Simon Fitzgerald (Home and Away)

In-universe information
In-universe information
Occupation	Student (1991–1992)
Father	Bill Fitzgerald

Simon Fitzgerald
Simon Fitzgerald
Home and Away character
Portrayed by	Richard Norton
Duration	1991–1992
First appearance	25 September 1991
Last appearance	24 July 1992
Classification	Former; regular
Introduced by	Des Monaghan
Occupation	Student (1991–1992)
In-universe information
Occupation	Student (1991–1992)
Father	Bill Fitzgerald

Simon Fitzgerald is a fictional character from the Australian television soap opera Home and Away, played by Richard Norton. The character debuted on-screen during the episode broadcast on 25 September 1991. Norton was cast in the show after appearing in fellow soap opera Neighbours just a few months prior. Simon is characterised as a "joker" who enjoys playing pranks on his friends. Simon was introduced alongside his criminal father Bill Fitzgerald (Terry Bader), who soon abandoned him. Writers paired Simon with Sophie Simpson (Rebekah Elmaloglou) for his first relationship story, although she is pregnant with another man's child. Producers decided to write Norton out of the show after one year, which shocked Norton. This led him to accuse the show's production of promoting other cast members better in storylines. Simon departed during the episode broadcast on 24 July 1992.