Simon was born in Lytham St Annes, Lancashire and trained at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art.Theatre work has included classical roles at the Bristol Vic Theatre, Chichester Festival Theatre and London's West End.Numerous television appearances include the landmark final episode of _"Inspector Morse (1987)" {The Remorseful Day (#12.1)}"_, Wallis and Edward and Young Indy (Lucasfilm). Recent film work has included Paul Schrader's The Walker, cult comedy Love's Kitchen and compelling World War II epic Walking With The Enemy.