Years active 1986 to present Website www.michaelasimon.com | Name Michael Simon | |
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Full Name Michael Alan Simon Born December 17, 1960 NY, NY Occupation Director, writer, producer Awards Emmy Awards, ACE Awards ] | ||
Michael A. Simon (born December 17, 1960) is an American television and film director, writer, and producer best known for his work on VH1 Storytellers, New Visions, and Ridiculousness.
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Career
Michael Alan Simon began his career as a producer working for VH1 in 1986 and would go on to write for, direct, and produce VH1 Storytellers. Since that time he has continued his work, directing programs primarily in music and dance, including broadcast concerts and Reality TV competitions, such as The Sing-Off, Dance your Ass Off, and Randy Jackson Presents America’s Best Dance Crew. In 2000, he established Give and Go, Inc., a entertainment production company where he currently is developing multiple feature films, documentary series, and animations. He is a multiple EMMY award nominated/winning director, as well as a recipient of multiple ACE awards. He is a long time member of the Directors Guild of America, the Negotiating Committee of the DGA and the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences.
Michael is currently in pre-production with his first feature film, That Will Be The Day, about a former child star who, upon release from prison, returns to his unconventional acting teacher who transforms him into Buddy Holly in hopes that he can win the role of Buddy on Broadway and bring his career back to life.
Personal life
Michael was born in NYC and raised in Great Neck, NY. He attended George Washington University in Washington D.C. He currently resides in Los Angeles with his wife Debra.
Awards and nominations
EMMYs
& Nomination for Best Daytime Game/Quiz Show: American Bible Challenge
ACE Awards