate of Toi Whakaari: NZ Drama School (Bachelor of Performing Arts) and Otago University (Bachelor of Arts).

His most recent Court Theatre credit was Cinderella in Space by Kathleen Burns.

Other recent credits include: Filthy Business (Auckland Theatre Company), Hudson and Halls Live (Clarence Street Theatre), A Doll’s House (Twist Productions), Cock, Under Milkwood, and The Father (Circa Theatre).

TV credits include: Friend to the Friendless, Dirty Laundry, Shortland Street, Hilary, and the voice of ‘Spottywot’ in Pukeko Pictures’ animated series: Kiddets

He has written radio plays Exit Stage Left and the award winning You. Me. Now for Radio New Zealand. He also co-wrote Cinderella - The Pantomime and Alice in Wonderland - The Pantomime (Circa Theatre).

Simon was nominated for "Best Actor" and "Outstanding Performance" at the Wellington Theatre Awards for his performances in A Servant to Two Masters and Switzerland.

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