Kirk Simon(1954-2018)

Director
Producer
Writer

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Kirk Simon

Kirk Simon was born on 25 July 1954 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. He was a director and producer, known for The Pulitzer at 100 (2016), 2015 Creative Arts Emmys (2015) and Chimps: So Like Us (1990). He was married to Mina Farbood and Karen Goodman. He died on 14 April 2018 in New York City, New York, USA.

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Won 1 Oscar
- 4 wins & 9 nominations total

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Known for

The Pulitzer at 100 (2016)

The Pulitzer at 100

6.8

Director

2016

Alex Gibney at an event for 2015 Creative Arts Emmys (2015)

2015 Creative Arts Emmys

6.2

TV Special

Self - Winner

2015

Chimps: So Like Us (1990)

Chimps: So Like Us

7.0

Short

Director

1990

Strangers No More (2010)

Strangers No More

7.3

Short

Director

2010

Credits

Director

American Masters
8.2
TV Series
- Director
- 1996–2020
The Pulitzer at 100
6.8
- Director
- 2016
Where Has All the Play Gone?
Short
- Director
- 2016
Wynton Marsalis: A YoungArts Masterclass
TV Movie
- Director
- 2014
Anna Deavere Smith: A YoungArts Masterclass
TV Movie
- Director
- 2014
Renée Fleming: A YoungArts MasterClass
7.7
TV Movie
- Director
- 2012
Strangers No More
7.3
Short
- Director
- 2010
Masterclass
7.1
TV Series
- Director
- 2010
The Sealed Orders of Liv Ullmann
Short
- co-director
- 2009
Locks of Love: The Kindest Cut
9.0
Video
- Director
- 2008
Rehearsing a Dream
7.1
Short
- Director
- 2006
Coming Out Stories
7.9
TV Series
- Director
- 2006
Smashed: Toxic Tales of Teens and Alcohol
7.3
TV Movie
- Director
- 2004
National Geographic Specials
8.5
TV Series
- Director
- 2003
National Geographic: The Incredible Human Body
7.4
TV Movie
- Director
- 2002

Producer

The Pulitzer at 100
6.8
- producer
- 2016
Where Has All the Play Gone?
Short
- producer
- 2016
Masterclass
7.1
TV Series
- producer
- 2010–2014
Renée Fleming: A YoungArts MasterClass
7.7
TV Movie
- producer
- 2012
Strangers No More
7.3
Short
- producer
- 2010
The Sealed Orders of Liv Ullmann
Short
- co-producer
- 2009
Locks of Love: The Kindest Cut
9.0
Video
- producer
- 2008
Rehearsing a Dream
7.1
Short
- producer
- 2006
Coming Out Stories
7.9
TV Series
- producer
- 2006
Smashed: Toxic Tales of Teens and Alcohol
7.3
TV Movie
- producer
- 2004
National Geographic: The Incredible Human Body
7.4
TV Movie
- producer
- 2002
Kindergarten
8.7
TV Mini Series
- co-producer
- 2001
American Experience
8.6
TV Series
- producer
- 1997
Chimps: So Like Us
7.0
Short
- producer
- 1990
American Masters
8.2
TV Series
- producer
- 1987

Writer

Personal details

Official site
- Company
Born
- July 25, 1954
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Died
- April 14, 2018
- New York City, New York, USA(cardiac arrest)
Spouses
Publicity listings
- 1 Article

Did you know

Trivia
Brother of Ron Simon, he formed with his first wife the Simon and Goodman Picture Company.

FAQ

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When did Kirk Simon die?
April 14, 2018
How did Kirk Simon die?
Cardiac arrest
How old was Kirk Simon when he died?
63 years old
Where did Kirk Simon die?
New York City, New York, USA
When was Kirk Simon born?
July 25, 1954

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