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Ron Simons

1960 – 2024

American actor and producer

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About Ron Simons

Lived 1960 – 2024 (aged 63). Ron Simons was an American film actor, television actor, film producer and actor.

Ronald Keith Simons

Career Simons had degrees in theater and computer science from Columbia University, and did not go to drama school until he was 39. He also received a degree from Columbia Business School. He had wanted to go into acting since high school, but was unable to due to his living circumstances. "s the only member of my family to have graduated college with retired grandparents and a mom who had me at a slightly older age, I felt the need to become the family breadwinner." He finally quit corporate business to enter film business at the age of 41. He further expanded into producing despite not being fully aware of what that position entailed. He would end up producing films such as Gun Hill Road and Blue Caprice, but continue to act in projects along the way.

In 2009 he founded SimonSays Entertainment; a production company that works to create film, television and stage productions that revolve around various minority focused subjects from race, LGBT, disabled, women and elder people. He was a 2018 recipient of Columbia College's John Jay Award.

Death Simons died on June 12, 2024, at the age of 63.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
Columbia University, University of Washington
Awards
Tony Awards

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Ron Simons?

American actor and producer

When was Ron Simons born?

Ron Simons was born on 30 November 1960 in Detroit.

When did Ron Simons die?

Ron Simons died on 12 June 2024.

What was Ron Simons's occupation?

Ron Simons was a film actor, television actor, film producer and actor.

What nationality was Ron Simons?

Ron Simons was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Ron Simons

· Wikidata: Q40580417

· DBpedia: Ron Simons

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