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Simon Bird

Simon Bird - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

BornAugust 19, 1984
Age41
BirthplaceGuildford, Surrey, England
Zodiac SignLeo - (see also Simon Bird's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese ZodiacRat
GenerationMillennial Generation
Known ForStarring as Will McKenzie in 'The Inbetweeners'; Adam Goodman in 'Friday Night Dinner'

Intro

Simon Bird is an English actor, comedian, director, and producer, best known for his role as Will McKenzie in the sitcom 'The Inbetweeners.' He has also starred in 'Friday Night Dinner' and has been active in comedy and television since the mid-2000s.

Early Life & Background

Simon Bird was born and raised in Guildford, Surrey. He attended the University of Cambridge, where he studied English at Queens’ College and became president of the prestigious Footlights comedy group.

Career Highlights

  • Played Will McKenzie in 'The Inbetweeners' (2008–2010) and its film adaptations (2011, 2014)
  • Starred as Adam Goodman in 'Friday Night Dinner' (2011–2020)
  • Co-created and starred in the Channel 4 comedy panel show 'The King Is Dead' (2010)
  • Directed the feature film 'Days of the Bagnold Summer' (2019)

Trivia

  • Simon Bird was President of the Footlights at Cambridge University, following a tradition of famous British comedians.
  • He has a background in stand-up comedy and won the 2008 British Comedy Award for Best Male Newcomer.

FAQs

People also ask

How old is Simon Bird?

Simon Bird is 41 years old.

When was Simon Bird born?

Simon Bird was born the 19 August 1984.

Where is Simon Bird from?

Guildford, Surrey, England.

On His Birth-Day

About August 19th, 1984, in brief:

  • Historical events: On August 19, 1984, the Republican National Convention officially nominated Ronald Reagan for a second term as President of the United States. The convention was held in Dallas, Texas, and showcased Reagan's policies and achievements during his first term.
  • Day of the week: August 19th, 1984 was a Sunday
  • Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase:
  • #1 US song: Ghostbusters by Ray Parker Jr.
  • #1 UK song: Careless Whisper by George Michael
  • Popular movie: Ghostbusters directed by Ivan Reitman

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Sources

  1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Simon_Bird
  2. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2496088/