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Simon Wells, born on January 1, 1961 in Cambridge, United Kingdom, is a film director. Simon Wells is 65 years old as of 2026. Schooling on record includes De Montfort University.
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
- Occupation
- film director / director
2. Background
- University
- De Montfort University
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
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 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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