About

Known credits:
20
Birthday:
1960-02-09
Place of birth:
Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Website:
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David Simon

Overview

David Judah Simon is a highly regarded American author, journalist, writer/producer and showrunner of several series celebrated for their impactful contributions to television. His most popular achievement is the HBO show "The Wire". Born in Washington, D.C., Simon's work often delves deep into societal complexities and institutions, drawing praise for its authenticity and depth. Simon's credits also include other notable series like "Treme," "The Corner," and "Homicide: Life on the Street." His commitment to compelling narratives and thought-provoking storytelling has solidified his place as a revered figure in television.

Known for

Acting
2023 Sex on Screen Actor Self N/A
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2017 Anjelica Huston on James Joyce: A Shout in the Street Actor Self - Writer N/A
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2013 Heroin King of Baltimore: The Rise and Fall of Melvin Williams Actor Himself N/A
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2012 How to Make Money Selling Drugs Actor Self 60
Fair
2012 Shadows of Liberty Actor Self 58
Average
2008 Making Generation Kill Actor Himself 59
Average
2007 The Wire: The Last Word Actor 59
Average
2007 The Wire Odyssey Actor Self 59
Average
2007 Tapping the Wire Actor Self 59
Average

Directing
A Dry Run Directing Director N/A
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Writing
2000 The Corner Writing Book 73
Good
A Dry Run Writing Writer N/A
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Production
2022 We Own This City Production Executive Producer 71
Good
2020 The Plot Against America Production Executive Producer 67
Fair
2015 Show Me a Hero Production Executive Producer 69
Fair
2010 Treme Production Executive Producer 74
Good
2008 Generation Kill Production Executive Producer 77
Good
2002 The Wire Production Executive Producer 85
Very good
2000 The Corner Production Executive Producer 73
Good

Crew
2021 Roadrunner: A Film About Anthony Bourdain Crew Thanks 60
Fair