Sam Simon
American television producer (1955–2015)
1955 — 2015
Quick Facts
Profession
American television producer (1955–2015)
Born
June 6, 1955
Died
2015 (age ~60)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
screenwriter, actor, writer
United StatesBorn in Los AngelesDied in Pacific Palisades
1955
Born in Los Angeles (1955-06-06)
1989
AwardPrimetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Series
1990
AwardPrimetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series
1990
AwardPrimetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Animated Program
1991
AwardPrimetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Animated Program
1995
AwardAbout
Samuel Michael Simon was an American television writer, producer and animal rights activist who co-developed the animated sitcom The Simpsons.
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Who is Sam Simon?+
Samuel Michael Simon was an American television writer, producer and animal rights activist who co-developed the animated sitcom The Simpsons.
What does the name Sam mean?+
The name Sam means "unisex given name". It is of English origin.
When was Sam Simon born?+
Sam Simon was born on June 6, 1955.
When did Sam Simon die?+
Sam Simon died in 2015, at approximately 60 years of age.
Name Meaning
unisex given name
The name Sam is of English origin, meaning "unisex given name". It is traditionally a male name.
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Sam — June 6, 1955
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Gemini
Curious, adaptable, communicative
Air · Mercury · May 21 – Jun 20
Chinese Zodiac
Goat
Calm, gentle, sympathetic
Wood · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
7 Ik
Wind — breath, spirit, communication
Celtic Tree
Hawthorn
Curious, adaptable, natural performer
Ogham: Huath · May 13 – Jun 9
Birthstone: Pearl — Purity, innocence
Would you name your baby Sam?
Guestbook
Stopped here. Glad I did.
— a passerby
Legend.
— anon
We share a planet and a moment in time. That's enough.
— someone far away
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