Simon has been a Drama coach for over 25 years, he has taught in America, Ireland, UAE, Moscow, Singapore and at the world-famous Sylvia Young theatre school in the heart of London.

Along with teaching Simon is also an award-winning director and actor, he has appeared in the acclaimed BBC crime drama 'Inspector George Gently' as 'PC Taylor', an original and long-standing cast member for 10 years, as well as appearing in 'Doctors', 'The Tudors' and 'Boy meets Girl'.

His films roles have included 'Elizabeth' with Cate Blancett, King Arthur with Keira Knighty and most recently 'The Duke' with Helen Mirren.

Simons character face as also lent itself to many ad campaigns nationally and internationally. Most recently as the clumsy security guard in Specsavers 'Little Click' advert.

Simon is an award-winning Director of stage and screen, his credits include a self-penned award winning short 'Every Second Sunday', and the world first all-female cast stage version of David Mamet's 'Glengarry Glen Ross'.