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Simon Bird was born on August 19, 1984 in Guildford, United Kingdom and is credited as a screenwriter, film actor and stand-up comedian. That puts Simon Bird at 41 years old in 2026. Education on record includes Queens' College. Notable works include The Inbetweeners and Friday Night Dinner.
My Take
Simon Bird won me over the moment Will McKenzie's briefcase showed up in The Inbetweeners. There's something delicious about a genuinely sharp Cambridge graduate channeling all that intellect into excruciating, perfectly-timed teenage awkwardness. He's not just a performer either; the writing instincts behind Friday Night Dinner show a comic mind that understands how family irritation curdles into love. British comedy of this stripe lives on precision and discomfort, and Bird is a master of both. With a Star Wars film on his horizon, I'm curious and quietly hopeful that his dry, very English sensibility translates onto a much bigger stage.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Simon Bird
- Name (Japanese)
- サイモン・バード
- Reading
- さいもん・ばーど
- Born
- August 19, 1984 (age 41)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Rat
- Origin
- Guildford, United Kingdom
- Occupation
- actor / comedian / screenwriter / film actor / stand-up comedian
2. Background
- University
- Queens' College
3. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | The Inbetweeners | — | |
| Notable work | Friday Night Dinner | — |
4. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Simon%20Bird
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q591596
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. 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 Simon Bird born?
Born August 19, 1984 (age 41).
Where is Simon Bird from?
Simon Bird is from Guildford, United Kingdom.
What does Simon Bird do?
Simon Bird works as actor, comedian, screenwriter, film actor, stand-up comedian.
What is Simon Bird known for?
Notable works include The Inbetweeners, Friday Night Dinner.
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