Sam Simon

Biography

Samuel Michael Simon (June 6, 1955 – March 8, 2015) was an American director, producer, writer, animal rights activist and philanthropist. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Career Overview

Sam Simon has 27 screen credits in a career dating back to 1975. Their work spans 4 cinematic universes — most prominently Darko Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include The Simpsons Movie, The Super, The Simpsons: A Serious Flanders. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For: Writing
Gender: male
Known Credits: 27
Birth Date: 1955-06-06 00:00:00
Birth Place: Los Angeles, California, USA

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 4 universes

Darko Collection (1 titles)
Taxi Film Series (1 titles)
The Simpsons Movie Collection (1 titles)
Shanghai Noon Collection (1 titles)

Frequent Collaborators

Matt Groening (6 collaborations)
James L. Brooks (6 collaborations)
Dan Castellaneta (5 collaborations)
Julie Kavner (4 collaborations)
Nancy Cartwright (4 collaborations)
Yeardley Smith (4 collaborations)
Hank Azaria (4 collaborations)
Harry Shearer (4 collaborations)
Tress MacNeille (4 collaborations)
Mike B. Anderson (3 collaborations)

Credits

production (7 credits)
- The Simpsons: O C'mon All Ye Faithful
  
  producer
  
  production
  
  2024
- The Simpsons: A Serious Flanders
  
  executive producer
  
  production
  
  2021
- Anger Management
  
  - Charlie and the Devil (2013) ... executive consultant production
  
  2012
- The Best of the Tracey Ullman Show
  
  executive producer
  
  production
  
  1990
- The Simpsons
  
  - The Yellow Badge of Cowardge (2014) ... executive producer production
  
  - Pay Pal (2014) ... executive producer production
  
  - Brick Like Me (2014) ... executive producer production
  
  - What to Expect When Bart's Expecting (2014) ... executive producer production
  
  - Days of Future Future (2014) ... executive producer production
  
  1989
- Cheers
  
  producer
  
  production
  
  - One for the Road (1993) ... producer production
  
  - The Guy Can't Help It (1993) ... producer production
  
  - Rebecca Gaines, Rebecca Loses (1993) ... producer production
  
  - It's Lonely on the Top (1993) ... producer production
  
  - Woody Gets an Election (1993) ... producer production
  
  1982
- Taxi
  
  producer
  
  production
  
  - Simka's Monthlies (1983) ... producer production
  
  - A Grand Gesture (1983) ... producer production
  
  - Jim's Mario's (1983) ... producer production
  
  - Tony's Baby (1983) ... producer production
  
  - Arnie Meets the Kids (1983) ... producer production
  
  1978
writing (12 credits)
- The Simpsons: A Serious Flanders
  
  writer
  
  writing
  
  2021
- The Simpsons Movie
  
  screenplay
  
  writing
  
  2007
- The Simpsons: Treehouse of Horror
  
  writer
  
  writing
  
  2003
- The Simpsons: Too Hot For TV
  
  scenario writer
  
  writing
  
  1999
- The Drew Carey Show
  
  - Drew Carey's Back-to-School Rock 'n' Roll Comedy Hour (2) (2001) ... writer writing
  
  - Drew Carey's Back-to-School Rock 'n' Roll Comedy Hour (1) (2001) ... writer writing
  
  1995
- The Super
  
  writer
  
  writing
  
  1991
- The Simpsons
  
  - The Ten-Per-Cent Solution (2011) ... writer writing
  
  - Treehouse of Horror III (1992) ... writer writing
  
  - Black Widower (1992) ... writer writing
  
  - Treehouse of Horror II (1991) ... writer writing
  
  - The Way We Was (1991) ... writer writing
  
  1989
- Mighty Mouse in the Great Space Chase
  
  writer
  
  writing
  
  1982
- Cheers
  
  - The Bartender's Tale (1985) ... writer writing
  
  - Cheerio, Cheers (1985) ... writer writing
  
  - Fairy Tales Can Come True (1984) ... writer writing
  
  - Battle of the Exes (1984) ... writer writing
  
  - Endless Slumper (1982) ... writer writing
  
  1982
- Taxi
  
  - A Grand Gesture (1983) ... writer writing
  
  - Jim's Mario's (1983) ... writer writing
  
  - Alex's Old Buddy (1983) ... writer writing
  
  - Get Me Through the Holidays (1982) ... writer writing
  
  - Louie's Revenge (1982) ... writer writing
  
  1978
- Saturday Night Live
  
  - Norm MacDonald/Dr. Dre (1999) ... writer writing
  
  1975
- Barney Miller
  
  - The Clown (1982) ... writer writing
  
  1975
actors (4 credits)
- Unity
  Narrator (voice)
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2015
- Miss Dial
  English Caller
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2013
- The Simpsons 20th Anniversary Special - In 3D! On Ice!
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2010
- Shanghai Noon
  Chief's Sidekick
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2000
directing (3 credits)
- Anger Management
  
  - Charlie Dates Kate's Patient (2012) ... director directing
  
  2012
- The Drew Carey Show
  
  - Finale (2004) ... director directing
  
  - Still Life with Freeloader (2004) ... director directing
  
  - Girlfriend, Interrupted (2004) ... director directing
  
  - House of the Rising Son-in-Law (2004) ... director directing
  
  - Drew's Best Friend (2004) ... director directing
  
  1995
- Friends
  
  - The One Without the Ski Trip (1997) ... director directing
  
  1994
visual effects (1 credits)
- The Simpsons
  
  - The City of New York vs. Homer Simpson (1997) ... character designer visual effects
  
  1989