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Simon Schama was born on February 13, 1945 in London, England as Simon Michael Schama. He is a writer and producer, known for A History of Britain (2000), Simon Schama's Power of Art (2006) and The American Future: A History (2008). He is married to Virginia E. Papaioannou. They have one child. See full bio »

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February 13, 1945 in London, England, UK

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Known For

A History of Britain

A History of Britain Writer

(2000-2002)

Simon Schama's Power of Art

Simon Schama's Power of Art Writer

(2006)

The American Future: A History

The American Future: A History Writer

(2008)

Simon Schama's Shakespeare

Simon Schama's Shakespeare Writer

(2012)

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Writer (11 credits)

2018 Civilisations (TV Series documentary) (5 episodes)

- The Vital Spark (2018)

- Radiance (2018)

- The Triumph of Art (2018)

- Paradise on Earth (2018)

- The Second Moment of Creation (2018)

2014 Schama on Rembrandt: Masterpieces of the Late Years (TV Movie documentary)

2013 The Story of the Jews (TV Series documentary) (5 episodes)

- Return (2013)

- Over the Rainbow (2013)

- A Leap of Faith (2013)

- Among Believers (2013)

- The Beginning (2013)

2012 Simon Schama's Shakespeare (TV Mini-Series) (2 episodes)

- Hollow Crowns (2012)

- This England (2012)

2009 Simon Schama's John Donne (TV Movie documentary) (written by)

2008 The American Future: A History (TV Mini-Series documentary) (written by - 4 episodes)

- What Is an American? (2008) ... (written by)

- American Fervour (2008) ... (written by)

- American War (2008) ... (written by)

- American Plenty (2008) ... (written by)

2007 Rough Crossings (TV Movie)

Simon Schama's Power of Art (TV Series documentary) (5 episodes, 2006) (writer - 2 episodes, 2006)

- Rothko (2006)

- Picasso (2006)

- Van Gogh (2006) ... (writer)

- Turner (2006) ... (writer)

- David (2006)

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2003 American Experience (TV Series documentary) (writer - 1 episode)

- Murder at Harvard (2003) ... (writer)

A History of Britain (TV Mini-Series documentary) (6 episodes, 2000 - 2002) (writer - 1 episode, 2000)

- The Two Winstons (2002)

- The Wrong Empire (2001)

- Britannia Incorporated (2001)

- The British Wars (2001)

- Nations (2000) ... (writer)

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1992 Rembrandt the Public Eye and the Private Gaze (TV Series) (narrative script - 2 episodes)

- The Private Gaze (1992) ... (narrative script)

- The Public Eye (1992) ... (narrative script)

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Producer (1 credit)

2006 Simon Schama's Power of Art (TV Series documentary) (producer - 1 episode)

- Caravaggio (2006) ... (producer)

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Thanks (1 credit)

2016 Disturbing the Peace (Documentary) (special thanks)

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Self (34 credits)

2018 Civilisations (TV Series documentary)
Himself - Presenter

- The Vital Spark (2018) ... Himself - Presenter

- Radiance (2018) ... Himself - Presenter

- The Triumph of Art (2018) ... Himself - Presenter

- Paradise on Earth (2018) ... Himself - Presenter

- The Second Moment of Creation (2018) ... Himself - Presenter

2018 The One Show (TV Series)
Himself

- Episode dated 1 March 2018 (2018) ... Himself

2016 Europe: The Final Debate with Jeremy Paxman (TV Movie)
Himself - Historian, Remain

2007-2015 Question Time (TV Series)
Himself

- Episode dated 15 October 2015 (2015) ... Himself

- Episode dated 23 February 2012 (2012) ... Himself

- Episode dated 28 October 2010 (2010) ... Himself

- Episode dated 7 April 2010 (2010) ... Himself

- Episode dated 30 October 2008 (2008) ... Himself

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2015 The Face of Britain with Simon Schama (TV Series documentary)
Himself, presenter, art historian and also narrator

- People (2015) ... Himself, presenter, art historian and also narrator

2014 Buitenhof (TV Series)
Himself - Historicus

- Episode dated 23 November 2014 (2014) ... Himself - Historicus

2014 Schama on Rembrandt: Masterpieces of the Late Years (TV Movie documentary)
Himself - Presenter

2006-2014 Charlie Rose (TV Series)
Himself - Guest

- Episode dated 19 March 2014 (2014) ... Himself - Guest

- Episode dated 16 September 2011 (2011) ... Himself - Guest

- Episode dated 14 April 2011 (2011) ... Himself - Guest

- Episode dated 10 December 2009 (2009) ... Himself - Guest

- Episode dated 29 August 2006 (2006) ... Himself - Guest

2014 De wereld draait door (TV Series)
Himself

- DWDD Heimwee: Hier is... Adriaan van Dis (2014) ... Himself

2013 The Story of the Jews (TV Series documentary)
Himself - Host

- Return (2013) ... Himself - Host

- Over the Rainbow (2013) ... Himself - Host

- A Leap of Faith (2013) ... Himself - Host

- Among Believers (2013) ... Himself - Host

- The Beginning (2013) ... Himself - Host

2005-2013 This Week (TV Series)
Himself

- Episode dated 19 September 2013 (2013) ... Himself

- Episode dated 8 November 2012 (2012) ... Himself

- Episode dated 15 April 2010 (2010) ... Himself

- Episode dated 20 July 2006 (2006) ... Himself

- Episode dated 6 October 2005 (2005) ... Himself

2013 The Genius of Turner: Painting the Industrial Revolution (TV Movie)
Himself - Historian

2012 Simon Schama's Shakespeare (TV Mini-Series)
Himself - Presenter

- Hollow Crowns (2012) ... Himself - Presenter

- This England (2012) ... Himself - Presenter

2001-2011 Breakfast (TV Series)
Himself / Himself - Historian

- Episode dated 30 April 2011 (2011) ... Himself - Historian (as Professor Simon Schama)

- Episode dated 27 September 2005 (2005) ... Himself

- Episode dated 9 May 2001 (2001) ... Himself

2011 Faulks on Fiction (TV Series documentary)
Himself

- The Lover (2011) ... Himself

- The Hero (2011) ... Himself

2010 William & Kate: Modern Monarchy (TV Movie)
Himself

2010 UK General Election (TV Series)
Himself - Historian

- Election 2010 (2010) ... Himself - Historian

2009 Terror! Robespierre and the French Revolution (TV Movie)
Himself - Author - 'Citizens'

2007-2009 The Colbert Report (TV Series)
Himself

- Episode #5.84 (2009) ... Himself

- Episode #3.93 (2007) ... Himself

2009 Simon Schama's John Donne (TV Movie documentary)
Himself, Presenter

2008 US Election Night (TV Special)
Himself

2008 The American Future: A History (TV Mini-Series documentary)
Himself - Presenter

- What Is an American? (2008) ... Himself - Presenter

- American Fervour (2008) ... Himself - Presenter

- American War (2008) ... Himself - Presenter

- American Plenty (2008) ... Himself - Presenter

2008 A Taste of My Life (TV Series documentary)
Himself

- Nigella Lawson (2008) ... Himself

2008 Sunday AM (TV Series)
Himself - Historian

- Episode #3.19 (2008) ... Himself - Historian (as Professor Simon Schama)

2007 Timeshift (TV Series documentary)
Himself

- How to Be a Good Prime Minister (2007) ... Himself

2007 Rough Crossings (TV Movie)
Himself

2006 Simon Schama's Power of Art (TV Series documentary)
Himself - Presenter

- Rothko (2006) ... Himself - Presenter

- Picasso (2006) ... Himself - Presenter

- Van Gogh (2006) ... Himself - Presenter

- Turner (2006) ... Himself - Presenter

- David (2006) ... Himself - Presenter

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2006 Marie Antoinette (TV Movie documentary)
Himself

2004 Happy Birthday BBC Two (TV Movie documentary)
Himself

2003 American Experience (TV Series documentary)
Himself - Presenter

- Murder at Harvard (2003) ... Himself - Presenter

2000-2002 A History of Britain (TV Mini-Series documentary)
Himself - Presenter

- The Two Winstons (2002) ... Himself - Presenter

- The Empire of Good Intentions (2002) ... Himself - Presenter

- Forces of Nature (2002) ... Himself - Presenter

- The Wrong Empire (2001) ... Himself - Presenter

- Britannia Incorporated (2001) ... Himself - Presenter

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1992 Rembrandt the Public Eye and the Private Gaze (TV Series)
Himself - Presenter

- The Private Gaze (1992) ... Himself - Presenter

- The Public Eye (1992) ... Himself - Presenter

1989 Art of the Western World (TV Series documentary)
Himself - art expert

1989 Booknotes (TV Series)
Himself

- Episode dated 14 July 1989 (1989) ... Himself

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Personal Details

Other Works:

Book: "Citizens," 1989. See more »

Publicity Listings:

2 Interviews | 2 Articles | See more »

Official Sites:

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Alternate Names:

Professor Simon Schama

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Did You Know?

Personal Quote:

Barack Obama's not good at all on TV. His body language is all wrong... And he has this strange, literal, nose-in-the-air look ... like someone who's turned up for Plato's Symposium and finds himself in Big Brother. He does have a very friendly, easy manner in small gatherings. There's just something rigidly professorial about it. The Republican bet is that, if they can get it back to small ... See more »

Trivia:

He was awarded the CBE (Commander of the Order of the British Empire) in the 2001 Queen's Birthday Honours List for his services to History and Art Criticism. See more »

Star Sign:

Aquarius

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