Biography

Simon Kennedy is the winner of Best Voice Actor - Outstanding Body of Work , and Best Promo at the 2024 SOVAS Voice Arts Awards, winner of Best Voice Actor 2024 Promax ANZ Awards, and Best Voice Actor - Outstanding Body of Work International 2023 SOVAS Voice Arts Awards. Simon is also a stand-up comedian and actor.

As a stand-up comedian, Simon first stepped on stage in 1999 and has appeared in countless shows at comedy festivals. He has performed internationally at comedy clubs, touring shows and corporate events.

Simon graduated from The Australian Film Television & Radio School in 1996 and had worked for almost all major Australian radio networks in some capacity. Simon has numerous nominations and wins for radio awards in Australia. For 5 years Simon hosted his own radio show on Sydney's Nova 96.9FM.

As a voice artist/actor Simon has lent his voice to characters for Disney, video games and animated series. Simon has also been a prolific TV promo voice for MTV Australia, Music Max, Comedy Central Australia/New Zealand, Spike, Movie Network Channels, ABC TV, and Foxtel Movies.

Simon's memoir, 9/11 And The Art Of Happiness (published in 2014), gained wide acclaim. Simon has been featured on many national television shows, radio and print media. Simon regularly appears as a keynote speaker on the topics of resilience, recovery, happiness, the art of forgiveness and letting go of bitterness and hatred.
- IMDb mini biography by: Mark David