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David Simon, born on August 16, 1960 in Washington, D.C., United States, is a reporter, screenwriter and novelist. That puts David Simon at 66 years old in 2026. Education on record includes Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School and University of Maryland. Recorded honors include MacArthur Fellows Program (2010), Writers Guild of America Award, Primetime Emmy Award and 2 more. Credited works include The Wire.
My Take
David Simon is, for my money, the rare television creator whose journalism credentials actually matter on screen. Twelve years on the Baltimore Sun's city desk gave The Wire its texture: institutions, not individuals, become the true protagonists. What I respect most is his stubbornness; he writes slow, dense, unglamorous stories and trusts audiences to catch up, and the MacArthur Fellowship and Emmy recognition suggest that trust was repaid. I also enjoy that he remains a combative public voice, arguing about cities, policing, and inequality with a reporter's appetite for the fight. Few writers have changed what television is allowed to be, and Simon is one of them.
This take was written by generative AI, one per person, from publicly reported facts (editorial policy). It is a reading of the record, not reporting.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- David Simon
- Name (Japanese)
- デイヴィッド・サイモン
- Reading
- でいゔぃっど・さいもん
- Born
- August 16, 1960 (age 66)
- Origin
- Washington, D.C., United States
- Occupation
- reporter / screenwriter / novelist / actor / film producer
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Rat
2. Background
- High school
- Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School
- University
- University of Maryland
Awards & achievements
- 2010 MacArthur Fellows Program
- Writers Guild of America Award
- Primetime Emmy Award
- 1992 Edgar Awards
- 1992 Anthony Award
3. Works & records
Filmography / notable works
| Category | Title |
|---|---|
| Notable work | The Wire |
4. Links
- Official sitehttps://davidsimon.com/
- Xhttps://x.com/AoDespair
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David%20Simon
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q720435
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
Only publicly available facts are listed; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. Base data was compiled from Wikidata from June 2026 onward; ages are recalculated daily and deaths are checked against Wikidata on an ongoing basis. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was David Simon born?
David Simon was born on August 16, 1960 and is 66 years old.
Where is David Simon from?
David Simon is from Washington, D.C., United States.
What does David Simon do?
David Simon works as reporter, screenwriter, novelist, actor, film producer.
Where did David Simon study?
David Simon attended University of Maryland.
What is David Simon known for?
David Simon's notable works include The Wire.
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