David Simon
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David Simon
Summary
David Simon is a human[1]. He was born in Washington, D.C.[2]. He was born on February 9, 1960[3]. He worked as a reporter[4], screenwriter[5], novelist[6], actor[7], and film producer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.58% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,589 views/month, #5,823 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Born in Washington, D.C.[2], David Simon…
- David Simon was born on February 9, 1960[3].
- David Simon was married to Laura Lippman[10].
- David Simon held citizenship in United States[11].
- English was David Simon's native language[12].
- David Simon worked as a reporter[4].
- David Simon worked as a screenwriter[5].
- David Simon worked as a novelist[6].
- David Simon's professions included actor[7].
- David Simon's professions included film producer[8].
- David Simon worked as a showrunner[13].
- Among David Simon's employers was The Baltimore Sun[14].
- David Simon's education included a stint at Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School[15].
- David Simon was educated at University of Maryland[16].
- A notable work attributed to David Simon is The Wire[17].
- David Simon received the MacArthur Fellows Program[18].
- David Simon received the Writers Guild of America Award[19].
- David Simon received the Primetime Emmy Award[20].
- David Simon received the Edgar Awards[21].
- David Simon received the Anthony Award[22].
- David Simon is recorded as male[23].
- David Simon's instance of is recorded as human[24].
- David Simon was affiliated with the Democratic Party[25].
- David Simon's Commons category is recorded as David Simon[26].
- David Simon's family name is recorded as Simon[27].
Product Details
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: US[29]
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Began / founded: 1960-08-16[30]
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MusicBrainz ID: 07e75d04-42f4-4245-82eb-8502b57decdf[31]
Body
Origins and Family
David Simon's place of birth was Washington, D.C.[2]. He was born on February 9, 1960[3]. English was his native language[12].
Education
Educated at Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School[15], a high school[32], in United States[33], founded in 1926[34] and University of Maryland[16], a public research university[35], in United States[36], founded in 1858[37], headquartered in College Park[38].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include reporter[4], screenwriter[5], novelist[6], actor[7], film producer[8], and showrunner[13]. David Simon was employed by The Baltimore Sun[14].
Works and Contributions
A notable work attributed to David Simon is The Wire[17].
Recognition
Awards received include MacArthur Fellows Program[18], a science award[39], in United States[40], founded in 1981[41]; Writers Guild of America Award[19], a cultural prize[42], in United States[43], founded in 1949[44]; Primetime Emmy Award[20], a group of awards[45], in United States[46], founded in 1949[47]; Edgar Awards[21], a class of award[48], in United States[49], founded in 1946[50]; and Anthony Award[22], a literary award[51], in United States[52], founded in 1986[53].
Personal Life
Among David Simon's spouses was Laura Lippman[10]. He was affiliated with the Democratic Party[25].
Why It Matters
David Simon ranks in the top 0.58% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,589 views/month, #5,823 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[54] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[55]
FAQs
Where was David Simon born?
David Simon's place of birth was Washington, D.C.[2].
Who was David Simon married to?
David Simon's spouses include Laura Lippman[10].
What did David Simon do for work?
David Simon worked as reporter[4], screenwriter[5], novelist[6], actor[7], and film producer[8].
Where did David Simon go to school?
David Simon was educated at Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School[15] and University of Maryland[16].
What awards did David Simon receive?
Honors received include MacArthur Fellows Program[18], Writers Guild of America Award[19], Primetime Emmy Award[20], and Edgar Awards[21].