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My Take
Simon Wells fascinates me partly for lineage and partly for craft. Being the great-grandson of H. G. Wells feels almost too neat for a man drawn to imaginative storytelling, but his real talent is emotional clarity through images. The parting of the sea in The Prince of Egypt still gives me chills, and his animation work on Balto and Fievel Goes West shows a director who understands warmth and movement. I think he belongs to a rare breed who can carry animation's tonal sensitivity into live action. He's an underrated artisan, and I'd love to see his vision get more room.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Simon Wells
- Name (Japanese)
- サイモン・ウェルズ
- Reading
- さいもん・うぇるず
- Born
- January 1, 1961 (age 65)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Ox
- Origin
- Cambridge, United Kingdom
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- film director / director
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- De Montfort University
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Simon Wells born?
Born January 1, 1961 (age 65).
Where is Simon Wells from?
Simon Wells is from Cambridge, United Kingdom.
What does Simon Wells do?
Simon Wells works as film director, director.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.