Dave Simon was born David (Dave) Asa Joel Simon in Belfast, Northern Ireland, to Goldie & Victor Simon, who was a Baker until his recent retirement in 2015 despite always dreaming off it and never expecting it he decided to become an actor, inspired by his love of Doctor Who & Star Wars which has always played a major part in his life.He was brought up in Blackpool, North west England where he still resides with his long-term partner Catherine & his two children Chloe & Hollie, after moving there at an early age and being a huge fan of film in general, and science-fiction programs. He attended Highfield High school in the town. Dave made his first film appearance (which was also his first professional acting job) in Fantastic Beast's & Where To Find them in a minor Supporting actor role, He works regularly in Film & TV including a small role in the production Disobedience, Phantom Thread, Hollyoaks, Coronation Street and more recently Peaky Blinders.