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Neil Simon(1927-2018)

  • Writer
  • Producer
  • Actor
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Neil Simon at an event for Breaking and Entering (2006)
US Home Video Trailer from Good Times Entertainment
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The Sid Caesar Collection: The Fan Favorites - The Professor and Other Clowns (2001)
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Neil Simon was born on 4 July 1927 in The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA. He was a writer and producer, known for The Odd Couple (1968), Murder by Death (1976) and The Goodbye Girl (1977). He was previously married to Elaine Joyce, Diane Lander, Marsha Mason and Joan Baim. He died on 26 August 2018 in New York City, New York, USA.
BornJuly 4, 1927
DiedAugust 26, 2018(91)
BornJuly 4, 1927
DiedAugust 26, 2018(91)
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  • Nominated for 4 Oscars
    • 10 wins & 18 nominations total

Photos23

Neil Simon in Charlie Rose (1991)
Neil Simon in California Suite (1978)
Jack Lemmon, Anne Bancroft, and Neil Simon in The Prisoner of Second Avenue (1975)
Neil Simon
"Odd Couple II, The" Jack Lemmon, Neil Simon, Walter Matthau
"Odd Couple II, The" Walter Matthau, Neil Simon, Jack Lemmon
Neil Simon
Danny Simon and Neil Simon in Your Show of Shows (1950)
Sid Caesar, Lucille Kallen, Danny Simon, and Neil Simon in Your Show of Shows (1950)
Mel Brooks, Carl Reiner, Sid Caesar, Larry Gelbart, Danny Simon, Neil Simon, Joseph Stein, Michael Stewart, and Mel Tolkin in Caesar's Writers (1996)
Mel Brooks, Carl Reiner, Sid Caesar, Imogene Coca, Lucille Kallen, Howard Morris, Danny Simon, Neil Simon, Mel Tolkin, and Sylvester L. Weaver Jr. in Your Show of Shows (1950)
Peter Falk, Herbert Ross, and Neil Simon

Known for

Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau in The Odd Couple (1968)
The Odd Couple
7.6
  • Writer
  • 1968
Murder by Death (1976)
Murder by Death
7.3
  • Writer
  • 1976
The Goodbye Girl (1977)
The Goodbye Girl
7.4
  • Writer
  • 1977
The Sunshine Boys (1975)
The Sunshine Boys
7.1
  • Writer(uncredited)
  • 1975

Credits

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Writer

  • Rumors
    • based on the play by
    • Video
    • 2020
  • Matthew Perry and Thomas Lennon in The Odd Couple (2015)
    The Odd Couple
    • based on the play "The Odd Couple" by
    • TV Series
    • 2015–2017
  • Pletykák (2011)
    Pletykák
    • Writer
    • TV Movie
    • 2011
  • La pareja dispareja (2009)
    La pareja dispareja
    • Writer
    • TV Series
    • 2009
  • Sonny Boys
    • play
    • TV Movie
    • 2008
  • Kaliforniyskaya syuita
    • play
    • TV Movie
    • 2007
  • To kokkino domatio (2005)
    To kokkino domatio
    • play "Plaza Suite"
    • TV Series
    • 2007
  • Ben Stiller and Malin Akerman in The Heartbreak Kid (2007)
    The Heartbreak Kid
    • Writer (1972 screenplay)
    • 2007
  • Furcsa pár
    • play
    • TV Movie
    • 2007
  • Jeff Daniels and Patricia Heaton in The Goodbye Girl (2004)
    The Goodbye Girl
    • written by (1977 screenplay)
    • TV Movie
    • 2004
  • Heiner Lauterbach and Uwe Ochsenknecht in Ein seltsames Paar (2004)
    Ein seltsames Paar
    • play
    • TV Movie
    • 2004
  • Zwei wie Katz und Hund
    • Writer
    • TV Movie
    • 2003
  • Sonny Boys
    • Writer
    • TV Movie
    • 2001
  • Oi ilithioi (2001)
    Oi ilithioi
    • play: Fools
    • TV Movie
    • 2001
  • Drobecky z perníku (2001)
    Drobecky z perníku
    • play
    • TV Movie
    • 2001

Producer

  • Jeff Daniels and Patricia Heaton in The Goodbye Girl (2004)
    The Goodbye Girl
    • executive producer
    • TV Movie
    • 2004
  • Laughter on the 23rd Floor (2001)
    Laughter on the 23rd Floor
    • executive producer
    • TV Movie
    • 2001
  • Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau in The Odd Couple II (1998)
    The Odd Couple II
    • producer
    • 1998
  • Max Dugan Returns (1983)
    Max Dugan Returns
    • producer
    • 1983
  • I Ought to Be in Pictures (1982)
    I Ought to Be in Pictures
    • producer
    • 1982
  • Kristy McNichol and Marsha Mason in Only When I Laugh (1981)
    Only When I Laugh
    • producer
    • 1981
  • Jane Fonda, Robert Redford, Charles Boyer, and Mildred Natwick in Barefoot in the Park (1967)
    Barefoot in the Park
    • associate producer (uncredited)
    • 1967

Actor

  • Kelsey Grammer, David Hyde Pierce, John Mahoney, Peri Gilpin, and Jane Leeves in Frasier (1993)
    Frasier
    • Andy (voice)
    • TV Series
    • 2001
  • Urban Living: Funny and Formidable
    • Short
    • 1975
  • Jack Klugman and Tony Randall in The Odd Couple (1970)
    The Odd Couple
    • Neil Simon (uncredited)
    • TV Series
    • 1974
  • The Heartbreak Kid (1972)
    The Heartbreak Kid
    • Wedding Guest (uncredited)
    • 1972

Videos2

Murder by Death
Trailer 3:08
Murder by Death
The Roy Rogers Collection
Trailer 1:21
The Roy Rogers Collection

Personal details

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  • Official sites
    • Encyclopedia
    • France's national library catalogue
  • Alternative name
    • Doc Simon
  • Height
    • 6′ 1½″ (1.87 m)
  • Born
    • July 4, 1927
    • The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA
  • Died
    • August 26, 2018
    • New York City, New York, USA(pneumonia)
  • Spouses
      Elaine JoyceSeptember 11, 1999 - August 26, 2018 (his death)
  • Relatives
    • Danny Simon(Sibling)
  • Other works
    Stage: Wrote (w/Danny Simon) sketches for "Catch a Star!" on Broadway (earliest Broadway credit_. Musical revue. Music by Sammy Fain and Philip Charig. Lyrics by 'Paul Francis Webster' )qv_ and Ray Golden. Ballet music composed by Herb Schutz. Additional Material by Lee Adams [earliest Broadway credit]. Music orchestrated by / Musical Director: Milton Greene. Scenic Design by Ralph Alswang. Costume Design by Thomas Becher. Sketches directed by Danny Simon. Plymouth Theatre: 6 Sep 1955-24 Sep 1955 (23 performances). Cast: Trude Adams (as "Girl in "To Be or Not To Be in Love"), Marc Breaux (as "Ambulance Attendant" / "Sheriff" / "Gus" / "Boy in "To Be or Not To Be in Love" / "Private Eye" / "Dancer" / "Boy in "Twist My Arm" / "Couples" / "The Frenchman"), David Burns (as "Producer" / "Max Dillingbert" / "First Man in "Room for Rent" / "Town Crier" / "Adrian"), Pat Carroll (as "The Ingenue" / "Trixie" / "Girl in "Las Vegas" / "Southern Belle" / "Co-respondent" / "Mom" / "Mrs. Ennis"), Denny Desmond (as "Thief" / "Hawker" / "Posse" / "Customer" / "Bellhop" / "Sailor" / "First Man in "Arty" / "Boy in "Gruntled" / "Stage Manager" / "Actor" / "Truck Driver"), Elaine Dunn (as "Secretary" / "The Traveler" / "Private Eye's Wife" / "Dancer" / "Girl in "Twist My Arm" / "Couples" / "Girl in "Fly Little Heart"), Undine Forrest (as "Model" / "Lucille" / "Phoebe" / "Belle" / "Glamour Girl" / "First Woman"), Helen Halpin (as "Waitress" / "Dorothy" / "Kitty" / "Member of the Quartet" / "Plaintiff" / "Girl in "Gruntled"), Calvin Holt (as "Magician" / "Posse" / "Member of the Quartet" / "Bailiff" / "Dancer" / "Couples"), Kay Malone (as "Woman With Baby Carriage" / "Harriett" / "Folk Singer" / "Belle" / "Glamour Girl" / "Second Woman" / "Fourth Roomer"), Wayne Sherwood (as "Singer" / "Policeman" / "Pete" / "Killer" / "Bellhop" / "Member of the Quartet" / "Second Man in "Room for Rent" / "Basketman"), Sonny Sparks (as "Labonza" / "Second Roomer" / "Defendant" / "Second Man in "Arty" / "The Body" / "Tennis Player"), Jack Wakefield (as "Stage Doorman" / "Military Pilot" / "Man" / "Harry" / "First Roomer" / "Judge" / "Arty" / "The Reject"), Lynne Bretonn (as "Third Roomer"), Mickey Calin (as "Patient" / "Posse" / "Bellhop" / "Sailor" / "Character" / "Couples" / "First Man in "Matrimonial Agency"), Lillian D'Honau (as "Chorus Girl" / "Improper Bostonian" / "Actress" / "Girl in "One Hour Ahead of the Posse" / "Belle" / "Glamour Girl" / "Couples"), Carol Field (as "Martha" / "Folk Singer" / "Basketwoman" / "Miss B" / "Character"), Louise Golden (as "Secretary" / "Improper Bostonian" / "Girl in "Carnival in Court" / "Dancer"), Carl Jeffrey (as "Ambulance Attendant" / "Posse" / "Bellhop" / "Dancer"), Rhoda Kerns (as "Magician's Assistant" / "Hazel" / "Folk Singer" / "Glamour Girl"), Kay Kingston (as "Charity Collector" / "Florence" / "First Shopper"), Sigyn (as "Chorus Girl" / "Improper Bostonian" / "Girl in "Carnival in Court" / "Dancer" / "Couples"). Produced by Sy Kleinman.
  • Publicity listings
    • 2 Biographical Movies
    • 1 Print Biography
    • 1 Portrayal
    • 2 Interviews
    • 3 Articles
    • 1 Magazine Cover Photo

Did you know

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  • Trivia
    His brother, Danny Simon, actually started writing the "The Odd Couple" but was not able to finish it. He asked Neil to take it over, and Neil did in exchange for sole author credit. However, he continued to pay Danny 10% of everything the property generated.
  • Quotes
    When it's 100 in New York, it's 72 in Los Angeles. When it's 20 in New York, it's 72 in Los Angeles. However, there are six million interesting people in New York - and 72 in Los Angeles.
  • Nickname
    • Doc Simon

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