Simon West

For the musician Simon West, see Ray Dee Ohh. For the Australian poet, see Simon West (poet).

Simon West
Born
Simon Alexander West

(1961-07-17) 17 July 1961 (age 63)[1]
Letchworth, Hertfordshire, England
Occupations
  • Film director
  • film producer
Years active1986–present
Notable work
SpouseAmadea West
ChildrenLillie West

Simon Alexander West (born 17 July 1961)[1][2] is an English film director and producer. He has primarily worked in the action genre, most notably as the director of the films Con Air, Lara Croft: Tomb Raider, The Mechanic, and The Expendables 2. Outside of action, he also directed the films The General's Daughter and When a Stranger Calls. Before his film career, West directed music videos such as "Never Gonna Give You Up" by Rick Astley.[3]

  1. ^ a b "Simon West". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 18 January 2023.
  2. ^ "Index entry". FreeBMD. ONS. Retrieved 22 September 2021.
  3. ^ "Director Simon West: From Rick Astley to Con Air to Skyfire (Interview)". AMFM Magazine.tv. 18 January 2021. Retrieved 21 March 2022.