- Born
- Died
- Birth nameSamuel Michael Simon
- Nickname
- Simple
- Height5′ 9″ (1.75 m)
- Sam Simon was born on June 6, 1955 in Los Angeles, California, USA. He was a producer and writer, known for The Simpsons (1989), The Tracey Ullman Show (1987) and Shanghai Noon (2000). He was married to Jami Ferrell and Jennifer Tilly. He died on March 8, 2015 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
- SpousesJami Ferrell(September 24, 2003 - 2004) (divorced)Jennifer Tilly(1984 - 1991) (divorced)
- He was still credited as executive producer on The Simpsons (1989), despite not having worked on the show since 1993. He estimated his severance deal earned him around $10 million a year.
- In late 2012, Sam Simon was diagnosed with terminal stage 4 colon cancer, which then metastasized to his kidneys, liver, brain and stomach.
- Was a "Phone-a-friend" lifeline for both Drew Carey and Norm MacDonald when they appeared on Who Wants to Be a Millionaire (1999).
- Managed WBO world heavyweight boxing champion Lamon Brewster.
- Former brother-in-law of Meg Tilly, Steve Tilly and Rebecca Tilly.
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